Recipe#10375

Title: Jambalaya Mix

Date: Sat, 22 May 1999 08:29:45 -0700 
 From: lkadlec lkadlec@charleston.net 
 Subject: A wonderful Gift Idea 
 Message-Id: <3746CD68.C9562EF5@charleston.net> 

Makes 1 1/2 Cups of Mix
 1 cup raw long-grain rice
 1 tablespoon instant minced onion
 1 tablespoon green bell pepper flakes
 1 tablespoon parsley flakes
 1 bay leaf
 2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
 1/2 teaspoon thyme
 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper 
 Place mix in a decorative Jar or pour in a zip bag.  Cut an 18x18
 square of satin and one of lace. Place lace on flat surface and
 top with the satin. Lay the bag of mix inside and gather up all
 side and tie with ribbon and and gift tag with the following recipe.
 Jambalaya
 1 1/2 cups Jambalaya Mix
 3 cups water
 8 oz can tomato sauce
 1/2 cup cooked ham or smoked sausage
 1/2 cup cooked shrimp 
 Combine first three ingredients and bring to a boil (in a 6 quart
 pot) . Reduce heat to simmer; add ham or sausage and cook 20 minutes.
 Add shrimp and cook 5 minutes more. Remove and discard bay leaf.
 Makes about 8 Cups