Quick & Easy Paella Name: Yobi Spear Base: Holloman AFB Recipe: 4 slices bacon, diced 1 onion, chopped 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tsp minced garlic 1/4 tsp turmeric, optional 1/8 tsp ground red pepper 1-1/2 c Basmati rice 1 14-1/2 oz. chicken broth + enough water to equal 3 cups 1/2 tsp salt 1/8 tsp dried thyme 12 oz frozen cooked shrimp, thawed 1 package (10 oz.) frozen peas 1 T chopped fresh parsley Cook bacon in heavy 3-qt saucepan until crisp. Remove bacon and place in small bowl lined with a paper towel; set aside. Discard all but 1 T drippings from pan. Add onion and bell pepper; cook over med heat, 5 min. Stir in garlic, turmeric, and red pepper; cook 10 seconds. Add rice and cook, stirring, 1 min. Stir in broth, water, salt and thyme. Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 20 min. Stir in shrimp and peas; cook 5 min more. Stir in bacon and sprinkle with parsley. (suggestions, you can also add bite size chunks of chicken) Makes 4 servings.