Want a simple one-pan skillet dinner? Make this version of Paella Valenciana. Seriously. If there’s ever been a simple dish so wrapped in mystique with so many rules other than Paella, I don’t know what it is.
Paella Valenciana
Poor Man’s Paella
Paella is a dish that for years was wrapped in mystique, seemingly out of reach of the average American. It’s a darn shame because a simple Paella is a stunning dish and very doable dish for a week-night dinner.
Poor Man’s Paella – chicken, regular rice. Fantastic, even on a budget.
Poulet Basquaise – Basque Chicken
Let’s take you back to 1969: Jack LaLanne was on every afternoon, followed by the very dashing Galloping Gourmet. We know him today as Graham Kerr, and in my mind’s eye, I can still see him flitting about the kitchen. One day he made Basque Chicken and my baby sister, who must have been around six, begged Mom to make this dish. I’m so glad she did! Poulet Basquaise Basque Chicken became a family favorite – I hope it becomes one of yours, too.
Jack LaLanne – he used to tow a ship as a feat of prowess