Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo with Polenta-Cornbread Muffins (for 2)

Jay’s Chicken and Shrimp Gumbo starts with a mirepoix of celery, onions, bell peppers, and garlic, then we add stewed tomatoes, okra, red beans, long grain and wild rice, shredded chicken, plump shrimp, and season up the pot with white and black pepper, parsley, thyme, paprika, a pinch of cayenne. The caldron simmers on low for over an hour until just right. Served with two of Jay’s Polenta-Cornbread Muffins – Yum! Meal serves 2 (24 oz.)