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The art of seasoning is simple if you think of adding herbs and spices as an opportunity to get acquainted with their flavors. A sprinkle or a pinch of a particular seasoning can completely change a dish. Just think how a change in spices can transform a pound of hamburger; chili powder, cumin, garlic, oregano and thyme with some tomato sauce result in something quite different when the chili and cumin are left out. You have a dramatic change from the base for chili to Italian spaghetti sauce. .
Legislators, staff members lay down law on good meals
For the quail: In a large bowl, combine the Italian salad dressing, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, garlic and bay leaf. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Place quail or chicken in the marinade and refrigerate at least 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove meat from marinade (do not discard) and wrap each with 1 slice of bacon, securing with a wooden toothpick. Place quail or chicken in 9-by-12 glass baking dish, pour reserved marinade over meat, then sprinkle with steak seasoning. Cook at 350 degrees for 45 to 50 minutes, until bacon is done. For the salad: Shred the cabbage and place in a large salad bowl. Add Italian dressing and salad seasoning. Toss and serve. — Adapted from Earl Ehrhart, state representative, "What's Cooking Under the Dome" (Morris Press Cookbooks, $10) Per serving: 816 calories (percent of calories from fat, 67), 50 grams protein, 17 grams carbohydrates, 4 grams fiber, 61 grams fat (14 grams saturated), 176 milligrams cholesterol, 906 milligrams sodium.
2/1-29: Valentine's Day events
Valentine's Puppet Slam: 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Feb. 1-2. Adult puppet shows with comedic and romantic themes. For age 21 and older. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W. Latham St., Phoenix. $10 at the door; $8 in advance. 602-262-2050. www.azpuppets.org. Valentine's Art and Gift Show: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thursdays through Wednesdays, Feb. 1 through March 3. New metal sculptures by Adam Horman are exhibited with jewelry by Alex Horst and Chelsea Stone. Opening reception 6-9 p.m. Feb. 1. Van Gogh's Ear Art Gallery, 156B S. Montezuma St., Prescott. Free. 928-776-1080. www.vgegallery.com. .
Expanding Horizons
Launching a film festival is no easy task, no matter what city you're in or what kinds of film you want to show. But as New Yorkers Eric Beckman and Emily Shapiro found out back in 1997, there are extra hurdles involved when you start with the words "children's films." "In the beginning, I could just tell the picture that started playing in the heads of these filmmakers," Mr. Beckman recalled. "As soon as you mentioned the words 'Children's Film Festival,' they started thinking 'The Teddy Bears' Picnic.'" The misconceptions persisted to the point that Mr. Beckman sought out proactive ways to address the issue. At one point, he imagined specialized letterhead featuring animated images of Mickey Mouse and Barney, and two red circles with slashes going through the icons.
Blonde for more movie roles?
Lindsay Lohan stepped into the Neil George Salon yesterday and emerged transformed. She smiled big as she headed to the James Blunt concert last night, proudly sporting her new darker 'do. Her new look is a huge improvement — she looks way more natural, not to mention about 10 years younger — Do you love it or hate it? LL said in Harper's Bazaar that she went blonde in hopes of scoring a movie role, but we think that her chances are even better with her new look. .
SPORTMEN'S SHOW Wide range of activities, gadgets
Yes, the peddlers will be there with the latest in global-positioning systems, avalanche beacons and emergency position-indicating radio transmitters. Gadgets have their place in the outdoors. But survival expert Peter Kummerfeldt also will be at the 33rd annual Pacific Northwest Sportsmen's Show, and he'll be preaching the gospel of the map and compass, of basics such as a knife and an orange plastic bag, of planning ahead so that somebody else doesn't have to be summoned to save you. "His emphasis this year is on technology, and he makes an interesting point," said Jim Beriault, marketing director for the show, which opens Wednesday and runs through Sunday at the Portland Expo Center. "Pushing that button and waiting for help to arrive should be your absolute last resort." Kummerfeldt, retired from a career of teaching survival in the Air Force, is one in a long line of attractions at the show that range from a collector of wild predators to a collector of $10,000 hand-crafted guns.
Marlyn Monette: Iconic chef elevated Southern cuisine
Slowly heat the oil in a large, deep frying pan until it is 350-degrees F. While the oil is heating, stir together the flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper until well blended. Pour the milk in a shallow bowl. Once the oil has reached the right temperature, dip half the crabs, one at a time, into the milk, and then dredge lightly in the flour mixture. Shake off any excess flour and gently ease the crabs, shell side down, into the hot oil. Cook until the crabs are a rich golden brown on one side, about 3-4 minutes, then turn them and continue cooking until browned on the other, about 2-3 minutes longer. Carefully transfer the crabs to a draining rack or thickly crumpled paper towels, and keep them warm while you fry the second batch and prepare the brown-butter sauce. Heat the butter in a nonreactive skillet (such as stainless steel) until it is foamy and begins to brown.
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