Root to Leaf Beet Paella
Beets work wonderfully with the flavor profile of Spanish chorizo, smoked paprika and saffron. This is a true root to leaf recipe, utilizing the roots, stems and leaves of the beet.
Paella Mother Dish Technique
My underlying paella recipe starts with Spanish chorizo, saffron and smoked paprika. This flavor profile provides a foundation to make any number of ingredients sing. Here is a template that you can use to highlight whatever is coming from the garden or the farmers’ market.
About Paella
Paella is a famed Spanish dish. It is often associated with seafood or hearty proteins such as rabbit. But, at it’s heart, it is a rice dish.