Mardi Gras Jambalaya

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 pound smoked turkey sausage or andouille sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 3/4 cups chicken broth
1 cup uncooked long- or whole-grain rice
1/2 cup dry white wine
2 green or red bell peppers, coarsely chopped
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
4 teaspoons Creole seasoning
1 teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
1.In a soup pot over medium heat, combine all ingredients; mix well. Cover and cook 15 minutes. Reduce heat to low and simmer 30 to 35 minutes, or until rice is cooked.

Haven't used the above recipe, and here's the one I love.

***In the above, I wouldn't add the shrimp until the last few minutes.

Jambalaya, I've prepared quite a few times

1/2 pound Smoked Sausage, cut into 1/4-inch slices
2 1/2 cups water
1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
1 bay leaf
3 tablespoons dried minced onion
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3 beef bouillon cubes, crumbled
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup long-grain rice
1/2 to 3/4 pound medium, fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined.
In a Dutch oven add water, tomatoes, tomato sauce. Add dry ingredients, smoked sausage and rice. Bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add shrimp and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until shrimp are pink. You do not want to overcook the shrimp.

Really late today--had to be in Gainesville at 8:00 a.m.

I can't wait to make these!

GERMAN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES (Creations by Kara)

1 1/2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 cup cocoa (I used a heaping cup)
3/4 tsp salt
3 eggs
3/4 cup oil
1/3 cup milk
1 tsp vanilla

Combine all ingredients in the order listed. Whisk till smooth and pour into a greased 9�13" pan. Bake at 350 for about 22-25 minutes. Cool. Cover with coconut pecan frosting.

German Chocolate Frosting:
1 cup evaporated milk
3 egg yolks
1 cup sugar or brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups coconut
1 cup chopped pecans

Combine milk, egg yolks, and sugar in a heavy saucepan. Whisk till thoroughly blended. Add butter. Cook and stir over medium heat till thick; about 12 minutes. Add vanilla, coconut, and nuts. Cool till thick enough to spread.

I think she means a heaping 1/3 c. of cocoa in the above recipe. That was a bit confusing after I read it again. Sure wish we could edit our posts!!

The Amazing Race inspired me...lol

Empanadas

Shell:

4 cups all purpose flour
2/3 cup veg shortening
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vinegar
1 cup water or as needed

Cut the shortening into the flour and salt with a fork or pastry blender. Add the vinegar and start with 1/2 cup of water, mixing with a spoon(I use a wooden spoon). Keep adding water until it has a dough consistency...not too wet, it should NOT be sticky. Roll out on a floured surface to a thin, pie crust consistency, about 1/8". Let it rest while you make the filling.

Filling

1 1b. ground beef or chicken or pork or?
1 tsp. ground chili powder
1/2 tsp seasoning salt
dash of cumin
1 med yellow onion diced
3 tsp minced garlic
4 oz can seeded/cooked diced green chiles
1 red bell pepper, seeded & diced

Brown hamburger in a skillet until almost done, then add the onion & bell pepper, simmer till onion is glassy, then add rest of the ingredients. Note: I drain the oil off the hamburger and replace it with 1/2 cup of water to keep the filling moist.

Cut the empanada shells into 4" rounds, I used a plastic can lid or use a small coffee can or other? Gather and left over dough, roll into a ball and roll out to cut another 4" shell out of. Spoon about 2TBL filling onto the middle and fold sides up pinching inward to each pinch to create a rolled edge effect "OR" use a fork to press the edges together. Preheat the oven to 375F. Cook on an ungreased baking sheet for 7 minutes, then turn, bake another 7 minutes.

You can eat an empanada like a little meat sandwhich or smother in sauce like an enchilada, top with sour cream, cheese, lettuce and tomato. You can also fill with a cheese filling or your choice. Makes 24. Can be refrigerated or frozen for later use.

In honor of Mardi Gras here is a free Mardi Gras cookbook.

Here is a link that might be useful: Cookbook

Is the book downloadable on the computer Raven?

Yes it is in kindle format so can be read by the kindle for pc as well
I think it is only one day free.

Jasdip.....see the link I provided....

Here is a link that might be useful: Kindle reader for your PC...FREE

Thanks Nicole!!

Now, if someone from Canada will tell me how and where to get books for free, that would be awesome!