Instructions: I too lurk most of the time, but I have a recipe for paella that you might like, so I am now posting my first recipe. I got this off the Net somewhere, but its from Tomato Imperative by Sharon Nimtz and Ruth Cousineau. Unfortunately, I have not tried it.

In a large, heavy-bottomed skillet (or paella pan), render the bacon until it is brown and has released its fat. Discard all but 3 tbsp. of the fat.

Stir in the onion, green peper, garlic and jalapeno and cook for 7 to 8 minutes over medium heat until vegetables are wilted. Stir in the rice and cook for 1 minute longer. Add green tomatoes, broth, salt and pepper and bring to a boil. Cover, turn heat to very low and cook about 20 minutes, until the rice has absorbed all the liquid. Fluff with a fork and stir in cilantro and parsley. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

(Suggested addition: meld a pinch of saffron with a bit of warm broth and add it to the rice toward the end of the cooking time).

Serves 6 to 8.

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