Fernando Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Lightly season the chicken with salt, pepper,garlic powder and cumin. Then very lightly brown chicken in butter and oil on all sides, reduce heat, add onion, green pepper, and ¼ cup water. Cover and simmer til chicken and vegetables are done, about 12-15 minutes, adding mushrooms during last 5 minutes. Drain, then add rest of ingredients, (except fettuccini), *adding just 1 cup of the cheese. Simmer this on LOW just til heated through, *do not boil or it might separate because of the sour cream. Serve over, (*or mix in), fresh (cooked) fettucini noodles. Top/garnish with last of cheese, and chopped parsley if desired. Cover and let set 3-5 minutes til cheese has melted, or pop into the oven for a few minutes. Serves 4-6.

Steps:

• Pour all the liquid ingredients into a mixing glass. Add large cold ice cubes and stir for 40 revolutions. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Place the fresh mint sprig in the palm of your hand and smack it with your other hand to release the aroma. Gently place the mint on the surface of the cocktail and serve.
• Dominant Flavors: chocolate overtones and well-balanced botanicals
• Body: silky, rich
• Dryness: medium
• Complexity: high
• Accentuating or Contrasting Flavors: vanilla and mint
• Finish: long, bitter, minty
• Glass: cocktail