On the Menu Monday #2

Round two for On the Menu Monday!

This week, I'm showcasing one of our new favorite meals...

Mexican Sausage Skillet.

It's from a Pampered Chef recipe book, so I can't share THAT recipe with you, but I did find one that was pretty close.

Check it out HERE

But, here's pretty much the recipe...

1 cup uncooked long grain white rice
1 1/2 cups corn (fresh or frozen) - I like fresh though, YUM!
1 cup chopped onion
1 lb smoked sausage (I think i used andouille and it was still yummy!)
2 garlic cloves
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
1 can black beans
1 tbsp lime juice


**** I added some southwest seasoning, to give it a little kick 


Cook rice according to package directions

Cut sausage into 1/2 inch pieces

Lightly coat skillet with non stick cooking spray. Add Corn to skillet. Cook without stirring over medium hear 4 to 6 minutes or until carmalized on one side. Add onion, sausage and pressed garlic. (Here is where I also added the seasoning).


Stir and Cook 3 to 4 minutes or until onion is tender.

Add tomatoes and beans bring to boil for 5 minutes

Serve over 1/2 cup of rice

Makes about 5 servings.


Also, I have had many people ask about my menu... 





It's something I've been making over the years... I'm still tweeking as time goes on though.


I have two weeks worth of dinners planned (and on some of the lines, I just put PIZZA...or dinner out - so I do plan on those things.) And I write page numbers of the books I found them in, or put a  "P" if the recipe is on my pinterest board. Then I start writing all the ingredients I need and whatever odds and ends I need. When I go shopping, I have it tri-folded to where I see both of the shopping list sides, but I still have the menu list with me when I'm shopping so I can refer to it for whatever reason. Then, when I get home, I refold the paper, so the menu sticks out and I hang it on the fridge with the menu facing me. It works. I like it. haha.
If you want the menu, click HERE


Hope you like it, Happy Eating!