1 pkg. sweet turkey sausage
4 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 lg. bay leaf
3/4 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. ground white pepper
1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/2 tsp. thyme
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 lg. onion, chopped
1 chopped green pepper
1 (28 oz.) can whole tomatoes, with puree
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (13 oz.) can chicken broth
1 1/2 c. rice

Cut sausage into 3 to 4 pieces. In a large deep skillet, over medium high heat, heat oil. Add sausages and brown on all sides, stir in seasonings, celery, onion and green pepper and saute for 2 to 3 minutes until vegetables are slightly softened. Stir in tomatoes, garlic, broth and rice. Bring broth to a boil then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes until rice is tender but still firm. Discard bay leaf; stir and serve. Serves 4 to 6. HOT HOT HOT! We serve with corn bread.