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Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 08:59 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I never realized making paella was so simple. Begin by sautéing some onion, garlic, bell pepper and sausage until slightly softened. I add salt, pepper, thyme, paprika and of course saffron. Add some medium grained rice and stir through. Add a good portion of chicken broth and keep adding more broth as it cooks and is absorbed (over about 20 minutes). Near the end, add the shrimp. Cover and let the shrimp cook through for a few minutes. A real paella also has squid, mussels, chicken, and the sausage should be Spanish chorizo. I didn't have that, but this tasted good none the less.

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Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 11:27 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I am glad you discovered the ease of this dish:)
I eventually bought a paella pan to serve directly on the table..
I love having company serving this but I do add mussels and chicken:)The problem is finding people who eat everything in it:)

I love adding roasted red peppers although I don't think I should.But because we roast many each yr..this dish puts them to good use..Oh frozen peas for color too:)

Isn't it pretty too?
I love it.

Monique Quebec Zone 5
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Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 02:33 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

The Paella I had in Washington DC last week had both roasted red pepper and peas. I think you can put in anything you like!

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Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 06:43 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I am going to make one SOON:)

Monique Quebec Zone 5
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Posted on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 11:23 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Monique wrote on Sunday, September 04, 2005 - 06:27 am:

The problem is finding people who eat everything in it:

Cough cough...

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 02:31 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I love paella! I haven't made it for a couple of years.
Did you have sangria too, Greg? It looks wonderful.

What in it wouldn't you eat, EJ?

SusanQ - Zone 4b-5b Wisconsin
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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 10:35 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Susan I was referring that I eat everything!

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 11:09 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Greg this looks delicious. I'm going to have to try this this week. Gorgeous! Can you use brown rice? I try not to eat any white rice.

Monique, do you cook the mussles in their shells and put them right in the dish to cook?

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 11:14 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Yes Deanne..! They look beautiful strategically placed ..you tuck them here and there:) And the coral of the shrimp..with the black shells..Gogeous!

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 11:49 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Ej wrote on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 05:35 am:

Susan I was referring that I eat everything!



I should have known!

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 01:19 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

cough.... cough too....

That's looks so delicious!

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Posted on Monday, September 05, 2005 - 01:42 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hey Mystery buddy you need to log in as the real you:)

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Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 11:01 am EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

Hi Deanne,

I hear you about the brown rice. I've been using mostly whole grains these days and when I have rice, I use brown rice. The problem with paella is you need a rice that doesn't take too long to cook and releases the starch to make it sticky and creamy. I haven't found a brown rice yet that could do that. I think you might be able to precook some brown rice and add it, maybe 50/50, with a short grain starchy rice. At least that would be more nutritious.

I opt, instead, to just eat this sparingly and balance it with other foods.

Greg - ND, Zone "4"
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Posted on Tuesday, September 06, 2005 - 06:40 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

I was being vewy vewy *blond* ACKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK *all red faced and embarassed*

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Posted on Wednesday, September 07, 2005 - 02:30 pm EST :   Last Buddysize PhotosCopy highlighted text to new message Edit Post Delete Post Print Post

So, Ro, are you the "mystery buddy"?

I have never made paella but I am certain to try it after this thread.

My family enjoys a dish I make called Southwestern Risotto, something I will make tonight. I will post the recipe...when I have time.

Anybody preserve their garden produce? I have good recipes for garlic jelly, red pepper jelly, apple jelly, salsa and bread and butter pickles, if anyone is interested.

Good for you, EJ. I have the pickiest family of eaters ever!!!!

Jak3 - Ontario, Zone "4/5"

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