Tomato paella
3 1/2 cups stock or water1 1/2 pounds ripe tomatoes, cored and cut into thick wedges Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, minced 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1 tablespoon tomato paste Large pinch saffron threads (optional) 2 teaspoons Spanish pimentón (smoked paprika), or other paprika 2 […]
Jambalaya
Serves 6-8 2 whole bay leaves 1½ tsp salt 1½ tsp ground red pepper (preferably cayenne) 1½ tsp dried oregano 1¼ tsp white pepper 1 tsp black pepper ¾ dried thyme 2 T chicken fat or lard (butter or vegetable oil could also be used) 2/3 c chopped tasso or other smoked ham (3 oz) […]