March 2010
• Trattoria Frittata • Broiled Fish with Garlic Anchovy Butter • Raspberry Chambord Trifle
Cover Recipe — Rodeo Bone-in Rib Eye (Page 5)
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Cherrybrook Kitchen It’s FREE! From wheat, gluten, peanuts, dairy, egg and nuts. Finally, you can have your cake and eat it too. Try Cherrybrook Kitchen Gluten Free Vanilla Graham and Chocolate Chip Mini Cookies. (6 oz.) $3.39
GrapeOla GrapeOla Grape Seed Oil is one of the most nutritious oils you can use for cooking. It contains more polyunsaturated fat, more Omega 6 fatty acids, and more Vitamin E than olive oil. (1 L) $7.49
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Café Bustelo Café Bustelo is a rich blend of the finest coffees in the world. Café Bustelo is a dark roast coffee, ideal for Demi-tasse, Cappuccino, Espresso or Iced coffee. Cans. (10 oz.) $3.49
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Arico Natural Foods Arico’s inspiration comes from CEO Angela Ichwan and her niece, Ella, who lives gluten free/casein free. Try Arico’s NEW Gluten Free Cookie flavors: Almond Cranberry, Double Chocolate and Lemon Ginger. (4.76 oz.) $4.29
Sunday Brunch Favorites Trattoria Frittata INGR E DI E NTS
8 oz. Italian sausage
4 oz. part-skim ricotta cheese
1 cup chopped green pepper
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. fennel seed
1 small tomato, thinly sliced
8 Huevos De Calidad eggs
1 oz. shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
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In an omelet pan, cook sausage, pepper and fennel seed over medium heat. Break apart sausage and stir until browned, about 3 – 5 minutes. Drain well. Return to pan. In medium bowl, beat together eggs, ricotta cheese and garlic powder. Pour over sausage mixture. Cover. Cook over medium heat until eggs are almost set, about 8 – 10 minutes. Top with tomato slices and cheese. Broil about 6 inches from heat until cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve. Serves 6 – 8. Recipe courtesy American Egg Board
Huevos De Calidad Huevos De Calidad offer the flavorful eggs with bright yellow yolks that you would typically find in Mexico.
Broiled Fish with Garlic Anchovy Butter INGR E DI E NTS
4 white fish fillets
Anchovy Butter:
2 Tbsp. olive oil
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Zest from 1 lime Salt and pepper to taste DIR E CTIONS
/2 tube Crown Prince Natural Anchovy Paste
1 head garlic, roasted and peeled* 1 stick unsalted butter, softened 2 Tbsp. Italian seasoning
Marinate fish in oil, lime zest, salt and pepper for at least 1 hour. While fish is marinating, combine the Anchovy Butter ingredients in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Broil fish on low heat for 15 minutes. Remove and coat with Anchovy Butter. Broil for another 5 – 10 minutes. Serves 4. *To roast garlic, preheat oven to 300°F. Wrap an unpeeled head of garlic in foil. Bake for 30 minutes, or until soft.
Bahlsen More than just cookies, these flaky pastry treats bring you a taste of Europe. Whether you’re looking for a delightful finish to your meal or a snack to savor, make it a Bahlsen treat. Delice and Deloba. (3.5 oz.) $2.39 ea.
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Crown Prince Since 1948, Crown Prince has provided the finest canned seafood. Catches are monitored to ensure dolphin safe fishing methods. Try their Kipper Snacks, NEW Anchovy Paste and more. Look for special pricing.
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A Taste of the Old World Pollo con le olive (Chicken Cooked with Olives) INGR E DI E NTS
2 chicken breasts, skinned, boned
2 bay leaves
Flour to coat
6 oz. white wine
2 Tbsp. Mantova Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Salt & pepper to taste
2 garlic cloves
32 green olives, pitted
Cut chicken breasts into 8 pieces. Coat with flour and brown in a pan with Mantova Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Add the garlic, bay leaves, and the white wine. When the wine has evaporated, season with salt and pepper and add chicken stock; cook for 15 minutes uncovered. Add olives, cover and simmer until cooked. Serves 4.
