Holiday Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. uncooked regular white rice
1 clove garlic, minced
3 Tbsp. butter or margarine
1/2 c. celery, chopped
1/2 c. onion, chopped
2 c. water
3/4 c. Heinz chili sauce
1/2 c. green pepper, chopped
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. thyme
1/8 to 1/4 tsp. cayenne
1 c. cooked ham, cubed
1 c. cooked shrimp
2 medium tomatoes, cut into chunks

Preparation

In large skillet, saut rice and garlic in butter until rice is golden.
Stir in celery and onion.
Continue sauting until tender, stirring constantly.
Stir in water and next 5 ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Cover.
Simmer 20 minutes.
Add ham, shrimp and tomatoes.
Cover.
Simmer an additional 10 minutes or until rice is tender.
Stir well before serving.
Makes 6 servings (about 6 1/2 cups).