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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
An unknown, but clearly intelligent and resourceful person, once said, “necessity is the mother of invention”. I think this is particularly true when it comes to the culinary world. Many of what are now famous dishes, Spanish tortilla, Italian frittata, stir-fry’s, anything that’s a one-dish dinner, spring from necessity. And, this is just such a recipe. 
It’s that time of year…the beginning of soup season. Or autumn to normal people. And as it happens, it’s also apple season. See the connection I made there? Nothing gets by The Goddess. This seemed like a marriage made in heaven. And it is! 
Back in the day when “cracker” was something you ate with soup or put cheese or peanut butter on, my mother used to make this salad. I had completely forgotten about it. Of course, there was no recipe that she left behind. I was dicing a tomato and some scallions, and the memory of it came flooding back. Thank goodness for food memories. 
Everyone needs a good tomato-based pizza sauce. And this one is really, really good…stupendously delicious, in fact. I think it’s the anchovy, but who knows for sure? 
Fish curries don’t seem to be as popular as chicken, lamb or vegetable curries. It’s too bad, because fish curries are really good. This curry uses both fish and shrimp, which work very well together…friendly creatures of the sea, swimming together in a nice tomato-based curry sauce. 
The Spicy Honey loves, loves, loves Bolognese sauce. And admittedly, I’ve never been particularly happy with my previous attempts. They were just ho-hum. This one…I’m very happy with, and I think you might be, too! 
I’ve been reading this really interesting cookbook, ****************. Actually, it’s less of a cookbook, though they have some wonderful recipes, and more of a reference work. At least for me it is. The authors are a chef and a specialist in scents. What a combination, right? 
Goddess Cooks 