Need a "family" recipe for Paella

[figbo]

At what university do you work,USF by the VA Hospital?
That's where I go when need to see a specialist.

[Fofo]

Originally Posted by jdc

You can put pretty much anything you like into a paella. In Spain it will vary depending on area, more inland use of chicken/rabbit nearer coast seafood. They are pretty simple to make IMO, don't need to bother with expensive lobster as essentially its an everyday dish. I would have chicken, prawns/langoustines and mussels and chorizo. Get the correct rice, a good dry wine, real chicken stock and saffron. Bit like cooking risotto not complicated at all. Great party dish I wish I was in your area

That is very true. It's origins are as a "wow, I've got lots of things that are going bad and I need to do something with them" kind of dish. It's something that's prepared on picnics, parties, etc. Originally it was something put together on the spot, made with whatever was available,but as with many things, it has been gentrified.

That said, yeah, I'd still like to see a family recipe!

[OrchidDR]

I may be getting a SECRET FAMILY recipe from a fellow professor who hails from Spain. I'll keep everyone posted - and don't worry, "if" and "when" I make it, I will post wonderful images AND share the recipe!

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