Recipe: Jambalaya

Jambalaya

2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
3 Garlic Cloves
1 Cup Onion -- chopped
1 Celery Rib -- chopped
1 Bell Pepper -- chopped
1 Cup White Rice -- uncooked
2 Cans Stewed Tomatoes -- large cans
1 Teaspoon Tabasco Sauce
1 Cup Cooked Ham
1 Lb Italian Sausage
1 Tsp Dried Thyme
Salt
Freshly Ground Black Pepper
1 Lb Shrimp

In large pan heat oil and saute garlic, onion, celery and bell pepper just until softened. Add rice, tomatoes, hot sauce, ham, sausage (crumbled), thyme, salt and black pepper. Bring to boil. Cover. Reduce heat. Simmer 8 minutes. Add shrimp. Cover. Cook until shrimp have turned pink and rice is tender Approximately 6-8 minutes. NOTES : You can add any kind or combination of seafood, meats or sausages (smoked) to this recipe.