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Chicken Marbella

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This delicious, succulent chicken dish by Chef Andrew Zimmern is simply divine, and pairs well with Cascal Crisp White Fermented Soda.

Chicken Marbella

Ingredients

• 2 chickens, quartered
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3 shallots, minced
• 2 tbsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp coarse salt
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1 cup pitted prunes
• 1 cup dried apricots
• 1/2 cup pitted green olives (I like to use Green Lucques)
• 1/4 cup capers, rinsed
• 3 fresh bay leaves
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup Italian parsley, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup Cascal Dry White

Preparation

Marinate chicken in oregano, garlic, salt, pepper, shallots and vinegar for 24 hours.

Heat oil in a large pan, and working in batches, brown the chicken on both sides saving the marinade. Place chicken in a single layer in a big lasagna pan. Deglaze the pan with the wine and Cascal, reducing by about half. Add reserved marinade and all remaining ingredients to pan, swirl, bring to a boil again and pour mixture over chicken.

Bake at 375 degrees for an hour or so until done.

Season and serve.

Serves 6.

*Recipe courtesy of Cascal. Image: digitalart / FreeDigitalPhotos.net.*

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Roasted Pepper & Cheese Gratin

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Serve this cheesy, dreamy dish with hearty country bread and enjoy with Cascal Ripe Rouge!

Roasted Pepper & Cheese Gratin

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 red bell peppers
• 1 poblano pepper
• 2/3 cup fresh goat cheese
• 2/3 cup low-fat ricotta cheese
• 1 tsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped
• 2 tsps fresh oregano, chopped
• 1 1/2 cups low-sodium, tomato based pasta sauce, at room temperature
• 30 Nicoise or brine-cured black olives, pitted
• Freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Position over rack about 5 inches below broiler and preheat (on broil). Brush medium gratin dish with olive oil.
Place all peppers directly on a gas burner over high heat (or on a grill). As each side becomes puffy and black, turn peppers over with tongs. When peppers char on all sides, transfer to large bowl and immediately cover with plastic wrap (steam will help loosen skin). Let peppers sweat until cool, about 10 minutes.

Transfer peppers to clean cutting board. Peel off blackened skin and discard. Halve peppers and lay open flat. Remove seeds, hard seed cluster, stem and whitish ribs. Slice cleaned peppers lengthwise into strips, about 1 inch wide. Wipe peppers clean with paper towels. If using jarred peppers, rinse and cut into strips.

Spoon both cheeses onto bottom of prepared gratin dish. Scatter roasted pepper strips in gratin dish and sprinkle half of herbs over peppers. Spoon pasta sauce over peppers to evenly coat. Top with olives and remaining herbs. Season with black pepper. Transfer gratin to oven. Broil until bubbling hot, about 5 minutes.

Makes 8 servings.

*Recipe courtesy of Cascal.*

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In Mom’s Kitchen: Cascal Fermented Soda

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Don’t be fooled by the word fermented – this delightful, effervescent soda is like a sparkling juice with crisp, clean notes of various fruits! Cascal Fermented Soda arrived at “Mom’s” doorstep today, and wow – what delicious, tasty beverages. Say so long to sugary sodas devoid of any nutrition, and enjoy one of these all-natural sodas instead!

For those who do not drink alcohol or who are pregnant will especially enjoy the different varieties with a meal, as they can be paired with foods much like wine. Poured in a champagne flute, Cascal Fermented Soda will lend a festive air to any dinner or gathering sans alcohol, too!

Gluten-free and sweetened with natural fruit juices and stevia, Cascal is also caffeine-free and contains only 60-80 calories per serving. It is truly a treat and fast becoming one of “Mom’s” favorite beverages, especially the Berry Cassis flavor!

Available in both cans and bottles that can be recycled, Cascal is offered in the following 5 flavors:

1. CRISP WHITE – With notes of Pear, Apricot & Magnolia Flavors

2. FRESH TROPICAL – With notes of Mango, Jasmine & Kaffir Lime Flavors

3. BERRY CASSIS – With notes Black Current, Tangerine & Lemon Flavors

4. BRIGHT CITRUS- With notes of Lemongrass, Tangerine & Pineapple Flavors

5. RIPE ROUGE- With notes of Cherry, Rose and Chocolate

To learn more about Cascal or to locate a retailer near you, please visit Cascal.com.

*Company generously provided samples and images for this piece.*

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