jambalaya

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Someone could comment on how they like the jambalaya, or how great they think the Steelers 'chances are in the Superbowl, or how everyone was right about how easy it is to sell furniture on Craigslist, and it takes every ounce of will power I have to keep from responding "If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it."

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  1. noun A Creole dish consisting of rice that has been cooked with shrimp, oysters, ham, or chicken and seasoned with spices and herbs.

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  • Finishing his drink, he went to the Corsair Room for jambalaya, a savory blend of shrimp, ham, and sausage. —  Braun_lilian_Jackson_16_The_Cat_Who_Came_To_Breakfast
  • I think they'll have a big pot of jambalaya, some dirty rice, and coleslaw, and me and my buddies are bringing the alcohol. —  Charlaine Harris - Southern Vamp 07 - All Together Dead
  • Someone could comment on how they like the jambalaya, or how great they think the Steelers 'chances are in the Superbowl, or how everyone was right about how easy it is to sell furniture on Craigslist, and it takes every ounce of will power I have to keep from responding "If you like it, then you shoulda put a ring on it." —  The Tripwire
  • Of this selection, so far, I have tried the ready-made-meal of jambalaya with sausage, which was very flavorful and tasty, and only took a 60 quick seconds to prepare in the microwave! —  Passionate Eater
  • Just like with gumbo and jambalaya, its preparation cannot be rushed. —  hattiesburgamerican.com -
 

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  1. Louisiana French, from Provençal jambalaia.
 

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