Jambalaya

Ingredients

• 2 tbs. butter
• 2 tbs. olive oil
• 1 cup finely chopped onions
• 2 green peppers, seeded and diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup uncooked rice
• 1 lb 3 oz can tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/2 tsp. thyme
• 1/4 tsp. basil
• 1/4 tsp. paprika
• 1 and 1/2 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1 and 1/2 cup chicken broth
• 1/4 tsp. powdered saffron
• 2 cups cooked ham, diced
• 6-12 fresh or canned oysters, optional
• 3 tbs. fresh parsley, minced