Celebrate Bastille Day July 14th with A Special Recipe from Fandango Restaurant

June 24, 2012 - PRLog -- PRESS CONTACT Marci Bracco (831) 747-7455

Celebrate Bastille Day July 14th with A Special Recipe from Fandango Restaurant
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PACIFIC GROVE, CA – Fandango Restaurant, located in the heart of Pacific Grove , stands for a heritage of good taste, craftsmanship of award winning cuisine and 25 years of tradition. Pierre and Marietta Bain announced today that in honor of Bastille Day July 14th, they are sharing their family’s favorite recipes for you to enjoy at home!
Festival of Tomato Paella
½ cup             Olive Oil
1 large            Onion
2 cloves          Garlic chopped
2 large            Tomatoes, diced
4                      Bell Peppers (two red, two yellow) cut in strips
2 cups             White rice
8 cups             Chicken broth (homemade)
3 tbsp             Parsley, chopped
2 large pinches Saffron threads
3 baskets        Cherry tomatoes, assorted sizes and colors

In a skillet, heat olive oil and add onion, garlic, tomatoes and bell pepper strips. Sauté until limp. Add white rice and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the chopped parsley and the saffron threads and cook at a simmer until done (approximately 35 minutes).
Add the 3 baskets of cherry tomatoes and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
Season to taste with salt, pepper and cayenne pepper. Then serve.
Serves 8

To make reservations, call Fandango (831) 372-3456. www.fandangorestaurant.com.

Fandango Background:
Offering a relaxing yet vibrant European ambience, Fandango has earned its place among the Peninsula’s finest restaurants. The menu brims with tasteful dishes from all over Europe with an emphasis on Mediterranean Style cuisine. Delectable dishes from the grill, such as fresh sustainable seafood and Pierre’s famed rack of lamb, are complimented by the warm and inviting European style dining room and attentive service. From the moment you are seated to the last sip of espresso, Fandango makes you feel like family!

From the beginning 25 years ago, the Bain’s have provided excellent food, award winning wine and an atmosphere unmatched on the Peninsula. Fandango offers inventive dishes inspired from ingredients around the globe but sourced locally. Dedicated to cooking with fresh produce and committed to fresh, flavorful local ingredients, foodies love Fandango’s big flavors and unique dishes. Fandango also offers a stellar wine list that has won the Wine Spectator’s Best of Award of Excellence 20 years in a row.