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Next Dinner?? - cjs - 01-18-2007 I'm going to sneak in before Roxanne's Birthday dinner request - how does this one sound to everyone? Jambalaya Stuffed Bell Peppers (Cuisine at home, February 2004, Issue 43, p. 42) Makes: 6 Peppers Total Time: 45 Minutes For the Tomato Concasse— Heat and Saute: 2 T. olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped 2 t. garlic, minced Stir in; Bring to Boil: 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes 1/2 t. kosher salt For the Cajun Spice Mix— Combine: 1 t. paprika 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 t. onion powder 1/2 t. cayenne 1/2 t. dried oregano 1/2 t. dried thyme For the Jambalaya Stuffed Bell Peppers— Prepare: 2 cups cooked white rice Cut Tops Off: 6 large bell peppers, seeded Saute in 1 T. Olive oil: 8 oz. turkey kielbasa, cubed 8 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed Add: 1 cup onion, chopped 1/2 cup bell pepper, chopped 1/2 cup celery, chopped 2 T. Cajun spice mix, see above 2 t. garlic, minced Stir in; Simmer 3 Min. then Cool: 1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes Mix; Sprinkle on Peppers: 1/2 cup bread crumbs 2 T. Parmesan cheese, grated 1 t. olive oil 1/2 cup scallions, finely chopped Related Recipes: Tomato Concasse & Cajun Spice Mix ----- Heat oil in medium saucepan for the Tomato Concasse. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 min. Combine ingredients for Cajun Spice Mix (or use a commercial mix). Prepare rice according to package directions. Preheat oven to 450°. Cut the tops off and seed bell peppers; par-cook (chop the tops and use them in the filling). Saute kielbasa and chicken in oil in a skillet for 2 minutes. Add vegetables, spice mix, and garlic; cook 3 minutes. Stir in cooked rice and tomatoes; simmer 3 minutes, or until tomato liquid is absorbed. Cool mixture slightly. Spoon about 1 cup filling into each par-cooked pepper shell. Place peppers in a baking dish coated with nonstick spray; pour 1 cup water into the dish. Mix bread crumbs, Parmesan, and 1 t. olive oil in a bowl, then sprinkle each pepper with crumb mixture. Bake for 15 minutes, or until heated through. Divide warm Tomato Concassé evenly among 6 shallow pasta bowls. Nestle a stuffed pepper into the concassé. Garnish with chopped scallions. Nutrition Information (Per pepper with 1/2 cup concasse): 445 calories 33% calories from fat 17g total fat 56g carb. 1527mg sodium 9g fiber ---- Tomato Concasse (Cuisine at home, February 2004, Issue 43, p. 43) Makes: About 2 1/2 Cups Total Time: 30 Minutes Rating: Easy Heat and Saute: 2 T. olive oil 1 cup onion, chopped Add: 2 t. garlic 1 can (28 oz.) diced tomatoes 1/2 t. kosher salt Heat oil in medium saucepan. Add onion; saute 3 minutes. Add garlic; saute 30 seconds. Stir in tomatoes and salt; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 20 minutes. ------- Cajun Spice Mix (Cuisine at home, February 2004, Issue 43, p. 43) Makes: About 1/8 Cup Total Time: 5 Minutes Rating: Easy Combine: 1 t. paprika 1 t. kosher salt 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. black pepper 1/2 t. onion powder 1/2 t. cayenne 1/2 t. dried oregano 1/2 t. dried thyme Combine all ingredients. --- To be reviewed, say...January 29th????? What say you? Re: Next Dinner?? - cjs - 01-18-2007 Oh piddle - just noticed the concasse and seasoning is included in the 'mother' recipe.....oh well. ![]() (can't you just taste this dish with 18 hour bread to sop up the goodies in the bowl?????) Re: Next Dinner?? - Mare749 - 01-18-2007 Yummy! I'm in. Copied! Maryann Re: Next Dinner?? - Lorraine - 01-18-2007 I'm in!!!! Re: Next Dinner?? - bjcotton - 01-18-2007 I'm in, everyone will eat those ![]() Re: Next Dinner?? - Roxanne 21 - 01-18-2007 Jean---you are a LIFESAVER!!! I think this would be great for my dinner party!!! I will be alone until the 2nd and then the family is here on the 4th---this is something that would be ideal for a one person meal---and I do have to eat something healthy---YEAH??? Let's go for it---just choose the review date and I'm in!!! ![]() Re: Next Dinner?? - Bizymomma - 01-18-2007 I'm in! Re: Next Dinner?? - cjs - 01-19-2007 Does Monday, the 29th suit eveyone??? Re: Next Dinner?? - Lorraine - 01-19-2007 OK by me! Re: Next Dinner?? - farnfam - 01-19-2007 I'm in! Can this be scaled way back for just us two? Gimme a couple hints okay ![]() Cis |