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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 lovely little bites of flavor can be thrown into a salad, used to garnish fish and seafood dishes, or simply eaten out of hand. If you prepare them correctly, and you will, they have a nice, pleasant chewiness and a refreshing finish. 
Yup. I’ve been holding out on you. I can’t believe I haven’t shared this with you before. Shame on me! Well, no more. This is the quintessential holiday, any day dip, spread or hand me a spoon dish! 
Frankly, most Spaniards drizzle a little really good olive oil and a few drops of vinegar over their greens, and call it a day. They probably wouldn’t use this. But, I’m not a Spaniard and these are all flavors they tend to use, so there you have it. Anyway, it’s good! 
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. 
This is one of those quick little recipes that packs a wallop of flavor! It’s wonderful in summer, but even in the dead of winter, supermarket zucchini will take you back to the lazy days of summer. Serve it with Greek-Style Roasted Potatoes and a supermarket broasted chicken and you’re all set. 
We had a lovely meal at the Peruvian restaurant, Para Dos, in Coral Gables. It was delicious, but the highlight was the Papas a la Huancaína. When I tell you this sauce is to die for, I’m not kidding. You’ll want to eat this by the bowlful, keeping it all for yourself. 
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