DaVinci Prepare a deliciously traditional Italian pasta dinner that will be enjoyed by you and all of your friends and family. DaVinci makes it Italian with a consistently authentic al dente texture. Spaghetti, Penne Rigate, Fettucini and more. (16 oz.) $1.29
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Mantova “The Twice Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.” Italian olives bottled in Italy, plus the Italian art of taste selection and blending. (17 oz.) $7.49 (34 oz.) $13.99
Alessi NEW Alessi Pasta Sauces contain only the best that Sicily has to offer: fresh garlic and onion. Vine-ripened Sicilian tomatoes and fresh seasonings. And Alessi EVOO. Bravo! Choose from Marinara Chunky, Alla Norma and Puttanesca. (24 oz.) $5.29
Raspberry Chambord Trifle 1 pint fresh raspberries
Mediterranean Snack Co. Veggies that taste like French fries? At the Mediterranean Snack Co., their delicious chips are lightly fried with 40% less fat than a regular chip. Savor the crunchy taste of veggies, grains and cheese. Choose from Multi Grain Chips, Veggie Medley Chips and Cheddar Clouds. $3.19 ea.
4 oz. chicken stock
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2 Tbsp. Chambord liquor
16 oz. organic non fat vanilla yogurt 2 Tbsp. brown sugar 8 mint leaves (do not chop) 16 oz. Voskos Greek 2% Low Fat Plain Yogurt 4 Tbsp. fat free cool whip
Alessi From the sun-kissed peaks of Sicily, to the northern vales of Tuscany, every facet of Italian culture can be tasted and experienced in Alessi soup mixes. Choose from Split Pea, Tuscan Bean and more. (6 oz.) $2.29
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Mix the yogurt together with the Chambord and the brown sugar. Layer in a clear, stemmed glass with yogurt, raspberries, yogurt, and raspberries. Garnish with mint leaves and cool whip. Serves 4 – 6. Voskos Voskos Greek Yogurt is high in protein and contains live and active probiotic cultures. It has no rBST, rBGH or GMO, and is gluten free. Plain Original, 0% Non fat and 2% Low Fat. (8 oz.) $1.69
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Bella At Bella Italia, they sell only cold pressed extra virgin olive oil, derived from the first pressing of the olives. Plus, the olive oil must be at a specific pH to be “extra virgin.” Try Bella today! (34 oz.) $9.99
Wolfgang Puck “Just like in my restaurants, all of my soups are rich, satisfying and crafted with care. I always insist on quality cuts of meat and delicious, hearty vegetables. You can trust that these products are perfectly seasoned to bring you the most robust flavor ….” Available in Chicken & Dumplings, Chicken Tortilla and Thick Hearty Vegetable. (14.5 oz.) $2.99
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Winning Wines Imported Black Swan Shiraz Concha y Toro Cabernet/Merlot Louis Jadot Beaujolais-Villages Marqués de Cáceres Red Norton Cabernet Sauvignon Riunite Lambrusco Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio Santa Carolina Vistaña Cabernet/Merlot Yellow Tail Shiraz Yellow Tail Sparkling
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It’s Rodeo Season! Cover Recipe Rodeo Bone-in Rib Eye INGR E DI E NTS
4 (1 – 11/4 lb.) bone-in rib eye steaks, 1 – 11/4 inches thick Rodeo Rub:
/4 cup ground dried medium-hot red chiles, such as a mixture of guajillo, passilla and chipotle
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/4 cup paprika
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2 Tbsp. sea salt
Blue Ribbon In 1986, former Houston Oilers Head Coach Bum Phillips became the company’s first spokesman. His Texas charm and no-nonsense manner made him the perfect person to tout their “True Texas Taste”. Links: Original, Hot & Spicy, Beef, Garlic Beef; Bum’s Favorite Family Packs: Hickory Smoked, Hickory Smoked Beef and Hot & Spicy.
11/2 Tbsp. sugar
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At least 4 hours and up to 12 hours before grilling, combine rub ingredients in small bowl. Coat steaks thickly with mixture. Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate. After at least 4 hours, remove steaks from refrigerator and let sit at room temperature about 20 minutes. On high heat, sear steaks, uncovered, 2 – 3 minutes per side. Reduce heat to medium and turn steaks again. Continue grilling 2 – 3 minutes per side for medium-rare doneness. Steaks should be turned at least three times, more often if juice begins to form on surface. Finish cooking with cover on, over medium heat, 5 – 6 minutes, turning steaks once midway. Serves 4. Fiesta’s Meat Department Delicious rib eyes and racks of ribs are just waiting to create a fantastic feast right in your own back yard! The familiar BBQ smell will have the whole neighborhood knocking on your door. Fiesta’s Famous Lite Pork Spare Ribs, Farm Tender St. Louis Style Pork Spare Ribs, Whole Bone-in Rib eye, Trimmed Boneless Rib eye and more.
Fiesta’s Seafood Department March is Seafood Month! Time to break out the brush and basting bowl and slather your shrimp with drippings, sauces or melted butter. When it comes to Texas Gulf Shrimp nothing even comes close to the fresh delicious taste!
