30 Minute Meals

One of the benefits of living in Malaysia is cheap, good food. We can feed a family of six for less than 20US at many many hawker stalls. BUT I actually like to cook. It took me a while to discover this hidden talent. Dale and I had been married for 10 years and moved to Australia. I was used to delivery in Katy that was cheap as chips and twice as fast. I moved to Auz and realized we would quickly go broke if I didn't cook most nights. I got fairly good, but still wasn't thrilled. We moved to KL and I discovered the secret. I LOVE to cook, I HATE to clean up! I happen to have a kitchen fairy (read Jenny) and suddenly I am Rachael Ray in the kitchen. I happen to love her 30 minute meal concept. My ONLY complaint is I can never finish in 30 minutes. I think if everything was already minced, chopped and peeled it would fit the time frame. BUT I also think that's cheating. All that aside, she is my very favorite and go to chef. So tonight when I was looking for dinner ideas I turned to her. Found a fab Sloppy Joe recipe, only much more detailed that included adding Guacamole to it. Being a mom of four I turned it to a true 30 minute meal (actually more like 15). Ground beef, Sloppy Joe sauce from a can, add Guac (from actual avocados) and POW, the most fabulous Sloppy Joe's we have ever had. Yes, you may use this idea. I don't want credit, but pass me a good vibe. :)