Soon it will be Mardi Gras!
Fat Tuesday is February 21st! My hubby and I LOVE Mardi Gras!
Our 1st time was in 1991...WOW 21 years ago!
We left Milwaukee in a snow storm...landed in Nashville for a layover! Plane had some issues....finally got a flight to Baton Rouge...then a limo ride to our hotel on Royal Street!
Once we stepped foot on Royal Street the party was ON!
Amazing Fun Time!
In fact we had such a fun time we traveled back 3 times!
Each time enjoying the party even more!
We haven't been back since Katrina hit.....something I think we just might put on our Bucket List!
Well enough of that.....what I am posting today is a
Fantastic Recipe for Jambalaya!
I wanted to post it in time for you to go shopping to get the ingredients ...just in case your would like to make Jambalaya.... your
Fat Tuesday meal!
Fat Tuesday meal!
Jambalaya
2 cups of enriched white rice
1 tablespoon of extra-virgin Olive Oil
1 Tablespoon butter
1 pound boneless - skinless white or dark chicken meat...cubed
1 pound sausage (Kielbasa, Andouille, Smoked Sausage..which ever one you like) remove casing and dice
1 medium chopped onion
2 stalks of celery chopped
1 green bell pepper chopped
1 bay leaf
2 to 3 Tablespoons of all purpose flour
1 14 oz can of diced tomatoes
1 14 oz container of chicken stock
1 teaspoon cumin
1 rounded teaspoon of chili powder
1 teaspoon poultry seasoning
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 pound of shrimp deveined and peeled
Salt & Pepper
Cook rice per directions on box.
Add oil and butter to a large deep skillet over medium heat.
Add cubed chicken..cook for 3 minutes.
Add sausage ...cook for 2 minutes more.
Add onion, celery, green pepper, & bay leaf .... saute vegetables for 5 minutes.
Sprinkle flour over the pan and cook for 2 minutes more.
Stir in tomatoes and chicken broth.
Season with cumin, chili powder, poultry seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce.
Bring to a boil.
Add shrimp.
Simmer 5 minutes
Finished!
If you like your Jambalaya Spicy ...add in 2 tablespoons of Cayenne Pepper Sauce when you add the spices!
Serve over rice!
Add a loaf of French Bread!
Add a loaf of French Bread!
Give it a try!
You won't be sorry!
I can't remember where I got this recipe..I have had it for years!
It is delicious!
One of our favorite meals!
Enjoy!
Make Jambalaya for Fat Tuesday!Great Easy Recipe!deda-studios.com/2012/02/jambal…
— DeDa Studios (@dedastudios) February 19, 2012
That sounds really good. I have always wanted to try making Jambalaya but haven't yet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe it is coming that soon! Time flies. I have never had Jambalaya before, this recipe looks great!
ReplyDeleteYAY! Love jambalaya and this recipe looks fab!
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Sarah @ www.crazyhousereviews.com
Sounds super! I will have to put it on the menu this week!
ReplyDeleteMelanie
http://melanieski.blogspot.com
Oh I love Jambalaya and New Orleans! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYou are making me SO hungry and it's early! That souds amazing and fun
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Mardi Gras or New Orleans at all actually, but I'd love to go one day just for the food alone!
ReplyDeleteI've never been to Mardi Gras: One day maybe, when the kids are older. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeletei also haven't been to New Orleans. I have to bookmark this post so i can make it for my hubby.
ReplyDeleteThis sounds delish!!!
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ReplyDeleteIn Trinidad (where I'm from) we call Mardi Gras Carnival! It's the same concept, same timing. Its been call this biggest spectacle in the world. The whole island shuts down literally for the 2 days before Ash Wednesday. Our "Jambalaya" is a dish called Pelau. Thanks for sharing this wonderful recipe and post!
ReplyDeleteLooks yummy!
ReplyDeleteI have always wanted to go to Mardi Gras! Maybe one day.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Jambalaya!
ReplyDeleteOne day... One day
ReplyDeleteI haven't had Jambalaya in such a long time. It sounds so yummy right now
ReplyDeleteYummy! Thanks for sharing! I haven't made Jambalaya in such a long time!
ReplyDeleteHave a great weekend! :)
This sounds very good. I love reading and getting ideas on new recipies. Thanks
ReplyDeleteOh yum! That sounds delicious :)
ReplyDeleteThis looks really yummy! I eat jambalaya in restaurants all the time but I've never made it at home... maybe I'll have to try!
ReplyDeleteOh yummy!
ReplyDeletesounds delicious thank you for sharing
ReplyDeleteThat sounds so fantastic! Would be a great dish to make. THank you!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting! this looks so good! I LOVE jambalaya so i will be trying this!
ReplyDeleteI am hooked on New Orlean's food. Thanks for sharing with Delicious Dish Tuesday. If you wouldn't mind, we would appreciate it if you provided a back link to the hop.
ReplyDeleteYUM! I'd make it spicy, without the shrimp (is that a sin, no shrimp in Jumbalaya?) LOL! I'm not a seafood fan, but the rest sounds SO good! Thanks for sharing for Delicious Dish Tuesday! We'd love a link back to the hop if you get a chance, and please come back and share another yummy recipe tonight!!
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