So what's the answer for the busy home cook?

But often it seems too intimidating for the home cook.

But he did say that the amount of salt a home cook would add to water was too small to make a noticeable difference.

That might test the patience of the home cook, but two to three hours should see you right.

It all looks delicious (especially the paella) and, most importantly, feasible for the proficient home cook.