FOOD BLOGGERDan Pelosi
His affability and viral vodka “sawce” recipe gave @grossypelosi followers comfort (and comforting meal ideas!) during the COVID lockdown. Now his debut cookbook, Let’s Eat, showcases his family’s Italian American and Portuguese dishes (below). “We’re the kind of family that’s talking about dinner at lunch,” he says. “Cooking is in our DNA.”
3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil1 lb. dry-cured Spanish chorizo, cut into 1-in. pieces4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced1 medium shallot, thinly sliced2 Tbsp. tomato paste1 Tbsp. smoked paprika1⁄2 tsp. kosher salt1⁄2 tsp. crushed red pepper2 (15 1⁄2-oz.) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed1 cup chicken broth1 medium (8 oz.) bunch lacinato kale, stems discarded, leaves roughly torn (about 6 cups)
1. Heat oil in a large 12-inch cast iron skillet over medium high until shimmering. Add chorizo; cook, until nicely browned on both sides, about 6 minutes, turning halfway through.
2. Add garlic and shallot; cook, stirring occasionally, until garlic begins to brown and shallot has softened, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste; cook, stirring often, until it darkens to a deep red, about 2 minutes. Stir in paprika, salt and crushed red pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
3. Add beans and broth. Add kale; use tongs to toss mixture until kale wilts, about 3 minutes. Reduce heat to low, let simmer, stirring constantly, until beans are warmed through, about 2 minutes. Serve immediately.
Serves: 4Active time: 30 minutesTotal time: 30 minutes
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