A classic New Orleans recipe--- Jambalaya!

Such a wonderful comfort food and a definite crowd pleaser!

INGREDIENTS:
- 2 cups of long grain rice (Preferable Jasmine or Basmati rice)
- 3 1/2 cups of chicken stock
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup green pepper and red pepper mix (chopped)
- 1 tsp minced garlic
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 1/2 cups smoked turkey sausage
- 1 1/2 cup cubed chicken ( preferable chicken cutlets)
- 1 tsp chopped parsley for garnish
- 1 cup chopped scallions and plum tomatoes for garnish (optional)
- Salt & pepper as per taste

RECIPE:
Cook the chicken in the pot until brown. Sprinkle salt & pepper for taste. Once the chicken is brown, place is on a plate and cook the sausage for 5-10 min or until brown. Place it onto the plate and using the same pot, cook all the vegetables together until soft. Mix the chicken and sausage and cook for additional 1 minute. Add the rice and chicken stock and cover the pot. Cook the Jambalaya for 15-20 minutes on low flame or until the rice is fully cooked. Garnish with parsley and before serving, garnish with scallions and plum tomatoes to add more flavor and color.