Chappell Hill From a cozy little Texas town called Chappell Hill comes a sausage with a taste as big as Texas. Chappell Hill Sausage Company can satisfy every sausage lover’s palate. Original Smoked, Smoked Garlic, Smoked Beef, Smoked Jalapeño, Smoked Hot and more. Owens In 1928, Clifford B. Owens began making sausage on his farm in Richardson, Texas. Today, Owens Country Sausage has combined the home-style comfort food that consumers desire with the convenience they want. Folks still can’t get enough!
Fiesta’s Floral Department With the dawning of springtime also come fresh springtime flowers. Welcome the sweet colors and delicate smells of spring with a fresh bouquet of beauties that will brighten your home.
Fiesta’s Bakery With springtime right around the corner, fruit is coming into season. Indulge in our delectable fruit tart! Slices of kiwi, mandarin oranges, strawberries and whole blueberries adorn this treat.
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National Nutrition Month Favorites Nature’s Path Nature’s Path’s Optimum family of nutritionally sophisticated breakfast foods is high in protein, high in fiber, omega rich and low in fat. Best of all, they’re USDA certified organic. Power up your day! Choose from Original Optimum, Optimum Slim and NEW Strawberry & Yogurt. $3.79 ea.
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Honest Tea Honest Tea creates delicious, healthy, organic beverages. They strive to grow with the same honesty they use to craft their products. Honest Tea is made with real tea leaves, using organic ingredients and is lightly sweetened, so it actually tastes like tea. Available in Just Black Unsweetened, Mango Acaí White and Peach Ooh-La-Long. (64 oz.) $3.49
Dr. Kracker Dr. Kracker Organic Flatbreads are inspired by the delicious traditional flatbreads of Germany. These flatbreads are made with a blend of nature’s best organic whole grains and seeds, then yeast-raised and artisan-baked to perfect crispness. Available in Klassic, 3 seed, Pumpkin Cheddar, Seeded Spelt and Sunflower Cheddar. (7 oz.) $3.99 Sunland At Sunland, their specialty is Valencia peanuts, the best tasting peanuts in the world. Valencias are smaller, sweeter, have more intense flavor than other varieties, and are grown almost exclusively in eastern New Mexico. Natural Peanut Butter available in Crunchy and Creamy (16 oz.) $3.39 and Banana and Raspberry. (16 oz.) $4.49
Café Sarks Made with 100% Arabica coffee beans, Café Sarks is carefully roasted to bring forth a harmonious balance of body and flavor. From Colombian to the organic beans of the Rainforest, Café Sarks is almost too good to share! Assorted Whole Bean varieties. (2 lb.) $13.99
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Zola Zola Acaí uses 100% unfiltered pulp from organic Acaí (Ah-sigh-EE) berries to lock in the natural goodness. Plus, with organic Guaraná seed for sustained energy, Zola fuels both your mind and body. Brazilian Acaí berries are loaded with antioxidants — 500% more than blueberries and 60% more than pomegranates! Zola’s combination of antioxidants, healthy omega fats, amino acids, calcium, iron and electrolytes make it a superfruit juice! Juice available in Acaí Original, Acaí with Blueberry and Acaí with Pineapple. (12 oz.) $2.39
Fiesta Herbs — Valerian Valerian is an herb that has been shown to treat nervousness, restlessness and sleeping disorders. The dose of valerian depends on its form. To make valerian tea, 15 – 20 drops of valerian tincture in water works well to treat anxiety. To promote sleepiness, take 400 to 900 mg one half hour before bedtime. Tincture (1 oz.) or Capsules. (90 ct.) Look for special pricing.
Enjoy Life Enjoy Life makes and sells breakfast foods and snacks that are free of the most common food allergens (such as dairy, nuts, wheat gluten and soy). Enjoy Life Cereal Bars are a great way to start your day. Very Berry, Caramel Apple, Cocoa Loco and Sunbutter Crunch. (5 oz.) $3.69
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CLIF CLIF produces energy food and drink for active people. Take your pick of the original CLIF Bar, Mojo, a salty flavored trail mix bar and the Builder’s Bar with roughly double the protein for strength athletes. Also try CLIF Quench, an organic sports drink. CLIF: A solution for every athlete. CLIF, Mojo, Builder’s and Quench. Look for special pricing.
