2 med. onions, sliced
1 med. green pepper, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tbsp. flour
1 (#2 1/2) can tomatoes (3 1/2 c.)
2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 bay leaves
1/3 tsp. celery seed
1/4 tsp. thyme
2 tsp. minced parsley
1 (#2) can okra (2 1/2 c.)
2 c. fresh cooked or canned shrimp

Fry onion, pepper and garlic in hot fat until soft but not brown. Add flour and blend; add tomatoes. Add seasonings and cook slowly for 30 minutes. Add water if necessary. Add drained okra, shrimp and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 15 minutes. Serve on fluffy cooked rice. Good served with tossed salad and French bread. Serves 6.