This week’s recipe, Jambalaya with Shrimp and Ham, was chosen by Anonymous New York.

I made a number of substitutions, of course. I wouldn’t be me without them!

I was supposed to use 1 green and 1 red bell pepper – I used 2 yellow ones

I was supposed to use ham – I used smoked turkey sausage

I was supposed to use chicken broth – I used beef (homemade in the freezer)

I was supposed to use cayenne – I used powdered jalapeno

I was supposed to use long grain white rice – I am using short grain brown

I added some yellow squash, too.

But, nonetheless, it was a hit with hubby and me, too. Hubby was glad that there were plenty of leftovers for his lunches!

For some silly reason, I always pictured Jambalaya as this difficult dish that would require hours of slaving over a stove. Now, of course using brown rice I did have to cook it longer (about 45 minutes), but that was no biggie. I am thrilled at how easy, and how tasty this is! It will definitely be made again!

If you want the recipe, check it out here. Or better yet, buy the book!

Don’t forget to check out everyone else and see how theirs came out!