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Cajun Garden Boudin
Makes 2 large Sausages, enough for 8-10 appetizers or 4 entrees

2 ribs celery cut into 1 inch pieces
1/2 small red bell pepper seeds and stem removed, cut into small chunks
8 ounces mushrooms stems trimmed cut into small chunks
2 tbls extra virgin olive oil
1/2 c thinly sliced green onions
1 tsp pressed garlic
2 large bay leaves mid rib removed and ground in a spice mill.
1 teaspoon chopped sage
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt
1 cup cooked rice
1 egg beaten well
1-3 tbls soft bread crumbs
Additional olive oil as needed.

Pulse the celery sweet pepper mushrooms in a food processor until
finely chopped but not pureed. Wilt them in the olive oil over high
heat stirring continuously. Stir in the sliced green onions and
garlic Add the herbs and spices, heating thoroughly.

Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl and add rice and beaten egg,
mixing well. Sprinkle in enough breadcrumbs to absorb most of the
liquid.

Lay a 12-16 inch sheet of plastic wrap on a clean work surface.
Spoon half of the vegetable mixture evenly along 8 inches of the
long edge. Form into a log by carefully rolling it away from you
wrapping the plastic tightly as you go. Twist the ends closed and
knot one end. Push the filling towards the knotted end to fill the
wrap evenly. Then knot the second end closed. Repet with the remaining
mixture.  Chill for 1-6 hours.

Before cooking prick the plastic wrap with a thin sharp knife every
2 inches. In a large nonreactive skillet, heat one inch of water
to just below simmering. Add the sausages and cover, cooking for 8
minutes or until firm in the center. Turn once with a slotted
spatula. Remove and cool on a cutting board for at least 10 minutes,
then remove the plastic wrap. In a small amount of olive oil over
medium hear, brown the sausages quickly on all sides. Remove to a
cutting board and let cool 2-3 minutes, then slice each in to 10-12
pieces.

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