4 PM FIX : BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND, WHITE BEAN AND SHRIMP STEW

Ciao'd while watching a dozen robins on the lawn. 

Garlicky Shrimp with White Beans and Sausage was one of the first recipes I posted when I started my blog six months ago. It remains one of the most popular and most requested recipes to date. Redolent with a riot of complementary flavors - garlic, smoked paprika, and tomatoes to name a few - the stew is a family and friend favorite no matter what time of year you serve it.

So why not a throwback to this comforting dish during the cold winter season? Those of you who just joined the Ciao Donata party may have missed the recipe, so it's new for you. I think you'll like it. And did I mention, it's SUPER easy and quick to prepare? Indulge here.

NEXT DOOR NEIGHBORLY. (PLUS ROASTED CHICKEN WITH WHITE BEANS AND BELL PEPPERS)

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