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Jambalaya

James and I met the nicest family while fishing at Taneycomo in Branson, Missouri. On the first day, Percy didn’t hesitate to share his fishing spot and tackle. Saved us a ton of time. We spend half the week just finding the fish. We fished everyday and got our limit almost daily.

Percy and his family were staying in the cabins next to us. One day we were drawn outside by the most wonderful smell. I am all about cooking, and when I found out he was from Baton Rouge, Louisiana I knew he was someone I could learn from.

Jambalaya was on the menu today. I found out that he has competed with his recipe and he knew all the “ins and outs” about it. I’m still listening, taking pictures and soaking it all in.

Percy starts by browning the meat until it is tender and cuts easy
Once you add the water, taste for seasonings. The color of the water will be the color of the rice- nice and brown.
Once the rice is added, the Jambalaya is stirred until it starts to thicken.
Reduce the fire to low and put a lid on the pot.
Percy is a true Cajun, understanding the importance of developing flavor by browning, scraping and deglazing.

I wasn’t there for the finished product, but we got a large plate later and it was so good- simple yet full of flavor. And i learned about the rice that browns and sticks on the bottom of the pan that a lot of people like. I loved it, it adds to the texture and flavor of the dish.

His recipe serves 12, so I halved it for you and surprisingly, it turned out great! Enjoy and thanks Percy for sharing.

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    Roasted Tomato Salsa

    Restaurant Style Salsa is a great recipe to keep in the refrigerator for snacking but if I have fresh tomatoes, this is the recipe I use. I love the taste of the roasted vegetables and how the flavors marry. It is a little more trouble, but well worth the effort. Enjoy!

    • An abundance of tomatoes calls for roasting salsa
    • Roast until desired doneness
    • An immersion blender is just the tool for small amounts
    • Hubby can’t wait to test for seasonings
    • Yes!

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      Scalloped Potatoes

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      There is no sauce to make in this recipe. The heavy cream and Parmesan cheese will make its own sauce while the potatoes cook. The result is creamy potato slices with a flavorful cream sauce. You must try this recipe. Enjoy!

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        Easy Pickled Cucumber Rounds

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        Southerners like sweet pickles with the summer bounty from the garden. I gave a jar to my neighbor telling him it would last about a week and a half in the refrigerator. He later told me I was wrong. They only lasted a day. Keep this recipe going all summer and you will use up that bounty of cucumbers plus make a few neighbors happy. Enjoy!

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