New Orleans Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a catch-all for meat and seafood, making it a favorite for my husband! It's sure to warm you up on a chilly day. —Sabrina Hickey, Columbus, Ohio

Directions Place the first five ingredients on a double thickness of cheesecloth; bring up corners of cloth and tie with kitchen string to form a bag. Set aside. In a stockpot, saute the chicken,...

Ingredients

• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seed
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole peppercorns
• 1/2 teaspoon dill seed
• 1/2 teaspoon whole allspice
• 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/2 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 large green pepper, chopped
• 1 celery rib, chopped
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 pound smoked kielbasa or Polish sausage, cut into 1-inch slices
• 1 cup diced fully cooked ham
• 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 1 to 2 cups water, divided
• 1/2 cup tomato puree
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 3/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon apple pie spice
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 pound uncooked small shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Hot cooked rice