Yes it is upon us, the most unofficial of American holidays Super Bowl Sunday. The day is a celebration of indulgence, inebriation, gluttony, commercials and football. It is a day when, even if you have no rooting or betting interest, many
Is the NFL going to ask me for money?
people are compelled to watch the game (if for no other reason than to say you watched it). THG’s favorite NFL team is not playing today (and may not make it to the Super Bowl anytime soon, damn you Snyder!), but I do have a rooting interest in the New Orleans Saints and for that matter the state of Louisiana and the city of New Orleans. As sure as the sky is blue everyone has heard of all the stories associated with the Saints-Katrina-Saints-post Katrina-Rebuild-9th Ward-Drew Brees-Reggie Bush-Gregg Williams-Sean Payton, etc…… So I will not bore you with such tales here.
But onto the Super Bowl Sunday menu. The menu will hopefully consist of beer (preferably Abita), bourbon (preferably Makers Mark), bread (preferably garlic bread), something with rice (jambalaya) and beer. At the time of this writing (morning) THG has yet to hit the store with all the other crazies but I’m going to get what I can to cook for the game.
Jambalaya!
1. 12 medium shrimp, peeled, deveined and chopped
2. 4 ounces chicken, diced
3. 1 tablespoon Creole seasoning, recipe follows
4. 2 tablespoons olive oil
5. 1/4 cup chopped onion
6. 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
7. 1/4 cup chopped celery
8. 2 tablespoons chopped garlic
9. 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes
10. 3 bay leaves
11. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
12. 1 teaspoon hot sauce
13. 3/4 cup rice
14. 3 cups chicken stock
15. 5 ounces Andouille sausage, sliced
Salt and pepper
In a bowl combine shrimp, chicken and Creole seasoning, and work in seasoning well. In a large saucepan heat oil over high heat with onion, pepper and celery, 3 minutes. Add garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, Worcestershire and hot sauces. Stir in rice and slowly add broth. Reduce heat to medium and cook until rice absorbs liquid and becomes tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes. When rice is just tender add shrimp and chicken mixture and sausage. Cook until meat is done, about 10 minutes more. Season to taste with salt, pepper and Creole seasoning, preferably “Slap ya mama”. You cook that up and enjoy.
You done, Eat!
-THG
And if you need another reason to root against the Colts, check this article and this.
