Shrimp Creole
["3 Tbsp. shortening", "1/4 c. chopped onion", "1/2 c. bell pepper", "3/4 c. chopped celery", "2 oz. mushrooms (reserve liquid)", "1 clove garlic, crushed", "1 beef bouillon cube", "1 can tomatoes, cut up", "1 sprig parsley", "1 small bay leaf", "salt", "black pepper", "red pepper", "few dashes thyme", "1 to 2 lb. raw shrimp"]
["Combine shortening, onion, pepper, celery and drained mushrooms in a skillet.", "Cook until limp.", "Add rest of ingredients (including mushroom liquid), except shrimp.", "Cover and simmer slowly for 30 minutes.", "Add raw shrimp.", "Return to boil and simmer.", "Serves 6 to 8."]
["shortening", "onion", "bell pepper", "celery", "mushrooms", "clove garlic", "tomatoes", "parsley", "bay leaf", "salt", "black pepper", "red pepper", "thyme", "shrimp"]