Mixing Up Mondays

So, I've decided to write about recipes I have or am planning on trying on Mondays.  This week is Slow Cooker Jambalaya with Corn Muffins.  The food smelled so good as it was being prepared yesterday!  John helped me chop and cook up some sausage for it.  Then, last night, I was reminded I had dinner plans for Monday evening, so this meal will be enjoyed Tuesday instead.  Right now it's sitting in the crockpot in the fridge waiting for me.  It took about 20 minutes by the time everything was chopped, although I'm sure you could buy pre-sliced/chopped food from your grocery store to make it go a little faster. 

The Corn Muffins took about 5 minutes to prepare and they were yummy!  We split one yesterday just to taste test. 

*Pictures to come*

Jambalaya

What you need:

1 large onion, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
4 celery ribs, chopped (I use outer stalks of celery hearts)
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
1 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes, undrained
2 cups smoked sausage, chopped (fully cooked)
1 tablespoon parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined (uncooked)
4 cups cooked rice

Directions:Put everything in the slow cooker, except the shrimp and rice.
Turn on low for 7-8 hours
Add shrimp in for 30 minutes or until pink
Serve over rice
Makes 8 servings

Corn Muffins
What you need:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 cup frozen corn kernels, thawed

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400 degree Fahrenheit 

In a large bowl, cream together butter, sugar, honey, eggs and salt. Mix in flour, cornmeal and baking powder; blend thoroughly. Stir in milk and corn. Pour or spoon batter into prepared muffin cups.

Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into center of a muffin comes out clean.

Makes 12 muffins.

This dinner is also a good way to get your veggies in!

I will let you know how it turns out, after I actually get to eat it!