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John Piper

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains	Cajun	Kosher, Cajun, Main dish	6	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	tb	Shortening
1/4	lb	Kosher salami, cubed
1		Sprig thyme
1		Onion, sliced
		Salt & Pepper to taste
2	c	Tomatoes
1	c	Uncooked long grain rice
1	tb	Flour
1/4	c	Green pepper, minced
1		Bay leaf
1		Sprig parsley, minced
1		Clove garlic, minced
1	lb	Kosher smoked sausage.
1 1/4	c	Tomato juice

INSTRUCTIONS

Melt shortening in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Stir in flour, salami,
and green pepper.  Simmer 5 min, stirring constantly.
Add remaining ingredients except rice. Bring to boil. Add rice to liquid.
Cover and simmer for 40 min. until all liquid is absorbed.
From Gemini's MASSIVE MealMaster collection at www.synapse.com/~gemini

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