Healthy Jambalaya

3 lbs. boneless, skinless chicken breast
1 c. chicken broth (sodium free)
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. chopped celery
1 green pepper seeded, chopped
1 c. white wine
1/2 tsp. basil
1/2 tsp. thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 c. fresh parsley, chopped
1 c. uncooked rice
1/2 c. cooked shrimp
2 tomatoes, diced

Combine broth, onion, celery, pepper, wine, and spices in a saucepan. Bring to boil, stirring often. Remove from heat.
Place rice, chicken, shrimp, and tomato in a large casserole dish. Pour herb mixture into casserole, making sure that all the rice is covered.
Cover and bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn off oven, but leave casserole dish in for an additional 15 minutes.

Egg Whites Whipping Stages

Frothy
Large, uneven air bubbles

Begins to Hold Shape
Air bubbles are fine and compact (color is now white)

Soft Peak
Tips of peaks fall over as wire mixing whip is removed.

Almost Stiff
Sharp peaks from where the wire mixing whip is removed, but whites are actually soft.

Stiff, But Not Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire mixing whip is removed. Whites are uniform in color and glisten.

Stiff and Dry
Sharp, stiff peaks form when wire mixing whip is removed. Whites are speckled and dull in appearance.

Tip:
Make sure eggs are room temperature. Also, ensure that the mixing bowl is clean and dry.