Catalan Cuisine for Miki-san

SPANISH DINNER WITH MIKI S

Almonds

Cava

Baby Greens with Calabrese Bleu Cheese, Onions and Green Apples in a Sherry Vinaigrette

Chicken in Garlic Sauce (Recipe below)

Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Honey and Cinnamon Broiled Tomatoes

Coffee

Jordan Almonds

House-made Coffee Liqueur

CHICKEN IN GARLIC SAUCE (POLLO EN SALSA DE AJO)

Here's how to make a dish so delicious it will enter your permanent repertoire after the first preparation! OK, pour a nice glass of dry sherry and sip to taste. Now cut 2 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs into thirds and toss with lots of paprika, some salt and cayenne pepper.

Heat about 2 T. of very good olive oil in a large skillet and brown for 2 minutes 6 cloves of unpeeled garlic. Remove garlic and brown chicken for 2 minutes per side. Add 1/2 cup of sherry and boil for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup of rich chicken stock and a bay leaf. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes on low heat.

Meanwhile mash the cooked garlic with 3 T. of chopped parsley. Add to chicken and cook for 10 more minutes. Season again with salt and serve warm.