July 2009
• Roasted Red Potatoes with Kalamata Olives • Linguine with Blue Cheese and Artichokes • General Tsao’s Chicken • Southern Fried Catfish
Cover Recipe Shrimp with Garlic and Vegetables Cover Photography and Recipe (Page 4) sponsored by Texas Department of Agriculture
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Bar Harbor Hand-sorted and packed fresh from the Gulf of Maine, Bar Harbor Herring is as close to “fresh off the boat” as you can get. Good and good for you! (7 oz.) $2.99
A Taste of Italy Roasted Red Potatoes with Kalamata Olives
Gluten Free Thai Peanut Tempeh
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10 small to medium red potatoes /2 stick butter, unsalted
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1 tsp. freshly ground pepper /4 cup freshly chopped rosemary
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Fattorie & Pandea Dip into your favorite soups, salads and sides with light and crispy Italian breadsticks from Fattorie & Pandea. Traditional Grissini. (4.4 oz.) $2.69
L’Esprit De Campagne L’Esprit Dried Tomato Halves are marinated in a unique blend of canola oil, extra virgin olive oil and herbs. Toss into pasta, soups, stews and more. (3 oz.) $2.69
Combine 1/4 cup San-J Thai Peanut Sauce, 2 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil and water. Cube tempeh and marinate in Thai Peanut mixture. Toss with remaining 1/4 cup San-J Thai Peanut Sauce and 2 Tbsp. sesame oil. Lightly steam snow peas and sauté mushrooms. Combine tempeh, rice, snow peas and mushrooms. Top with chopped peanuts if desired. Serves 6.
Mezzetta Napa Valley Bistro Pasta Sauce and Napa Valley Olives are the only line of gourmet pasta sauces and olives featuring 100% Napa Valley wine. Assorted varieties of Olives (7.5 oz.) and Pasta Sauce. (25 oz.) $3.69 ea.
San-J Each San-J Asian Cooking Sauce now features a certified Gluten Free formula. Preparing delicious meals at home was never so easy! Szechuan GF and Thai Peanut GF. (10 oz.) $3.49
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3 eggs, beaten
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1 (12 oz.) package Pasta Valente Spinach Linguine
/2 cup cornstarch, plus
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8 oz. cream cheese, quartered
4 Tbsp. butter
1 can artichokes packed in water, drained and quartered
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/2 tsp. chopped garlic
1 cup milk
1 medium red onion, chopped
4 Tbsp. fresh dill, chopped
/4 lb. blue cheese, crumbled
Salt and pepper to taste
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Peanuts, chopped (optional) DIRECTIONS
General Tsao’s Chicken
Amore Amore Tomato Paste combines the delicious taste of Italian tomatoes with sunflower oil, vinegar, salt, olive oil and spices. A burst of flavor in seconds! (4.5 oz.) $2.69 Also available: Hot Pepper Paste and Garlic Paste. (3.15 oz.) $3.99
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/2 cup sliced mushrooms
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/4 cup water
Linguine with Blue Cheese and Artichokes
Reese The leaves are a little taste of heaven, but it’s the hearts we adore. Reese Artichokes help make dips, salads and pizzas taste even better. Hearts and Bottoms. (14 oz.) $2.69 – $3.19
1 cup snow peas
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Slice potatoes as thinly as possible. Sprinkle with 1/4 tsp. each of the salt and pepper. Melt butter in a large pan on medium-high heat. As butter begins to brown, reduce heat. Add potatoes to the pan and stir. Cover potatoes and roast on medium heat for 20 minutes. Sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Add rosemary. Stir again, cover, and roast for an additional 20 minutes. The potatoes are done when they are almost slightly mashed but still retain some shape. Add olives, stir, re-cover and remove from heat. Let potatoes rest before serving. Serves 4.
