Jambalaya
A simple & satisfying supper--this is a Hansen family favorite. I think my mom got the recipe from a woman from Louisiana. I usually make it with chicken & sausage.- 2-4 boneless chicken breasts, cut in chunks
- 1 lb. shrimp (opt.)
- 1/2 c. sausage (opt.) (I use spicy andouille or Italian sausage, cut in chunks.)
- 2 small cans tomato paste
- 1 celery stalk
- 1 T. cayenne pepper (This is spicy. I use 1 tsp. and let people season their own.)
- 4 cans chicken broth (I use low-sodium.)
- 1-2 cups water
- green onions, chopped (opt.)
- 1/2 cup chopped green pepper, or use combination of red & green
- 1 1/2 cups uncooked white rice
- 1 tsp. parsley flakes
- 1 tsp. dried thyme
In large pot, brown chicken & sausage. Add remaining ingredients & mix. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat & simmer approx. 20 minutes or until rice is cooked. Stir often. Serve w/ corn bread. Makes enough for 8-10 people.
Homemade Corn Bread
I went to make corn bread today & realized I didn't have any Jiffy mix! So I grabbed the yellow corn meal carton and was thankful there was a recipe. It was nearly as easy as the mix, and just as tasty. No more Jiffy for me!
- 1 1/4 cup flour
- 3/4 cup corn meal
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 cup skim milk
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1 egg, beaten
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Spray 8- or 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. Combine dry ingredients. Site in milk, oil, and egg, mixing until just moistened. Pour into prepared pan. Bake 20-25 minutes, or until light golden brown and toothpick comes out clean.
