Trying out a new recipe

eaglesfan700

Any other nerdlers out there that get a huge rush from trying out a new recipe?  Last night I made paella for the first time and I was all excited while making it. 

It's not even that hard but it was new to me so it was exciting.  Bonus that it ended up being really good - now I am thinking of ways I can improve on it

If you had told me 5 years ago I would be saying this I would have taken a shot and laughed my assss off

EnglishMajor03

I like trying new things too!  In fact, it is rare to see the same meal twice in 6 months...

eaglesfan700

I remember the first recipe I was making that called for saffron - I almost had a coronary in the grocery store.  I was like "this has to be a mistake!"

Anyway, the recipe was a risotto so to compensate for the saffron, I used a saffron flavored rice.  I used the same rice for the paella.  The recipe called for chorizo sausage, shrimp and littleneck clams, but I just used the shrimp and chorizo.  I am sure you could substitute chicken for the shrimp. 

rab41380

yep, just made zucchini enchiladas and they were amazing