====== Jambalaya ======
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===== Ingredients: =====

==== Seasoning Mix: ====
  * 2 bay leaves
  * 1 1/2 tsp salt
  * 1 1/2 tsp red pepper
  * 1 1/2 tsp oregano
  * 1 1/4 tsp white pepper
  * 1 tsp black pepper
  * 3/4 tsp thyme

==== Jambalaya: ====
  * 2 1/2 Tb lard or fat
  * 2/3 cup (3 oz) chopped tasso or ham
  * 1/2 cup (3 oz) chopped andouille or kielbasa
  * 1 1/2 cup chopped onions
  * 1 cup chopped celery
  * 3/4 cup chopped green peppers
  * 1/2 cup (3 oz) chopped chicken
  * 1 1/2 tsp minced garlic
  * 4 medium tomatoes, chopped & peeled
  * 3/4 cup tomato sauce
  * 2 cups seafood or chicken stock
  * 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  * 2 cups uncooked rice
  * 1/2 lb shrimp
  * 10 oz oysters (canned is great), with juice

===== Directions: =====
  - Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  - Combine seasoning mix ingredients and set aside.
  - Melt fat in large pot.  Saute ham and sausage until crisp.
  - Add onions, celery, and peppers.  Saute until tender but firm.
  - Add chicken and cook until browned.
  - Reduce heat.  Add garlic and seasoning mix.  Cook 3 min, stirring constantly.
  - Add tomatoes, cook 5-8 min until chicken is tender.
  - Add tomato sauce, cook 7 min, stirring frequently.
  - Add stock and bring to boil.
  - Add green onions.  Cook 2 min.
  - Add rice, shrimp, and oysters.  Stir and remove from heat.
  - Transfer to 8x8 baking pan.  Cover securely with aluminum foil.  Bake at 350 °F until rice is tender but still a bit crunchy, 20-30 min.
  - Serve topped with [[Creole Sauce]].