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I just read the review from "crankysad", and she said she cooks it all in one pot, I was wondering how she did, how long and what she did exactly, would love to make this but can`t afford to go wrong.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"02\/15\/2012 11:02","GUID":"A07A11DA4F2C4B84B86FBD6F9684D8F5","MemberId":815617,"Rating":0,"ScreenName":"wadeckiburn","SubmittedDate":"02\/15\/2012 11:02"},{"Comment":"
I got this gift recipe in a Jar for Christmas. We love it. We cook it as a one pot meal (takes 25 minutes and feeds the family) and we use italian sausage instead but it is great. Super quick and very tasty. When I run out of mix, I quickly make another batch. It's turning into a \"Go To\" staple for dinner. **If feeding kids, leave out cayenne and play with it. My kids can't handle spicy foods.**<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"01\/14\/2011 14:33","GUID":"EE4D6425E2BC46F7865D17B0EADE81A3","MemberId":5474311,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"crankysad","SubmittedDate":"01\/14\/2011 14:33"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43628,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":311717,"name":"Condiments","slug":"condiments","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311652,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for recipes for condiments? Find great additions to your meals with condiments like jellies, jams, seasonings, gravies, and more condiments.","parent":310796,"count":1117,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/"},{"term_id":311755,"name":"Seasonings","slug":"seasonings","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":311690,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Skip the jarred stuffed at the grocery store. You can make seasoning recipes at home! We have ideas for taco, fajita, Cajun, chili and Italian seasonings\u2014plus more tips and tricks.","parent":311717,"count":144,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/condiments\/seasonings\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"Jambalaya Mix"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n