Happy Mother’s Day friends! I am lucky enough to be hosting a brunch for Maezinha and my Mother-in-law. Holidays are always special but today I feel truly blessed to have my children celebrating with all four grandparents. It is a special day in so many ways.
I am sharing a family favorite recipe -Chicken and Pepper Rice with Fried Egg. It can be whipped up in no time at all. Maezinha taught me the art of making something out of nothing and this is one of those dishes. Maezinha worked full time as a seamstress and many times, she would work overtime and wouldn’t get home until after 6 pm. She also had her own side business and most nights sewed until all hours of the night in order to deliver the perfect outfit to one of her favorite clients. She worked hard so that she could provide a better life for our family but she always made time to make dinner. Every night she created a great meal. Nothing fancy, but we always sat around the table for a simple dinner.
I am so grateful for a role model who set the example to work hard and be passionate about what you do. Above all, make time for your family. It is the best gift we can give our family. Watching my mom with her with her grandchildren is a beautiful thing. 
9 times out of 10 our dinners consisted of some time of rice and a fried egg, it’s a Portuguese thing. Every time I make this Chicken and Pepper Rice with fried it brings back memories of my childhood. That is what it is all about… memories that last a lifetime.
- 2 peppers
- 1 red onion
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
- 1 pound chicken tenders
- 2 cups corn, fresh or frozen
- 2 cups cooked rice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 eggs
- 2 green onions, sliced thin
- Cut the peppers into thin strips and slice the onions in thin slices
- Cut the chicken into small cubes
- Add the canola oil, chicken and garlic to a large skillet
- Sauté on high until the chicken is no longer pink and has a nice golden coating. Approximately 8 to 10 minutes
- Remove the chicken and keep warm
- Add the peppers, onions and corn and sauté for approximately 5 minutes or until crisp tender
- Add the chicken soy sauce and rice and Sauté for 5 to 8 minutes
- In a separate skillet melt butter and fry the 4 eggs
- Serve the chicken in pepper rice on plates and top with a fried egg
- Sprinkle with green onions
Camilla Mann of Culinary Adventures with Camillla will lead Sunday’s weekly chat. I don’t know how I will be able to choose which one of these fantastic recipes to cook first.
Celebratory Sips
- Ginger Shandy by Nosh My Way
- La Vie en Rose by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
- Momma’s Mimosa by Our Good Life
Starters and Salads
- Cheese Bread by Ninja Baker
- Classic Basil Pesto Crostini by Cooking Chat
- Fennel and Radish Citrus Salad by Tasting Page
- Healthy Ham Salad Minis by Momma’s Meals
- Pate with Spiced Pears by The Joyful Foodie
- Pesto Pasta Salad by Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Super Sunny Dutch Oven Sourdough by What Smells So Good?
Hearty Mains
- Blackberry Almond Mascarpone Stuffed French Toast by The Crumby Cupcake
- Broccoli Cheddar Frittata with Tomatoes by The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Chicken and Pepper Rice with Fried Egg by Family Foodie
- Chicken Tajine with Prunes and Almonds by The Petit Gourmet
- Coriander Salmon with Capered Green Beans by Cosmopolitan Cornbread
- Dutch Baby Pancake by Curious Cuisiniere
- Goat Cheese Scrambled Eggs and Ramps in Puff Pastry by The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
- Mimosa Waffles by Sew You Think You Can Cook
- Mushroom Manchego Cream Filled Crepes by Lifestyle Food Artistry
- Parmesan Crusted Chicken with Arugula Salad by Casa de Crews
- Smoked Salmon & Shaved Asparagus Gruyere Quiche with a Pine Nut Crust by Simply Healthy Family
Treats and Sweets
- 5 Favorite Pancake Toppings by Sunday Supper
- Angel Food Cakes in a Jar by Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Black Cow Cupcakes by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Blueberry Breakfast Cake by Noshing With The Nolands
- Bourbon Peach Frozen Yogurt by Food Lust People Love
- Cherry Cheesecake Pastry Braid by The Redhead Baker
- Crustless Creamy Blueberry Swirl Cheesecake by Magnolia Days
- Deluxe Salted Caramel Turtle Sundae by The Weekend Gourmet
- Gluten Free Strawberries and Cream Cake by Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts by Life Tastes Good
- Lemon Brownies by Pies and Plots
- Lower Fat Peach Cheesecake by Food Done Light
- Mini Chocolate Marshmallow Bombe Soufflé by Nik Snacks
- Mini Lemon Almond Cupcakes by Caroline’s Cooking
- Nutella Cheesecake Shooters by Fantastical Sharing of Recipes
- Pavlova by The Freshman Cook
- Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes by That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Raspberry Mascarpone Mini Tarts by Palatable Pastime
- Rose Apple Custard Tart by Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Soft-Baked Lemon Coconut Cookies by One Sweet Mess
- Steamed Strawberry Coconut Poke Cake by Wallflour Girl
- Sunshine Lemon Cake Pop Bouquet by A Day in the Life on the Farm
- Triple Chocolate Layer Cake by Take A Bite Out of Boca
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Renee Dobbs
May 10, 2015 at 7:32 amOne day when I grow up I’ll be able to make a perfect fried egg like that one.
