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bomba rice, chicken broth, chicken thighs, chorizo, fire-roasted tomatoes, Garlic, Green beans, herbs, Mushrooms, olive oil, Peas, piquillo peppers, saffron, smoked paprika, tomato paste, white wine
Paella (“Pa•ā’•ya”). Let’s all say it. Now, let’s picture a lovely, warmish afternoon, the sun is shining through the olive trees, as you sip a robust Tempranillo and watch the coals turn white…it’s almost time to put the paella pan on the fire…it’s going to be a lovely afternoon, indeed. Continue reading
These green beans are quick and delicious. You may think of green beans almondine, but this isn’t quite them. Way more garlic. They’re superb with fish and chicken, but personally, The Goddess could simply eat bowls and bowls of these, with nothing else. So good.
We ate a lot of Three Bean Salad when I was a kid. During the summer, my mother made it frequently. I think it was because we all liked it, it made a huge batch and it kept well. All that, and we had almost everything growing in the garden. I started with her recipe, then took a flying leap!
This is a nice mélange of vegetables. And it is the perfect choice to serve with
This is a dish my sister Joan used to make. She’s no longer with us, but her memory lives on with me in so many ways. This dish is one of the things she made for her large family and her busy life. It was fast, tasty and economical. What more could you ask for?