The Walsh Cookbook

  There is something about sangria that says, "kick back on the patio and enjoy life". And I am listening! I love sangria in the summer and this Stone Fruit Sangria (stone fruit refers to the pits inside of the fruit) is an excellent addition to any summer get together. With all the beautifully ripe produce around, I insist you try it this weekend! You will not be disappointed. Try serving it with Caprese Salad , Salmon with Blackberry Chimichurri , and Grilled Fava Beans . Instead of peach brandy, I used High West's Peach Vodka and it was great! This recipe comes from the website, The Kitchn.  One year ago: Watermelon Popsicles Two years ago: Fig Crostini , Greek Layered Dip with Pita Chips Three years ago: Blueberry Banana Bread Four years ago: Spicy Edamame , Chocolate Zucchini Cake Serves 4  

    I have a serious love for paella. We got to know each other very well when I studied abroad in Barcelona and some of my favorite memories there involve paella. I feasted on Paella de Marisco with friends while we explored El Born neighborhood after school. My classmates and I admired (then demolished) two 5-foot-wide pans of Paella Valencia while touring the Valencian countryside. My friend Kristin and I decided to stop for a quick drink after we watched the Magic Fountain on Monjuic and ended up eating a whole Paella Mixta and polishing off two pitchers of sangria. Man, life sure was rough!  For those of you who don't know what paella is and may not understand my devotion; paella is a Spanish rice dish flavored with saffron. Depending on the type of paella, it might include vegetables, meat, sausage, seafood or any variation.  Traditionally, it was made of whatever was handy: tomatoes, garlic, onion, snails (eek!), rabbit, duck, chicken, beans, and la...

This recipe is one that was inspired many years ago while standing by the takeout case at a wonderful local restaurant, Oasis in Salt Lake City, admiring a gorgeous, colorful salad.  I read through the ingredients and decided that I'd better try to make it at home, and it's been a family favorite since then.  It's full of color and flavor, but the recipe is not terribly specific, so feel free to adjust to your taste.  Great for a summer barbeque! One year ago: Watermelon Popsicles Two years ago: Grilled Cornbread Panzanella , Quick and  Easy Blueberry Freezer Jam Three years ago: Rice, Bean and Many Veggie Gratin   Four years ago: Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad , Panzanella ,  Grilled Salmon with Sundried Tomatoes