How to Make a Great Paella (Virtual)

Oh, let's pretend we've all jetted off to Spain by enjoying a giant pan of paella paired with side of smoked-paprika roasted vegetables. 

MENU:

• Paella with Chorizo and Mussels (or Vegetarian)
• Smoked-Paprika Roasted Vegetables

HOW THESE VIRTUAL CLASSES WORK:

1) After registering, you will be sent a link to log into the class at the appointed date/time. 

2) One day before the class you will be sent a copy of the recipes we'll be making, so you can cook from them again after the class.

3) Classes are 90 minutes and will have a maximum of 10 households attending each session. 

4) This is a great opportunity to cook alongside friends and family! You can invite them to register their own households to join in the class, using the link in your confirmation email. 

SHOPPING LIST for PAELLA

GROCERIES:

• 1 pound fresh tomatoes (any kind)
• 1 small yellow onion
• 1 green bell pepper
• 1 bundle thick asparagus, 1 bunch broccoli, or 1 head cauliflower (for roasting)
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed 
• 1 quart chicken or vegetable broth
• 1 1/2 cups short-grain white rice (like Arborio or Carnaroli or Bomba)
• 1 pound chorizo sausage 
• 2 dozen mussels or small clams, scrubbed

FOR VEGETARIAN PAELLA ONLY: 3/4 pound zucchini and 1 can artichoke hearts in water, not oil 

STAPLES:

• Kosher salt and a pepper mill
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup dry sherry, Marsala, Madeira, or white wine
• Pinch of saffron threads (optional)
• 2 tablespoons smoked paprika (this is worth seeking out for this particular class)
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• Cayenne pepper