Welcome!

Welcome to my blog, The Rhinestone Kitchen, and thanks for joining me on this adventure. I have always loved to cook, and look for bargains on groceries, so now I will combine the two and share that journey with you. I almost never follow a recipe to the word – I like to change it up based on what I happen to have on hand.

Cooking to me is relaxing and enjoyable. Its a chance to create and then share that creation with my family and sometimes my friends.

Yesterday everyone was in the mood for chili, but I didn’t have all the normal ingredients, so it was time for some serious improvising. Low sodium taco seasoning filled in for some of the spices, as did seasoned chili beans. Being a New Orleans girl, I had to include some cajun seasoning, and plenty of garlic. It was a busy day, so instead of baking cornbread separately, I did a casserole style dish in the electric frying pan. It’s one of my favorite appliances to use so you will see me use it often!

I am most certainly open to suggestions and questions. If you have a recipe that you’d like me to consider, please send it to me!

~Jenny~