Yes, friends, dinner was amazing. I found this recipe for Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken and Rice) on Pinterest. Talk about comfort food, wow this is it! I remember my Mom making chicken and rice for Sunday dinner when I was little. It was always a favorite and one of my frequent requests. I figured this was a dish I would have to say farewell to. Mom always used the pre-seasoned yellow rice mix which I knew was off limits due to the artificial junk in the seasoning mix. Also, I really need to eat healthier brown rice varieties. So, when I saw this recipe I thought I would give it a try.
Imagine my shock when I tasted my dinner tonight and it was as good as Mom's (dare I say it was better...shhhhh!)
The only adjustments I made to the recipe were:
1. It needs salt and pepper (and according to Barry, some Texas Pete), add to taste
2. I used brown jasmine rice
3. I stewed my chicken ahead of time versus letting it cook in the rice (I used one boneless chicken breast and 2 thighs)
Next time I make this I will double the recipe. You see, it was all eaten and Kaylea wanted more, and more, and more.
Oh, and I was in the mood for some type of dessert so I made baked peaches.
I didn't have a recipe, so I just made up something. Basically, I peeled and split 2 peaches. Put them in an 8 x 8 pan. Put 1 teaspoon of Earth Balance Soy Free "butter", 1 teaspoon coconut sugar, and a dash of cinnamon on top of each peach half. Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.
They hit the spot.
All together I think dinner was a huge success!
