NEW & NOTEWORTHY.The company that makes 17 varieties of Classico pasta sauces has expanded its horizons and introduced Classico Creations, a new line of concentrated sauces and spreads (almost like condiments) in small 10-ounce jars. Two flavors are available - Basil Pesto and Sun-Dried Tomato - and both offer plenty of versatility and options. You can add a few tablespoons to pasta dishes or use to liven up Verb 1. liven up - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" liven, enliven, invigorate, animate energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't grilled or sauteed chicken, beef, fish, shellfish or vegetables, sandwiches, soups, potatoes and more. Or use to spread on pizza (instead of sauce), bruschetta bruschetta Noun an Italian open sandwich of toasted bread topped with olive oil and tomatoes, olives, etc [Italian] , bread, brie cheese or add to dressings, dips, marinades and the like. We tried them both on hot, cooked pastas - with the sun-dried tomato variety, we added a splash of red wine and some canned diced tomatoes and liquid - and with the pesto we added some whipping cream - and they were delicious. We also added the tomato variety to sour cream and cream cheese for a terrific dip for chips and veggies Veggies of Nottingham, also known as Veggies Catering Campaign, is a campaigning group based in Nottingham, England, promoting ethicalbum alternatives to mainstream fast food. . Once opened, the sauces (a little goes a long way) will keep up to three weeks in the refrigerator (provided they have not been contaminated contaminated, v 1. made radioactive by the addition of small quantities of radioactive material. 2. made contaminated by adding infective or radiographic materials. 3. an infective surface or object. ). Unlike some of their ready-made counterparts that have an unappealing cardboard taste, this pesto has good flavor. We liked the convenience and fresh taste of both flavors (they can be used hot or cold) and plan to keep a couple of jars handy in the pantry. Suggested retail price is $3.29 per jar. - Natalie Haughton DINING OUT If you're planning to treat Dad to brunch, lunch or dinner on Sunday, there's the usual plethora of restaurant options. Consider a beach-area trip to Granita gra·ni·ta n. A granular dessert ice with a sugar-syrup base, usually flavored with fruit purée, coffee, or wine. [Italian, from feminine past participle of granire, to make grainy, granulate in Malibu (brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.), where chef Jennifer Naylor's potato galette Galette is a general term used in French to designate different types of round and flat crusty cakes. One noticeable type is the galette des rois (King cake) eaten on the day of Epiphany. with scrambled eggs, smoked salmon, dill cream and salmon caviar ($16) would be a definite pleaser. Additional a la carte brunch choices will range from cheese blintzes, fruit smoothies and cashew chicken salad to buttermilk pancakes, mushroom ravioli, white salmon, lobster sandwich, leg of lamb, chicken mole and pizzas at prices from $6.50 to $19. Dinner will also be served from 5:30 p.m. Address: 23725 W. Malibu Road. Reservations: (310) 456-0488. Cha Cha Cha Encino's brunch buffet 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. ($24; children 8 and under, $12) will offer selections like salmon, swordfish swordfish, large food and game fish, Xiphias gladius, of the warmer Atlantic and Pacific waters, related to the sailfish. It is named for its sharp, broad, elongated upper jaw, which it uses to flail and pierce its prey of smaller fish, rising beneath a school , roast lamb, chicken, pasta, scrambled eggs, plantains and a variety of salads. Dinner will be available from 4:30 p.m. Address: 17499 Ventura Blvd. Reservations: (818) 789-3600. Top-draw dinner deal for Dad is the $15, three-course, prix-fixe menu at Carafe (formerly Le Chardonnay). It consists of soup or salad, one of eight entrees (salmon, rabbit, mussels, veal sausage, Cornish game hen, pork loin loin (loin) the part of the back between the thorax and pelvis. loin n. The part of the body on either side of the spinal column between the ribs and the pelvis. , cannelloni can·nel·lo·ni n. 1. Pasta in large-sized tubes. 2. A dish consisting of such tubes stuffed with meat, vegetables, or cheese and baked in a tomato or cream sauce. [Italian, pl. or beef in red wine) and one of three desserts (bread pudding, profiteroles, apple tart). Address: 8284 Melrose Ave. Reservations: (323) 655-8880. - Larry Lipson CAPTION(S): 2 photos Photo: (1 -- 2) no caption (two jars of Classico Creations) |
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