(NAPSA)—For a fast, easy and delicious one-pot meal, few dishes can beat a jambalaya. Created by the unique blend of cultures that make up New Orleans cuisine, jambalaya is both satisfying and simple to make using whatever you happen to have on hand(thus excellent for that “end- of-week-clean-out-the-fridge-meal”). Knownfor its bold flavor andversatility, there's no wrong way to makethis crowd-pleaser. “Jambalaya is a one-pot meal that combineselementsofour French, Span- ish, African and Acadian heritage? Whetheryou wantto please a crowd or create a great weeknight meal for yourfamily, jambalaya is a delicious “Every jambalaya starts with what is answer. often called the ‘trinity’ of seasoning vegetables—celery, onion and bell pep- well blended. Bring to boil. Reduce per—and,of course, rice and signature heat to low; cover and simmer 25 explains New Orleansculinary authority and cookbook author PoppyTooker. spices. Where you go from thereis really up to you. Add seafood, smoked sausage, chicken or whatever you have on minutes or until most of the water is absorbed andrice is tender. 2. Remove from heat. Let stand hand” 5 minutes. Fluff with fork before Trythis recipe for Classic Jambalaya: serving. Makes6 servings. Original Jambalaya Forricher flavor: Add 1 tablespoon Use Zatarain’s Jmbalaya Rice mix vegetable oil with the water. as the quick starter base then just add Suggested Substitutions: any comboof smoked sausage, chicken, 1 poundcubed,cooked orrotisserie ham,shrimp andvegetables. Feeding a crowdfortailgating or a football watch- chicken, cubed ham or peeled and deving party? Double the batch, as hungry eined shrimp,cutinto bite-size pieces (add shrimp duringthe last 10 minutes mouthsalways want more! of cooking time and cookjust until Prep Time: 5 minute shrimp turn pink.). Stir in sauted vegCookTime: 25 minutes etableslike bell pepper, tomatoes, and 2% cups water sliced green onions just before serving. 1 package(8 ounces) Zatarain's* OriginalJambalaya Mix 1 pound smokedsausage, thinly sliced* 1.Mix water, Rice Mix and meat Learn More Jambalaya is knownforitsversatility. You can findother flavorful jambalaya recipes like Slow-Cooker Chicken and ShrimpJambalayaalong with facts and ofyourchoice in large saucepanuntil tips at www.zatarains.com.
