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Pour a glass of nice red wine and have a drink.
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Put some Italian opera on the stereo and turn volume up.
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Start a big pot of rice, I prefer white rice to serve this gumbo over.
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Rice is on the top shelf to the right.
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Cut meat into nice bite-sized slices, keeping fingers clear of blade.
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Heat oil over medium heat in a big pot and slowly saute meat with garlic and onions.
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Try not to eat too much of the meat while you cook or allow family members to.
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Precooked meats like the pork will speed process.
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Uncooked meats like chicken or shrimp can be quickly boiled in chicken broth and tossed in later.
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Never under cook chicken.
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Saute until lightly browned.
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Add broth to the pot and bring to a boil.
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Lower heat to medium and then add all the other ingredients one at a time starting with firmer vegetables first (they need more cooking) and soft last.
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Toss in spices last.
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Cook over medium heat until all ingredients are blended and cooked to your liking.
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Not over cooked or too soft is how I like it.
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Maybe fifteen minutes tops.
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The longer you cook the more the flavors will blend, but I prefer separate identifiable flavors so I cook less.
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Now taste your results being careful not to burn your tongue no matter how hungry you are.
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You're going to need that tongue later.
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Add ingredients according to your liking.
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I like to toss in some of the wine I'm drinking and I always add more garlic and salt and pepper to taste.
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Don't make it too spicy or your wife will not enjoy it.
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Serve over rice in big bowls.
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Put salt and pepper and Tabasco on the table for others to adjust flavors to their liking.
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You can now add more Tabasco to your own bowl and give your wife a wink.
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Turn off the TV and try talking to each other for a change.
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Finish the bottle of wine and go for a walk around the neighborhood after dinner to aid digestion.
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Enjoy!
