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Mixed Paella
by Chef Albert Zgarka
Valencia, the homeland of paella, rarely produces a paella mixing seafood with meat. This particular paella has caught the imagination outside Spain and tends to be the paella served in most Spanish-themed restaurants. |
| Ingredients: (serves 4) |
| 1/2 |
Pint of Olive Oil |
| 10 |
Mussels |
| 10 |
Clams |
| 2 |
Tablespoons minced garlic |
| 6 |
Ounces of onions, chopped fine |
| 1 |
Medium tomato, skinned, seeded and chopped |
| 1 |
Small red bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips |
| 1 |
Small green bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips |
| 1 |
Small yellow bell pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips |
| 32 |
Ounces of skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into chunks |
| - |
Salt and peper to taste |
| 1 |
Teaspoon of peprika |
| 1/2 |
Teaspoon of dried rosemary |
| 1/2 |
Teaspoon of dried thyme |
| 1/4 |
Teaspoon of ground cumin |
| 24 |
Ounces of rice |
| 3 |
Cups chicken broth |
| 1/4 |
Teaspoon of saffron |
| 2 |
Chorizo sausages, cooked and cut into chunks |
| 10 |
Uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined |
| 4 |
Ounces of peas |
| 4 |
Tablespoons of capers |
| - |
Lemon wedges to garnish |
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Scrub and debeard the mussels and clams, discarding any that don't close when tapped sharply. Set aside.
In another skillet, heat a further 1/4 cup olive oil and cook the chicken until browned on all sides. Season with salt, pepper, paprika, rosemary, thyme, and cumin. Transfer the chicken to a plate and set aside. |
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Heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil in a paella pan. Mix in the garlic, onions, tomato, and bell peppers, stirring constantly until cooked. Then add the rice and saute until it's translucent. Pour in the chicken broth, and combine well. Sprinkle in the saffron and continue to stir until well mixed.
Mix in the chicken, chorizo sausages, mussels, clams, and capers, combining well. Leave the pan uncovered on medium to high heat for 12 minutes. Add the shrimp and the peas cover the pan with aluminum foil and continue to cook for ten minutes or until all the liquid has been absorbed.
Discard any mussels and clams that have failed to open.
Serve the paella straight from the pan, garnished with lemon wedges. |
Mediterranean Chicken
by Chef James Hauser
This dish is one of the first dishes I would make for family and friends before attending culinary school. Everyone was always so pleased with how the flavors combined so well together for a quick easy light yet flavorful dish. It goes really well with a light marinara sauce, pesto cream sauce, or even a roasted red pepper cream sauce. Serve with your favorite rice pilaf recipe and steamed veggies to complete the dish for a nice light and healthy family dinner. |
| Ingredients: |
| 1 |
6 ounce chicken breast, pounded out to 1/8 " |
| 1.5 |
Tablespoon ricotta |
| 1 |
Tablespoon roasted red pepper |
| 1 |
Large spinach leaf |
| - |
Salt and pepper to taste |
| 1/4 |
Cup of flour for dressing |
| - |
Vegetable oil as needed for frying |
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Preheat oven to 350°F
Pound out chicken flat till 1/8" thick, season with salt and pepper, put ricotta and roasted red pappers in center of chicken with the skin side down, then cover the pepper and cheese with the spinich leaf. Roll chicken up, dredge in flour.
Heat oil in skillet on med-high heat, lay chicken in pan with the seam side down first and sear on all sides until golden brown, transfer to baking sheet and finish in oven until thermometer reads 165°F. |
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| What? |
‘Avila Valley Barn’ |
| When? |
Everyday 9 AM to 6 PM |
| Where? |
560 Avila Beach Drive
San Luis Obispo
Visit Website Here |
| Why? |
For the Freshest Produce |
| I Smell Fall... |
Homemade Stew and Fruit Crumbles
(Plum and Blueberries are in season)
August Flower: Aster
Meaning: In ancient times, it was believed that burning aster leaves would drive away evil snakes. Asters have a flower meaning of patience and dantiness. Aster is Latin for star which is referring to the flower's star shape. Aster is closely related to the Chrysanthemum. The aster is considered the other classic autumn flower besides the chyrsanthemum. |
| Movie: ‘Chocolat’ |
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Chocolat reminds me of being living in Torino, Italy because it is literally the Mecca of chocolate. It is the birthplace of transforming chocolate from the thick liquid-in the early 19th Century, (served in cafes everywhere now), into a solid candy form. Italians take pride in their chocolate as they do in many things, making it an art. It is more of a necessity to an Italian's daily lifestyle than a treat. I was never a chocolate fan until I arrived in Torino (Turin) and there was literally a chocolate shop on every corner. Back in the day when chocolate was scarce they would mash up toasted hazelnuts making a paste then mixing it with the chocolate to make Gianduiotti, one of my favorite flavors of Gelato. Nutella anyone??? Ok so back to the movie and it's relevance (besides the title) to my trip to Italy, the old world charm, the craft of making fine chocolates and the pride taken in doing so. The town in the movie reminds me of Torino, although Torino is much larger it has that small town feel and a deep sense of community, with a chocolate shop bringing them all together. Sounds like home to me!
~ Event Coodinator, Gayle Powers.. |
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Fun Feature at Any Event
"Chocolate Fountain " |
Having a Chocolate Fountain at your event is a fun twist to having dessert and a great way for your guests to interact.
The Chocolate Divas do a great job. www.chocolatediva.com
~ Event Coordinator, Claire Adler. |
9/28/08
SLO Bike Club at The View at Morro Bay.
9/21/08
CCWP Bridal Faire at the Paso Robles Fair Grounds- Theme "a walk in the park".
9/13/08
French Hospital Community Foundation Fundraiser at the SLO Jet Center.
9/10/08
CCWP Showcase at the Broad Street Event Group.
8/21/08
Epic Thursday at Shadow Canyon.
8/18/08
Pallete to Palate at the Cliffs Resort.
8/17/08
GALA Fundraiser at the Chapman House.
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