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Daily Archives: June 13, 2017

Jambalaya Redux

Tonight I re-visited a dish I made back in January. I had a hankering for jambalaya and decided to tweak my previous recipe. The result was this revised recipe which turned out extremely tasty. The use of canned diced tomatoes and tomato paste added a sweetness to balance out the heat from the cayenne pepper while the trinity of onion, celery, and bell pepper provide a solid flavor canvas to support the smoky andouille and gentle prawns. The thyme, oregano and creole seasoning add enhanced flavors for a robust, yet well rounded dish. Of course, omit the cayenne pepper if you prefer your jambalaya not very spicy, but I love that little extra kick. Having satisfied my hankering for jambalaya while enhancing a previous recipe, I call…