Crazy Cajun Garlic Jambalaya - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb breakfast sausage (country style)
1 1/2 cups diced smoked ham or 1 1/2 cups tasso
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning mixed spice (to taste and this contains salt, many recipes on food.com)
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped garlic clove
2 chopped celery ribs
2 cups long grain rice
3 cups chicken broth
1 1/2 cups picante sauce (Crazy Charley Brand recommended 12 ounces) or 1 1/2 cups any quality salsa (Crazy Charley Brand recommended 12 ounces)
1/2 cup chopped green onions with top
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Brown crumbled breakfast sausage in heavy 4-6 quart pan or skillet; drain fat.
Add peppers, onions, celery and Cajun powder. Simmer until just about tender, then add garlic and cook until tender.
Add rice and stir until rice is mixed in and coated with sausage and vegetables.
Add broth and Piquante, bring to boil. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes or until rice is tender. Let stand five minutes covered.
Add fresh chopped green onions and parsley; fluff with a fork just before serving.
Serve with French bread and a garden salad.