*  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.