Easy Jambalaya

This is an off-the-cuff take on a Cajun favorite that I played with yesterday. The family loved the result! I used what I had on-hand, but I put some alternatives in parenthesis.

1 lb. diced boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 lb. shrimp (I used salad shrimp)
1 lb. diced Andouille sausage (smoked sausage would work also)
1 pkg. fresh mushrooms, diced
1 c. diced onion
2 Tbsp. minced garlic
2 tsp. Cayenne Pepper (or to-taste)
1 can Hunts garlic & herb pasta sauce (or 1 large can minced tomatoes)
2 tbsp. Olive oil
4 c. prepared rice (or pasta)

In large pot, saute meats, mushrooms, and spices in olive oil until cooked thoroughly. Add sauce (tomatoes) and reduce heat. Simmer 15 minutes, stirring often. Serve over rice (noodles).
NOTE: This would also be a great meal to make in a slow cooker.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves: 8

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Slow-Cooked Spiced Pork

I used this with pork chops, but it would work really well for a roast as well and it is a great way to have an awesome meal made while you are at work!

6 thick pork chops
1/2 c. white or apple cider vinegar (apple cider is my favorite)
1 Tbsp. minced garlic
1/2 c. minced onion (or 1 Tbsp. dehydrated)
1/2 c. mulling spices (mine came in a package, but you can make your own using this recipe: http://www.food.com/recipe/mulling-spices-for-wine-apple-cider-106470)
1 diced green apple

Put pork in your crock pot and add other ingredients (make sure that they are mixed together well). Turn on "high" and let cook for 8 hours.

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