Cookin’ Outdoors

With a little thought and preparation it’s easy to make hearty outdoor dishes full of colour and flavour to satisfy the pickiest of eaters!
The following are some of my favourites

Bon appetite!

Chunky Turkey Ramen Noodle Soup	Chunky Turkey Ramen Noodle Soup (view video) Easy Shrimp Jambalaya (view video) 1 can of shrimp 1 pkg of BEN’s Bistro Express Jambalaya Style rice Place contents into a frying pan. Heat and serve.
Easy Shrimp Jambalaya	Easy Shrimp Jambalaya (view video) 2 Tbsp vegetable oil 1/4 green bell pepper, diced 1/4 yellow onion, diced 30 raw shrimp 1 cup of stewed tomatoes, diced (with liquid) 1 cup instant rice Emeril’s Creole Seasoning (to taste) Louisiana Hot Sauce (to taste)
Creative Turkey Leftovers	Creative Turkey Leftovers (view video) Creative Turkey Leftovers (view video) 1 pkg Knorr Sidekicks Harvest Chicken Rice and Vermicelli Mix 1-3/4 cups of water 1 cup of cooked leftover turkey Bring rice mix and water to a boil, add chopped turkey, cook until rice absorbs the water.
Salmon with Rice and Green Beans	Salmon with Rice and Green Beans (view video) 1 Salmon fillet 1 2/3 c. green beans 160 ml 1 c. water 250 ml 2/3 c. instant rice 160 ml Add a dash of hot sauce, soya sauce, or lemon juice to taste.
Louisiana Grits with Ham and Cheese	Louisiana Grits with Ham and Cheese (view video) 1/2 cup Water 1/2 cup Milk 1/4 cup Quick Grits 1 tsp Butter Cubed Cooked Ham Shredded Cheese Creole Seasoning
Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo	Cajun Chicken and Sausage Gumbo Cajun seasonings + chicken broth + water cooked chicken + sliced sausage sliced okra + sliced celery diced onion + diced green bell pepper Serve in bowls with a scoop of white rice
Creole Red Beans and Rice	Creole Red Beans and Rice Creole seasonings + sliced smoked sausage red kidney beans + diced red bell pepper diced tomato + diced onion + diced celery minced garlic Serve over a scoop of white rice.
Black Beans and Rice Chili	Black Beans and Rice Chili Ground beef + mild chunky salsa black beans + chili seasonings packet water + rice Serve topped with shredded Monterey Jack cheese