Bahlsen Bahlsen’s original chocolate delicacies are all-butter biscuits dipped in rich, smooth milk or dark chocolate. The continental flavor will take your breath away. Perfect for any occasion or simply to enjoy as a snack. First Class and Leibniz (4.4 oz.) Waffeletten. (3.4 oz.) $2.39
2 cups cooked rice
4 Tbsp. toasted sesame oil (divided)
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West Germany
8 oz. tempeh
/2 cup San-J Thai Peanut Sauce GF (divided)
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5 oz. Napa Valley Bistro Pitted Kalamata Olives
1 tsp. salt
Cholula Just a drop or two of Cholula makes virtually all of your favorite foods a more festive experience. Add a spash of olé! to your dinner table with Cholula! Original and Chili Garlic. (5 oz.) $2.79
Tastes of the Far East
1 lb. chicken thighs, boned and cubed DIRECTIONS
Mix eggs and cornstarch well. Add cornstarch until desired thickness. Place chicken in mixture and coat well. In a fry pan or wok, fry chicken until golden brown, stirring frequently until slightly crisp. Reduce heat. Slowly stir in sauce and coat evenly. Transfer to plate and serve hot. Serves 4.
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Cook Pasta Valente per package directions. Drain and set aside. Sauté garlic and onions in butter for 2 minutes. Add crumbled blue cheese, cream cheese and artichokes. Stir in milk slowly. Add dill, salt and pepper. Serve over hot pasta. Serves 4 – 6. Pasta Valente Made with hard spring wheat and spray dried vegetables, this delectable pasta is naturally fat free. Garlic Parsley, Spinach, Tomato Basil and Vegetable. (12 oz.) $3.39
1 package Simply Asia General Tsao Stir-Fry Sauce
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Simply Asia Enjoying your favorite Asian flavors just got easier. Each sauce pouch lets you turn your favorite meat and vegetables into restaurant-quality meals in minutes. General Tsao, Ginger Teriyaki, Mandarin Orange and Spicy Kung Pao. (4 oz.) $1.59
Bahlsen Hit cookies feature two famous buttery cookies sandwiching a delightfully rich cream filling. Ahhh…Taste the good life! Vanilla and Chocolate. (5.3 oz.) $1.19
Which Bahlsen cookies are your favorite? From rich Butter Leaves made with real butter, to fruit-filled puff pastry Deloba and delicious pretzel-shaped Delice. You will want to choose them all! Delice and Deloba (3.5 oz.) Butter Leaves. (4.4 oz.) $1.99
Spicy Cagle Steaks Cagle Steaks Seasonings come from one of Lubbock’s favorite steak houses. Bring some home today and treat your family to the taste of the Old West. Boot Scootin’, Pasture Pickle Dustin’, Worcestershire Powder and Partnerin’. $5.99 ea. Boulder Canyon Boulder Canyon’s premium potatoes are thickly sliced and slow cooked in small batches. Each batch is hand-raked and tested to ensure you get the finest chip. Malt Vinegar & Sea Salt, Sea Salt & Cracked Pepper and Totally Natural. (5 oz.) $2.19
Garden of Eatin’ Add the zip of sesame seeds to our original Blue Corn Tortilla Chips, and you get Sesame Blues! Those tiny bursts of sesame flavor make a tortilla chip into something else entirely. Enjoy! Sesame Blues (7.5 oz.) and NEW Multi-Grain. (9 oz.) $2.99
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4 of July Entertaining
Cool Wines for Hot Summer Nights
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A Taste of Texas Fiesta’s Meat Department Fiesta’s Marinated Beef and Chicken Fajita Family Packs are the perfect solution to your summertime celebrations. Our fajitas make dinner quick and easy for family get-togethers and neighborhood barbecues. In the mood for some good old fashioned Texas barbecue? Pick up a Family Pack of Famous Medium Pork Spareribs or Marinated Beef Short Ribs. Great for slow cooking, these Texas staples are the official finger food of summer!
