Chef Newsletter: 2004-05-30 Culinary Sunday Times

May 30, 2004

	U.S. Rice Federation Annual Recipe Contest
	Recent News on the Chef2Chef News Desk
	Recipe Club, Vicki Sabastiani, Cucina Viansa
	May Sweeps and Giveaways
	Recipe of the Week: Caribbean Chicken Grill with Pineapple Salad
	New Jobs at Chef2Chef.Net

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U.S. Rice Federation Annual Recipe Contest

"Rice to the Rescue"

USA Rice Federation's annual "Rice to the Rescue!" recipe contest, complete with $11,000 in prize winnings, is seeking participants for its 2004 competition. The grand-prize winner will be awarded $5,000 and a 9-piece set of stainless All-Clad® cookware (retail value $509.99) for the best, most-creative rice recipe that is easy to prepare. In addition, five finalists will earn $1,000 each, along with an All-Clad® stainless 2-quart rice pot (retail value $99.99) and 14-inch open stir fry (retail value $149.99). New to the contest: one contestant will be awarded $1,000 for the best whole grain rice recipe.

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Recent News on the Chef2Chef News Desk!

Rice Recipe Contest for Students and Faculty Shaily Jariwala 2004-05-26 15:10:39
USA Rice Federation's Annual Recipe Contest Shaily Jariwala 2004-05-26 15:04:14
Rathbun's opens in Atlanta Cliff Bramble 2004-05-24 20:32:24
Will Rogers Cowboy Awards Bobby Newton 2004-05-18 11:41:48
Noah Bekofsky Joins Award Winning ARIA Dana Weiss 2004-05-18 08:40:57
Culinary Schools: Food for Thought MICHELE ORECKLIN 2004-05-12 05:24:43
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S African and Virginian Wines Square Off Rebecca Penovich 2004-05-06 10:29:55
Canadian Personal Chef Alliance Conference Terry Henderson 2004-05-04 19:58:17

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Recipe Club: Vicki Sebastiani's, Cucina Viansa

Date: May 31 – June 4, 2004
Guest Host: Vicki Sebastiani
Theme: Cucina Viansa, A Collection of Recipes from Viansa Winery

Monday: Mussels Florentine, Goat Cheese and Roasted Pepper Tart with Basil-Chive Crust, Pepper and Prosciutto Frittata, Radiatore Pasta with Grilled Chicken, Bocconcini and Roasted Garlic, Cheese and Herb Cannelloni with Marinara Sauce
Tuesday: Risotto with Fontina and Asparagus, Pappardelle with Asparagus and Lemon, Polenta Lasagna, Pork Tenderloins with Orange Sauce, Elizabeth’s Veal Scallopini
Wednesday: Grilled Rosemary Lamb Steaks, Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Chicken and Pepper Skewers, Chicken Saltimbocca with Pesto Sauce, Crab Crepes with Avocado Sauce, The Viansa Marketplace Torta Rustica
Thursday: Rice Torta with Zucchini and Bacon, Corn Griddle Cakes, Tuscan Bean and Sausage Soup, Tuscan Country Bread, Chocolate Peanut Soufflé
Friday: Chocolate Cheesecake Tart, Chocolate Polenta Cheesecake, Lemon Biscotti Cheesecake, Pecan Wine Cake, Glazed Gorgonzola Apple Tart

BONUS: You will be able to register to win one of two copies of Vicki Sabastiani's cookbook, Cucina Viansa and you can register to win a Specialty Food Gift Basket from Viansa Winery too!

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Caribbean Chicken Grill with Pineapple Salad

Preparation time: 15 minutes
Marinating time: 30 minutes-1 hour
Total time: 10-15 minutes

Serves 4

Ingredients

1 (8 oz.) can pineapple tidbits or chunks
1/4 cup CRISCO Oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon sugar
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup diced red bell pepper
1/4 cup diced red onion
1 small jalapeno pepper, minced
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

Drain pineapple juice into a 1 cup measure. Add Crisco Oil, lime juice, garlic, red pepper flakes and sugar; mix well.

Place chicken in a large zippered plastic bag or glass utility dish. Pour all but 1 tablespoon of marinade over chicken. Cover and refrigerate chicken for 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Meanwhile, place pineapple in a medium-sized serving bowl. Add red bell pepper, red onion, jalapeño, cilantro and reserved 1 tablespoon of marinade. Toss well and season with salt and pepper to taste.

Heat grill to medium. Remove chicken from marinade; season with salt and pepper. Grill, turning once, for 10 to 15 minutes or until cooked through. Serve with pineapple salad.

Recipe from Crisco.com