Friday, September 24, 2010

Chili's Profits to Benefit St. Judes September 27




On Monday, September 27, 2010, Chili's invites you to dine with them and all proceeds will go to benefit St. Jude!

To find out more about this event, visit St. Jude HERE
To sign up for Chili's Newsletter visit HERE

* I received information about this event through Chili's newsletter.

Monday, September 13, 2010

Pork Recipe with Mango Pico de Gallo


INGREDIENTS

* 6 pieces center cut pork chop (boneless)
* 1 1/2 cups brown rice
* Maria's Original Mango Pico de Gallo
* 3 ears of corn
* fresh parsley or cilantro to garnish

Start by cutting up your pork in cubes. Fry in skillet with your choice of oil. Make sure you cook thoroughly without overcooking though as your pork will also be simmering.

Boil water to cook your ears of corn. Start cooking your rice or use your rice cooker.

Once your pork is cooked, remove pork from skillet and place in a pot. Add Maria's Original Mango Pico de Gallo and simmer in pot stirring occasionally.

Serve on top of or with your brown rice. Cut corn in half or you may cut down the sides and serve accordingly.

Garnish with fresh parsley or cilantro.

All done! We suggest cerveza to go with this dish!


SALUD!

Trader Joe's

Well I've been trying to shop smarter and healthier. With the kids back in school, I can shop without hassle as well!

So, needless to say, my trip at the local Trader Joe's was not only exciting but inspiring as well. I bought some new products I've never tried and had ideas and ingredients flowing through my head.

I happily tossed these Trader Joe's items in my basket: Cilantro Salad Dressing, Island Soyaki, Lite Kettle Corn snack bags and Smoked Apple Chardonnay Chicken Sausage. I also picked up a box of Cuties! (Yes my dear friends, I also selected 4 bottles of "2 buck Chuck" which rode up front in the basket!)

I was thrilled with my selection and the prices were great. Although I did leave my reusable bag at home! GASP! I know, which is a bummer since when you use your reusable bag, (doesn't have to be Trader Joe's), you get a raffle ticket and every Tuesday a ticket is pulled. If you happen to be the lucky winner, you get to fill your reusable bag with groceries....for FREE!

Look for my upcoming recipes featuring items from my Trader Joe's shopping trip!

Visit Trader Joe's HERE


SALUD!