Cover Recipe — Shrimp with Garlic and Vegetables INGREDIENTS
15 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fish stock
1 Tbsp. crushed red chile flakes
1 lb. raw Texas Gulf Shrimp, peeled, tails removed
/2 cup olive oil
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1 zucchini, sliced 1 red bell pepper, diced 2 tomatoes, sliced /2 cup white wine
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Kids of all ages love Fiesta Hot Dogs! Provide all the trimmings and let them build their own creations as you celebrate under the fireworks. (12 oz.) Fiesta’s Deli Need something for guests to munch on while the grill heats up? Our Festive Party Trays are prepared with select fruits and vegetables for the ultimate in taste and presentation. Freshly prepared, colorful and oh so tempting, they won’t last long!
Juice of 2 limes /4 cup chopped cilantro leaves, packed
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2 tsp. salt French baguette
DIRECTIONS
Sauté garlic and chile flakes in olive oil for 5 minutes over low heat. Add zucchini and bell pepper and sauté another 5 minutes. Add tomatoes and cook 2 more minutes. Add wine and simmer for 5 minutes. Add stock and bring to a boil. Add shrimp and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Squeeze in lime juice; add cilantro and salt. Serve immediately with crusty French bread. Serves 6.
Domestics Arbor Mist Strawberry Avalon Napa Cabernet Beringer III Century Cabernet Sauvignon Beringer White Zinfandel Blackstone Syrah BV Coastal Merlot Clos du Bois Chardonnay Francis Coppola Pinot Noir Frei Brothers Merlot La Crema Chardonnay Liberty School Cabernet Sauvignon Mirassou Pinot Noir Pölka dot Riesling Red Diamond Chardonnay Sonoma Cutrer Chardonnay Toad Hollow Chardonnay Turning Leaf Chardonnay
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Recipe created by Chef Michael H. Flores.
Fiesta’s Seafood Department Texas Gulf Shrimp are perfect for grilling kabobs, or tossing with your favorite pasta. Stay true to Texas and enjoy the tastiest shrimp in the world.
Imports Black Swan Shiraz Concha y Toro Cabernet/Merlot Ecco Domani Pinot Grigio Marqués de Cáceres Red Oyster Bay Sauvignon Blanc Santa Margherita Pinot Grigio Santa Rita Reserve Sauvignon Blanc Yellow Tail Shiraz
Southern Fried Catfish INGREDIENTS
Fiesta’s Produce Department July is National Watermelon Month! Nothing tells you that summer is here quite like a bite of fresh, juicy watermelon. Seeded, seedless, quarters and whole, we have it all. Choose from our sweet and succulent varieties including Sangrias, Bambinos and Yellows! Fiesta’s Bakery Let Them Eat Cake! The perfect finale to any meal is at our Fiesta Bakery. Every day is a celebration with our festive freshlybaked cakes. Personalized or selected right off the shelf, we have the answer to anyone’s sweet tooth!
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Oil for frying
2 tsp. onion powder
1 cup yellow corn meal
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1 cup flour
2 eggs
2 tsp. salt
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/4 tsp. cayenne pepper /2 cup buttermilk
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/2 tsp. black pepper
1 Tbsp. hot sauce
2 tsp. garlic powder
4 – 5 lbs. Fiesta Farm-Raised Catfish fillets
DIRECTIONS
Heat oil to 375º F. Mix corn meal, flour, salt, black pepper, garlic and onion powder and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix eggs, buttermilk and hot sauce. Set aside. Soak fillets in egg mixture for at least 5 minutes. Remove fillets and shake off excess liquid. Dip in corn meal mixture and carefully place into hot oil. Fry until golden brown. Serve immediately. Serves 8 – 10.
Sparkling Barefoot Bubbly Chandon Brut Moët & Chandon White Star Verdi Spumante Yellow Tail Sparkling White Wine
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Fiesta’s Seafood Department Grill, bake, fry and broil your way to a delicious feast with Fiesta’s Farm-Raised Catfish. Who can resist?
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Here’s to Your Health!
