Jambalya

Similar to SOPP but with rice.

Heat 1 tbsp. olive oil in large skillet. Add kielbasa. Cook until slightly browned, 2-3 min. Transfer to a plate. Add onion (sliced), 1 bell pepper (sliced) and cook 4 min. Add 2 cloves garlic and 1/4 tsp pepper. Continue cooking 4-5 min. Serve with rice.

Pork Chops w/ Peppers

4 center cut pork loin chops, 1" thick
salt and pepper
2 Tbsp EVOO
1 yellow bell pepper
1 orange or red bell pepper
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 Tbsp chopped parsley
1 garlic, minced
fennel seed

1. Heat large skillet over med-high heat. Season pork chops with salt and pepper. Add. 1 Tbsp EVOO to pan; add chops and cook 5 minutes on each side.

2. Transfer cooked pork chops to platter; keep warm. Add remaining evoo and the bell peppers to the pan. Saute peppers, garlic, fennel seed, stirring for 5 minutes. Add broth and scrape up the drippings. Sprinkle with parsley.

Parmesan Rosemary Mashed Potatoes

5 large russet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 4 lbs)
3 medium red potatoes, cubed (about 3/4 lb)
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 Tbsp mayo
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tsp. minced fresh rosemary
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 c. milk
3 Tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese

Pan Fried Chicken

8 small chicken thighs or breasts
4 cloves garlic, smashed
1 red onion, cut into wedges
8 sprigs fresh thyme
1 Tbsp olive oil
kosher salt & pepper to taste

1. Toss chicken, garlick, onion and thyme with the oil and salt & pepper. Heat skillet over medium heat until hot.

2. Remove chicken from bowl and place in skillet. Spoon onion-garlic mixture over and around the chicken. Cook, turning the onions occasionally, for 10 minutes.

3. Turn the chicken; stir the onions and garlic. Cook until the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 6 minutes.

Meatball Casserole

This was a hit with the kids tonight!

http://www.theseasonedmom.com/dump-and-bake-meatball-casserole/