It’s been a while since I’ve tried one of Martha Stewart Living’s What to Have for Dinner recipes, but after seeing the menu in the new February issue, I had to give it a try. An ode Mardi Gras and New Orleans, it included a one-pot jambalaya, iceburg salad, buttermilk biscuits and bananas foster. Yum! Even though it said the whole thing could be made in “about an hour” I really didn’t have much time, so I skipped the dessert (I’ll try it another day!) and bought (gasp) Pilsbury buttermilk buscuit dough. The recipe is not online, so let me know if you have any questions. BTW, here’s a photo of a clever way to keep recipes handy while cooking (ya gotta love binder clips).

First you cook a 1lb of boneless chicken in a Dutch oven and set aside (cut up into small pieces once cool). Then cook veggies (3 celery stalks, onion, green bell pepper) for five minutes. Add andouille sausage, chopped. Cook for 3 more minutes. Add garlic, cook for one minute. Then add Old Bay or cajun seasoning, a can of diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup water, and two cups of chicken stock. Bring to boil, then add rice and chicken. Simmer for five minutes. Here’s where I disagree with Martha: The recipe says to remove from heat, cover and let stand for 30 to 35 minutes. I did this, but found my rice was still crunchy. In fact, I had to take the lid off, turn the heat back on (low for a simmer) for another 15 minutes or so. Eventually the liquid cooked off and the rice got tender. It was very tasty but even better the next day!

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