Blue Diamond Blue Diamond Almond Breeze is a stand out at standing in for milk. You don’t have to be lactose intolerant to enjoy Almond Breeze, but if you are, you’re in for an extra-special treat. The creamy smooth texture and hint-of-almond taste make this non-dairy beverage the perfect choice. Original, Vanilla and Chocolate (Sweetened and Unsweetened). (32 oz.) $2.39 Organic Valley Organic Valley introduces a pourable, organic, low fat yogurt in a bottle. The multi-use, “live” organic yogurt contains THRIVE — Organic Valley’s unique blend of BILLIONS of probiotic cultures that boost digestive and immune systems, and are beneficial to overall health. Available in Plain, Vanilla and Berry. (32 oz.) $3.59
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Teeccino Teeccino, America’s best selling coffee substitute is: • Naturally caffeine free — no processing, no chemical residue • High in heart-healthy potassium and soluble fiber • Natural energy boost — from nutrients, not stimulants • Alkaline — helps reduce acidity and restore alkaline balance • Rich in inulin — a soluble fiber that helps improve digestion plus increases the absorption of calcium and minerals Teeccino caffeine-free herbal coffee is available in Maya Caffe and Mediterranean Almond Amaretto, Hazelnut and Vanilla Nut. (11 oz.) $7.99 Earth’s Best Earth’s Best is the first and only full line of organic baby food. They strive to provide better-for-baby products to ensure that your little ones can grow up healthy and strong, eating pure, wholesome foods. That makes mommies very happy. Garden Vegetables, Sweet Potato & Chicken, Apples & Plums and more. (4 oz.) 99¢ everyday price.
Tropical Oasis A powerful boost to your immune system, ACAI-100 offers the most nutritious benefits and amazing antioxidants. 100% Pure Acaí Juice. (16 oz.) $9.69 (32 oz.) $19.39
TwinLab When was the last time you sat down and ate three balanced meals per day? Well, rather than stress over your eating habits, TwinLab has the answer to two of the most common “nutritional gaps.” To help keep you looking and feeling your best, try TwinLab Daily One Caps With and Without Iron (60 ct.) and Stress B Complex Caps. (100 ct.) $11.99 ea.
Bach When you feel happy and positive, you tend to enjoy better health. You give more to friends and family. But things can happen. Sometimes you might need a little help to stay in balance and move forward. That’s when Bach Rescue can help. Rescue Cream (50 mg) $11.29 Rescue Remedy. (20 ml) $13.99
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Fiesta Culinary School Explore the Art of Cooking
Join renowned cooking instructors as they teach you how to prepare exquisite specialties. They’ll also share their secrets for quick and easy preparation and flawless presentation. From down home cookin’ to upscale gourmet, you’ll find a culinary adventure for every lifestyle. •
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March 4 — Fiesta Culinary School is pleased to welcome back Chef Natasha Tréu of IndulgencebyNatasha.com, one of Houston’s premier catering companies. In this spectacular class, Tréu demonstrates a handful of her favorite recipes, including Chihuahua Smoked Chicken Tarts, Ancho Chile Rubbed Filet Mignon, Caramelized Root Vegetables, Ancho Chile Mashed Potatoes and Apple Cigars with Mexican Vanilla Ice Cream.
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March 11 — Savor the middle eastern flavor that Chef Mark Holley brings to the table this Spring. Join him for a menu of Ginger Beer, Cous Cous Crusted Calamari with Mint Yogurt and Harrisa Dipping Sauce, Gorgonzola Stuffed Medjool Dates with Prosciutto Crisp and Habenero-preserve Lemon Oil, Moroccan Lamb Shank Braised with Star Anise, Cinnamon, Coriander and Red Wine, and Coconut Panna Cotta with Passion Fruit Granita.
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April 8 — Fiesta Culinary School is proud to welcome back Executive Chef Terry Conlan of the Lake Austin Spa and Resort. With more than 30 years of experience, Chef Conlan returns with a delightful menu he calls “Springtime in Paris”. In this class, you will explore the delicate flavors of Smoked Salmon Rillettes, Shaved Asparagus and Leek Salad, Bistro Beef with Red Wine and Shallots accompanied by Oven Frites, and finally a sensational Walnut-Crusted Chocolate Ganache Tart. Reserve your seat today! April 15 — Learn about Indian cuisine from an expert here in Houston! Join Suneeta Vaswani as she shares a delicious menu including Corn Fritters (light and heavenly with a touch of chutney), Sweet Saffron Rice with Cashews and Coconut Chips, Parsi Shrimp Enveloped in a Spicy Onion/Tomato Masala Seasoned with Tamarind and Jaggery and Almond Squares. For Culinary School Reservations, call
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