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:37 pmYou can do it Renee!
Stacy
May 10, 2015 at 10:43 amOften the simplest dishes are the ones that earn a place in our hearts. What a beautiful meal, Isabel! How fortunate you are to have all the grandparents together and your children around you too! Happy Mother’s Day!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:37 pmThat is so true Stacy. I am so blessed that my children have all four of their grandparents today.
taranoland
May 10, 2015 at 11:23 amThe egg for me makes this dish even more fantastic, just love it!!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:36 pmMe too Tara.
The Wimpy Vegetarian
May 10, 2015 at 12:45 pmI love eggs on just about anything, and especially a dish like this. It’s the perfect comfort dinner for me. Happy Mother’s Day!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:36 pmThank you. I love eggs on just about anything too.
Kelly Page
May 10, 2015 at 12:45 pmSounds like you have some wonderful women in your life. Making something out of nothing is a great skill to learn and this dish looks perfect for Mother’s Day. Enjoy!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:36 pmI am truly blessed, Kelly. Thank you.
Valerie Cathell Clark
May 10, 2015 at 1:01 pmAnything with a fried egg is on my “love it” list! What a beautiful dish for Mother’s Day brunch!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:35 pmThank you Valerie. We really enjoyed it.
hezzid
May 10, 2015 at 4:05 pmThis sounds wonderful Isabel! Plus I love the fried egg on top!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:34 pmMe too Hezzi.
thatskinnychickcanbake
May 10, 2015 at 4:36 pmSuch a delicious, comforting meal! Perfect entree for when the whole family gathers to celebrate!!!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:34 pmThank you. Our family truly enjoys it.
theninjabaker
May 10, 2015 at 4:38 pmNo wonder you always looks stunning, Isabel; your mother was a seamstress! Looks like she taught you the art of style AND cooking. Eggs and rice are the best combo ever at mealtime =) Happy Mother’s Day! Glad you could celebrate with your children =)
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:33 pmThank you. You are so sweet. I am feeling very blessed today.
Cindy Kerschner
May 10, 2015 at 4:47 pmSo easy and delicious! A fried egg looks perfect resting on here!
FamilyFoodie
May 10, 2015 at 8:33 pmThank you Cindy – eggs are the bomb.
Wendy, A Day in the Life on the Farm
May 10, 2015 at 8:53 pmThanks for sharing your memories and your recipe. Not quite sure how it ended up in the dessert section LOL> Happy Mother’s Day
FamilyFoodie
May 11, 2015 at 11:10 amHi Wendy – Happy Mother’s Day.
evolvewithmary
May 11, 2015 at 12:11 amThis recipe looks delicious, quick and simple, plus everything is better with an egg on top. Yummy
FamilyFoodie
May 11, 2015 at 11:09 amI completely agree with you Mary.
terristeffes
May 11, 2015 at 12:24 pmI gotta make this!! So good, and really, pretty healthy! Thanks for sharing!
FamilyFoodie
May 11, 2015 at 1:16 pmLet me know how your family likes it Terri.
Sabrina @ Dinner, then Dessert
May 11, 2015 at 3:59 pmThis looks so delicious! I love fried eggs on rice!
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:42 pmThey are the best.
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
May 11, 2015 at 5:04 pmWhat a beautiful dish! Happy Mother’s Day to you!
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:42 pmThank you Sarah.
Shaina Wizov (@takeabiteblog)
May 11, 2015 at 5:42 pmI bet your brunch was fantastic. Having the whole family together like that is amazing!
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:42 pmIt was a really great Mother’s Day.
ourlifetastesgood
May 11, 2015 at 6:11 pmEggs make everything better! This looks quite tasty, Isabel, and I love how simple it is. I hope you had a lovely Mother’s Day <3
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:41 pmYes they do.
Joy | The Joyful Foodie
May 11, 2015 at 7:27 pmRunny yolks just make everything even more delicious, don’t they? I love that the rice could be a meal on it’s own, but then you go an add a whole other level of yum with that egg!
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:41 pmI couldn’t agree more, Joy.
Thalia @ butter and brioche
May 11, 2015 at 11:39 pmI love a good fried rice.. especially one that has a delicious fried egg on-top like this!
FamilyFoodie
May 12, 2015 at 2:41 pmThank you Thalia.
Sarah Reid, CNP (@jo_jo_ba)
May 13, 2015 at 6:42 amDelicious! I love simple but hearty meals like this
FamilyFoodie
May 18, 2015 at 8:15 amMe too Sarah. They are perfect for a busy family.
lk529
May 17, 2015 at 6:36 pmI can see your mom has been great inspiration to you. I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day,
FamilyFoodie
May 18, 2015 at 8:18 amThank you so much!