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Whether you're a Workerette juggling a job outside the home, an at-home mom, a work-at-home mom or all of the above *yikes!*, you've probably wondered if a slow cooker would be useful for you.  I'm personally learning that the answer is a resounding YES!  Even if you aren't a mom (or perhaps, are a gramma or great-gramma), planning ahead can only be a good thing.  It makes the budget a little less likely to break, the days a little more efficient, and with recipes like the ones these ladies are sharing, it can make dinner healthier and/or tastier! 

This week I've chosen a recipe that can be a side or a meal in and of itself.  This one makes 9 servings, so smaller families will have plenty of leftovers.  (You can probably hear my hubby cheering on that one, can't you?)  I think this would make a good brunch addition - picture it with scrambled eggs and tortillas.  Mmm.  Great, now I'm hungry!

What You Need:

• 1 lb fully cooked kielbasa or Polish sausage (cut into 1/4 inch slices)
• 2 - 14.5 oz cans of diced tomatoes (undrained)
• 2 C water
• 1 1/2 C uncooked converted rice
• 1 C salsa (pick your heat level!)
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 C chopped green pepper
• 1/2 C chopped sweet red pepper
• 1 - 4 oz can chopped green chilies
• 1 envelope of taco seasoning

What To Do (This is SO easy!):

• Combine all of the ingredients in your slow cooker and stir together.
• Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or until rice is tender.

Don't forget to stop by Diary of a SAHM and see what Sandra and the other Slow Cooking Thursday participants are cooking up!