Comments on: real life test kitchen: martha’s quick jambalaya

By: Barbutt

Barbutt — Wed, 31 Jan 2007 16:37:09 +0000

Use Basmati Rice and the recipe works very well.

By: Leigh

Leigh — Sat, 27 Jan 2007 02:53:38 +0000

A little hint from a native New Orleanian: please do not add Old Bay to any Cajun recipe. Just substitute salt, cayanne pepper, paprika, and some garlic salt if you don’t have a suitable cajun seasoning mix. I know that for a large portion of the country that’s what’s used to flavor traditionally seafood-y recipes but it is really overpowering and doesn’t work too well with the traditional flavors of creole cooking (old bay includes cinnamon, mustard seed, and ginger–it’s fragrant not hot). I know MS isn’t trying to go the authentic route but still, Old Bay and Jambalya just don’t mix.

By: angelune

angelune — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:05:12 +0000

nothing about any of martha’s recipes I’ve tried to make has ever been ‘quick’ - i guess the trick IS finding ways to cheat!

By: Ellen

Ellen — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 18:42:06 +0000

So funny, I just saw this article the other day and thought “Buttermilk biscuits from scratch? Pass.” I think I’ll be picking up the Pillsbury ones too — I feel like such a cheater ;o) Although, I do have some leftover buttermilk in the fridge from a few recent recipes … guess I’m conflicted, lol.

By: all the best

all the best — Wed, 24 Jan 2007 15:35:53 +0000

Yum…and very clever tip, thanks for sharing.