Fiery Foods Without The Burn

Your pallet may suffer boredom unless youDirections:  
consciously seek out ways to tantalize your tasteHeat oil in a large skillet.
buds. For many, zip and zest comes from foods withSauté onion, garlic, celery and red pepper until soft.
flavour and spice, particularly during the winter comfortAdd canned tomatoes with their liquid, rice, thyme, basil,
food season. As two-thirds of Canadians know,Cajun spices, pepper, chicken broth, Tabasco and bay
several of these foods can cause heartburn, whichleaves.
sometimes limits people from enjoying andBring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until rice is
experimenting with new tastes. By preparing intender.
advance and keeping heartburn medications such asAdd chicken & heat.
Pepcid handy, you can ensure culinary experiencesServes 4.
are enjoyed to the fullest.Shrimp Diablo  
One of the best ways to prevent heartburn and avoidIngredients:  
the pain that comes with it is to eat right. Here are2 jalapeno peppers, seeds removed
some delicious, flavourful comfort food recipes that2 red chili peppers, seeds removed
are sure to tantalize your taste buds:3 large tomatoes
Chicken Jambalaya  1 cup fresh cilantro
Ingredients:  5 cloves of garlic
2 cups chicken breast, cooked, skinned and diced4 tbsp. olive oil
2 tbsp. olive oil1 onion, chopped
1 onion, chopped3 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 cloves garlic, minced1/2 cup white winesalt and pepper to taste
1 stick of celery, chopped1 lemon thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, choppedDirections:  
1 can whole tomatoesIn a food processor combine jalapeno peppers, chili
1 cup long grain ricepeppers, tomatoes, cilantro and garlic.
1/2 tsp. dried thymeHeat olive oil in a skillet.
1/2 tsp. dried basilSauté onions until soft.
1 1/2 tsp. Cajun spicesAdd shrimp, sautéing until pink.
1/2 tsp. black pepperAdd spice mixture, white wine and salt and pepper.
2 cups chicken brothSimmer until hot and bubbly.
1 tsp. TabascoServe over rice and garnish with lemon slices.
2 bay leaves