A few years ago I came across this recipe on Pinterest.  Instead of being a Pinterest fail,  it turned out to be a Pinterest success!  Paprika chicken and spinach with white wine, thyme, butter sauce is something I’ve made many times. It calls for just a few ingredients, most of which I’ve got on hand in my kitchen. This recipe serves 2.  It doubles quite easily for a larger group.

Paprika Chicken is a perfect example of using basic, high quality ingredients to turn out a delicious dish every time. Spend a few more bucks and use smoked paprika instead of regular spanish paprika.  It gives it an amazing smokey flavor. I chose a Sauvignon Blanc for the sauce that I later enjoyed with the meal.  Unfortunately I thought I had fresh thyme in the fridge, but when I pulled it out it was past prime.  So I had to substitute dried thyme.  This will not be an issue when the weather warms up, as I always have a pot of herbs growing on my back porch.

 

Cauliflower Rice with Parmesan

Serves 6

Ingredients

• 1  large head of cauliflower
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  tablespoon extra virgin oil oil
• 1/2  cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Using a sturdy knife, remove cauliflower florets – discard thick stems
2. Place half of the cauliflower in food processor fitted with steel blade.  If you don’t have a food processor you can use the large openings on a box grater and grate by hand.
3. Pulse processor until you have small, rice size pieces of cauliflower.
4. Transfer first batch to a microwave safe bowl.  Process the remaining cauliflower and add to bowl.
5. Cover bowl with plastic wrap.
6. Microwave on high for 5 minutes.
7. Add salt, olive oil and parmesan cheese.  Stir.
8. Microwave on high for 3 more minutes.
9. Fluff with fork and serve as a substitute for regular rice.