À la Chef

Tonight's one-pot meal is brought to you with a few ingredients that could all be cooked together and extras used in several ways. Mexican goodness in a pot :) and it feeds a crowd. Enjoy on a plate with all the fixings and scooped up with tortilla chips - no utensils needed! Enjoy in a tortilla as tacos, with all the fixings of course. ... Or make it a savory breakfast topped with an egg. 1. Brown 1lb or so of ground beef, turkey, chicken, or soy crumbles with a diced onion and minced garlic. Season with salt/pepper until cooked through and onion is soft. 2. Add oregano, paprika, cumin, chili powder, coriander, or whatever you have and mix well. 3. Add 1 c. fresh salsa, 2 c. enchilada sauce (I used green because that is what I had), 1 1/2 - 2 cups of water, 1 1/2 c. rice, 1 can black beans, and 1 can corn. Stir to combine. 4. Simmer for 30-40ish min or until rice is cooked through. 5. Top with cheese, olives, and cilantro (I did half because my husband doesn't like it but I like him ) 6. Serve with sour cream, chips, avocado, jalapenos, etc. You get the idea. I am going to freeze half for later but will enjoy the rest this weekend. Happy cooking!

Tonight's 10 Bean Soup with the addition of chicken sausage and kale is brought to you by the Women's Bean Project. I love having a few of thier delicious products in my pantry and it is easily doubled to fill all the soup bowls at the table or passed to a neighbor. They employ women teaching them to stand tall despite life's challenges, finding their purpose breaking the cycle of poverty. Order some to make and some to give away - they make great gifts! www.womensbeanproject.com

30 minute meal - Stone ground parmesan grits, polish beef sausage, mixed vegetables, peppers, and garlic. Feedback from family "Holy goodness" My job here is done.