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Spanish Night: Two Tapas, My First Paella, Wine

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CPARKTX
CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
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Did my first paella tonight and did it up right. First up: some cold tapas, green olives and spicy Spanish chorizo. image Next up: grilled Padron peppers with prosciutto and fresh mint. imageimage And of course some Spanish wine, tonight a nice little Rioja. image Finally, chicken paella. imageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimageimage This was fun, I'll definitely add paella to the rotation.
LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • GeorgeS
    GeorgeS Posts: 955
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    Very nice!! =D>
    Bristow Virginia XL&Mini One of the best feelings in life is watching other people enjoy the food I cooked!
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  • Cookinbob
    Cookinbob Posts: 1,691
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    Paella is one of my favorite cooks too. Nice job!
    XLBGE, Small BGE, Homebrew and Guitars
    Rochester, NY
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  • TTC
    TTC Posts: 1,035
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    Well done sir
    XL BGE, Blackstone, Roccbox, Weber Gasser, Brown Water, Cigars --  Gallatin, TN

    2001 Mastercraft Maristar 230 VRS

    Ikon pass 

    Colorado in the winter and the Lake in the Summer
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  • Richard Fl
    Richard Fl Posts: 8,297
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    Great looking meal.  When I do paella I look at this list to see what mood I am in for.  Great little reminder, 'cause there are so many variations.
    Rice, Paella, Party, Richard Fl

    INGREDIENTS:
    Artichoke Hearts
    Asparagus
    Bell Peppers, Red, Yellow
    Calamari, Squids
    Capers
    Chorizo
    Clams
    Crabs
    Black Olives
    Drumettes, Chicken
    Fish, Cod, Other
    Garlic
    Onions
    Lobster
    Peas
    Peppadew Red Peppers
    Mussels
    Rice
    Saffron
    Scallops
    Shrimp
    Dessert:
    Tres Leches Cake
    Flan

    Recipe Type: Main Dish, Poultry, Seafood

    Tips
    Peppadew is the brand name of sweet piquanté peppers (a breed of Capsicum baccatum) grown in the Limpopo province of South Africa.

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    Source: BGE Forum, Richard Fl, 2012/04/05

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  • Mickey
    Mickey Posts: 19,674
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    Reason for un-peeled garlic? Looks cool
    Salado TX & 30A  FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Plus a couple Pit Boss Pellet Smokers.   

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  • CPARKTX
    CPARKTX Posts: 2,095
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    @Mickey the only reason is that is how I see it in most photos, with most of the "paper" removed and just enough left to hold it together. I also had a ton of grated garlic in the sofrito.
    LBGE & SBGE.  Central Texas.  
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  • tulocay
    tulocay Posts: 1,737
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    Home run right there!
    LBGE, Marietta, GA
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