Agree,
Illinois ... We often put our own spins on recipes!
I'm probably the worst. Or is that the Master of Spins?
I always say, that recipes are only guides.
Granted, for a first time through, I usually follow fairly close,
to get a sense of how it's supposed to be.
Here's my "funny" recipe/cooking story. A friend was a good cook, often making some pretty impressive meals and special recipes. More time consuming than I thought many busy women, let alone Mom's of five would bother with. Where the humour came was, no way she would change anything. And I mean anything, whether ingredient or quantity. The best of it all was that if it said cook in a 10" round 2.5 litre casserole, no way would she substitute it for a different shape or size. Yes, there was some teasing ..... and gradually, I got her to have faith, and live on the wild size, switching up the baking dishes!!!
Tried
Ibex94's rice last night. Only because I had the ingredients, for the most part.
Illinois, I will make yours another time, but first I need the onion soup.
My changes ... sauteed with the onions, both mushrooms and celery.
Of course, used more butter. As the saying goes, everything is better with butter!!
No bay leaves ... used sage and thyme.
Only made 1/2 recipe ...... would have been more than enough for four people.
Will freeze the leftovers in single portions, for quick meal additions in the future.
Results ... delicious!!!
The cooked butter and veggies certainly made it more than "just" rice, for a nice flavouring and texture to the end result.