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Miguel’s Miguel’s supports sustainable farming methods that ensure great tasting foods without the use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides in soil that is naturally nourished. These gourmet Plantain Strips will be your new favorite snack! Pick up a bag today! Salted and Honey. (3 oz.) 2/$3.00
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Zola These delicious Superfruit Smoothies from Brazil are super functional and rich in vital nutrients known to aid in fighting age and disease. Try all four varieties! Energy, Antioxidant, Immunity and Superfood. (12 oz.) $2.39
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Virgil’s What soda is supposed to taste like! These award-winning sodas are flavored with the finest exotic spices, herbs and fruit oils from across the world. Absolutely no artificial ingredients or preservatives. Root Beer, Black Cherry Cream Soda and Real Cola. (4-pk./12 oz. bottles) $4.99
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Natralia Natralia Heel Balm is a natural, non-greasy formulation which combines the latest ingredients in skin care including Centipeda Cunninghamii, a unique Australian herb with skin nourishing properties. Highly concentrated, this moisturizing base is rich enough to deeply penetrate rough, dry feet for optimal hydration. (2 oz.) $7.59
Blue Diamond Enjoy Almond Breeze chilled by the glass or on your favorite cereal. You’ll love how it froths in coffee drinks, enhances fruit smoothies and blends cup for cup in your favorite recipes. Available in Original and Unsweetened varieties. (32 oz.) $2.69
Sweet Leaf Better leaves mean better tea. It’s that simple. Only leaves of the highest quality are brewed for superior taste and pure organic cane sugar sweetens the deal. Discover your favorite flavor today! Assorted Flavors. (16 oz.) $1.39
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Bob’s Red Mill Hemp seed may be one of nature’s most perfect foods. With a pleasant nut-like flavor and creamy texture, hulled hemp seed is a nutritious and delightful addition to cereals, salads and baked goods. Hulled Hemp Seed (12 oz.) $10.99 Hemp Protein Powder (16 oz.) $9.99
ITO EN Made simply with purified water, highquality tea leaves and Vitamin C, Teas’ Tea tastes great. Treat your body to the goodness of nature, one sip at a time. Ocha Green, Green Jasmine, Green White, Rose Green and Pure Green. (16.9 oz.) $1.79
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Legends of China China Green Dieters’ Drink is blended with premium natural herbs and spices. The formula and preparation are based on an old Chinese book of medicine dating back to 1518. After centuries of use, this formula has been proven to be one of the best healthy beverages for dieters. (30 ct.) $2.79
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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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July 23 — Fiesta Culinary School is pleased to welcome back one of Houston’s best: Chef Mark Holley of Pesce Restaurant. Sign up today and explore a variety of flavors including: Almond & Grape Gazpacho, Roasted Beet, Arugula & Pure Luck Camembert Salad with a Verjus Rouge Vinaigrette, Barbeque Alaskan Salmon with Summer Vegetable Couscous and Lemon Pudding Cake with Fresh Local Figs, Strawberries and Peaches.
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August 13 — Fiesta Culinary School is pleased to welcome Dalbir Singh of Sukhi’s Natural Authentic Indian Food. The menu for this exciting class includes: Tofu Tikka Masala, Madras Curry Prawns, Basmati Rice Pulao and finally Madras Cabbage and Peas. Sign up soon to reserve your spot!
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August 20 — You’re invited to join us in welcoming Personal Chef Pamela Kletke for her class, “Asian Summer Fling,” an evening of colorful, delicious and fun-to-make Vegetarian dishes. The menu for this class will include: White Mushrooms stuffed with Shiitake and Baby Bella Mushrooms, Panko Bread Crumbs and Fresh Herbs; Thai Coconut Curry Soup with Jasmine Rice; Fresh Summer Rolls with Tangy Dipping Sauce; Baby Bok Choy Salad and Chocolate-Filled Crepes with Raspberry Sauce. Sign up today! September 17 — Please join us as we welcome back Dorothy Huang. An expert in Asian cuisine, Huang’s menu will include: Vietnamese Spring Rolls, Hoisin Shrimp Salad, Shredded Pork & Chinese Vegetable Stir-fry and BLT fried Rice. Don’t miss this class! It is sure to fill up soon! For Culinary School Reservations, call
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First come – first serve. 30 Students Per Class! Time: 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. • Location: Fiesta Mart @ FM 1960 @ Hwy 249 • Fee: $35 per person – pre-paid
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