*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                          HAM & SHRIMP JAMBALAYA

Recipe By     : Pamela Creeden
Serving Size  : 8    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Main Course--Pork, Veal, Etc.    Cajun & Creole

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1                    onion -- coarsely diced
   1      large         green bell pepper -- chopped
   2      cloves        garlic -- minced
     1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper -- or to taste
     1/2  teaspoon      dried oregano -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      dried thyme -- crushed
     1/2  teaspoon      dried basil -- crushed
   1                    bay leaf
   1      tablespoon    butter or margarine AND cooking oil
   3      cups          cooked rice
   2      cups          large shrimp (about 1 pound) -- cleaned & cooked
   2      cups          cubed cooked ham (about 1-1 1/4 pound)
   1      can           peeled tomatoes (16 ounces) -- undrained & chopped
   1      teaspoon      natural hickory seasoning
   1      teaspoon      Cajun seasoning
   6      dashes        Tabasco sauce -- or to taste

In large skillet over medium heat, cook onion, bell pepper, garlic, cayenne
pepper and herbs in butter and oil until tender.  Stir in remaining
ingredients.  Cook for 10-15 minutes or until heated through, stirring
occasionally.  Serve immediately.