"Here's what I think. It's very good. But one thing - not cooking with leeks at all I wondered...how much of the leek do you use? I used the whole bunch (4 stalks) and it was just about 2 cups with parts of the dark green. Many times on recipes from FN it seems to leave just a little something out and I must say I'm not a natural cook. I am the co"

"I love this recipe! It's so fun to make - and experiment. I used polish kielbasa instead of the chorizo and just a sprinkling of crushed red peppers instead of the chiles. Also as a money saving tip I use Goya Sazon con azafran which gives it the red coloring and a tasty flavor. Rachael, this is a hit in my family. Thanks!!"

"This recipe is easy and delicious. My daughter asked can we put shrimp in it next time. Umm, Yumm!"

"Hmm, what I meant to say was that I used Alton's recipe as a guideline for my leftover rice and whatever I could find in the fridge. I used his white sauce, 1/4 jar of roasted red peppers, 1/4 jar of marinated artichoke hearts and topped it with some bread crumbs, shredded mozzarella and 2 slices of deli swiss cheese. Was crazy good. I love how the artists at Food Network allow you to paint over their canvas, adding bits and pieces of your personality to a meal...and whatever you can find in the fridge.

"Figuratively, of course ;)

"Just having "leftover rice" I must say I used Alton's recipe as a guideline. My leftover rice, with his white sauce, 1/4 jar of roasted red peppers chopped up, 1/4 jar of marinated artichoke hearts chopped up (what was in the fridge, topped with bread crumbs, shredded mozzarella and 2 slices of deli swiss cheese. Wow, was crazy good. I love how the artists at Food Network allow you to paint over their canvas, adding bits and pieces of yourself to a meal.

"Just having "leftover rice" I must say I used Alton's recipe as a guideline. My leftover rice, with his white sauce, 1/4 jar of roasted red peppers chopped up, 1/4 jar of marinated artichoke hearts chopped up (what was in the fridge), topped with bread crumbs, shredded mozzarella and 2 slices of deli swiss cheese. Wow, was crazy good. I love how the artists at Food Network allow you to paint over their canvas, adding bits and pieces of yourself to a meal.