1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled
2 c. raw rice
1 lb. Creole sausage
1/2 lb. cooked chicken, diced
1/2 stick butter
4 tbsp. flour
2 (16 oz.) can beef broth
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 med. onion, chopped
6 scallions, chopped
16 oz. can tomatoes, chopped
1 sm. green pepper, chopped
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. thyme
1/8 tsp. cumin
1/8 tsp. cloves
1/8 tsp. allspice
1/4 tsp. cayenne
Salt and pepper

Brown sausage in butter. Add flour. Add vegetables and cook until soft and translucent. Add chopped tomatoes and juice. Stir in spices. Add the beef broth and stir well. Add chicken, then stir in raw rice. Season with about 1 tablespoon salt, to start. The liquid in the pot should just cover the contents. Add more if needed. Bring to a boil, then lower heat. Cover and cook until the rice is done. Add raw shrimp to pot in last 5-10 minutes of cooking. Serves 8-10.