SNDC is Not a Dinner Club

Courtney’s tied up this week, so I’m subbing for her: 8003 N. Wabash Ave. (Take Lombard one mile west of Interstate, then head a few blocks north.)

It’s not spring, but aside for the tomatoes all of this is more or less in season:

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Spring-Vegetable-Paella-106419

I’ve got:
* 12 ounces carrots, trimmed, peeled – Mike
* 8 ounces turnips, peeled, cut into 3/4-inch pieces (about 1 1/2 cups) – Mike
* 8 ounces 1 1/2-inch red-skinned new potatoes, halved – Mike
* 1/4 cup plus 3 tablespoons olive oil – Mike
* 4 garlic cloves, chopped – Mike
* 1 tablespoon paprika – Mike
* 1 teaspoon saffron threads, crushed – Mike
* 1 teaspoon salt – Mike
* 2 1/4 cups arborio rice or medium-grain rice – Mike
* 1 cup drained canned garbanzo beans (chickpeas) – Mike
* 2 cups water – Mike
* 1 onion, chopped – Mike

Needed:
* 2 large fresh fennel bulbs (about 1 1/2 pounds total)
* 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
* 4 plum tomatoes, chopped, seeds and juices reserved
* 1 14-ounce can vegetable broth
* 3/4 cup dry white wine (or just a bottle?)
* 1 pound asparagus, trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces