This is the latest installment of my Tales from the Trenches Series. An ongoing series where friends and readers share their stories and recipes about the great food they fit into family life. We all have tips and tricks to share with each other: when we cook, what we cook and how we cook the delicious food we love to eat. If you are interested in contributing a story and recipe please feel free to contact me. Today Ashley is sharing a simple recipe for authentic jambalaya that is easy to make while juggling life with twins!

With two 18-month old twin boys, we find ourselves entertaining at home a lot. This is my go to dish that works for anytime of the year. It is an inveritable crowd pleaser and can be prepped well in advance. The beauty of this dish is that it bakes for over an hour giving you ample time to be with your family and your company while entertaining.

Typically, I prep all ingredients during nap time and store them in Ziploc bags in the fridge. Once your oven in pre-heated, the only work left is to dump everything into one pot and bake away.