Page 38 April 2011 MARDI GRAS FRITTERS 1 lb. all-purpose fl our 1½ oz. confectioners sugar 2 eggs 1½ oz. butter ½ cup milk 1 Tbsp. Grappa 1 pinch salt 1 pinch baking soda vanilla powder (or vanilla extract) to taste frying oil, as needed Pour out the fl our onto a fl at work surface. Make a hole in the center and add the other ingredients in the center, except for the milk. Gradually add the milk as you begin to knead the dough. Using your hands or an electric mixer, knead the dough until it is smooth, then cover in plastic wrap and let rest for 15 minutes. Then, divide the dough into pieces and roll out the dough until 1/10 inch using a rolling pin or pasta machine. Use a knife or pasta cutter to cut out diamonds or whatever shape you prefer. Fry the dough in boiling oil. The dough should be completely submerged in the oil for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Once golden, remove the fritters using a slotted spoon and place them on parchment paper. Dust the fritters with powdered sugar. The chiacchiere can be served immediately or stored for a couple of days. Chiacchiere: special fritters By Gabe Bertaccini According to the Christian calendar, Carnival is the period that leads up to Lent. Carnival began as a pagan festival dedicated to Saturn, father of Jupiter. During the Saturnalia that was held during the month of March, people would wear masks to drive away the spirits, make sacri fi ces, participate in orgies and invert social roles, turning landowners into slaves and vice versa for the duration of the festival. With the spread of Christianity, the wilder, pagan elements of the celebration were left behind. Carnival became a time to eat and party in excess prior to Lent. For this reason, many of the foods prepared during the Carnival period are sweets and especially fritters. Here I give you Chiacchiere, or Mardi Gras Fritters. The Arcadia News food writer and a local chef, Gabe offers his favorite recipes each month. arcadiadaily.com arcadiadaily.com HAPPY EASTER FROM THE TEE PEE 602-956-0178 ~ 4144 East Indian School Road 8 8 Italian Restaurant $ 44 Italian Treat! Includes... 2 Soup or Salad + 2 Dinner Entrées + A Full Bottle of Wine *from Proprieter’s Selection Open Mon-Sun: 4:30-9:30pm Offer valid with payment in CASH ONLY. 3 couples per table maximum. Must bring this coupon. Offer not valid with other promotions or special events. Expires: April 30, 2011. 4231 E. Indian School Road • Phoenix 602.955.1213 Serving the Valley for over 28 years 3154 east camelback road . (nw corner 32nd & camelback) 602.522.6255 . revoburrito.com . serving lunch and dinner daily . open late nites Four Star Review Four Star Review   “...Chicken machaca burrito, a tortilla bursting with shredded chicken, tomatoes, onions and Mexican spices. It’s a two fisted wrap with what seems like a whole chicken inside.” Barbara Yost, The Arizona Republic COMING COMING! Margaritas ~ Tequila Margaritas ~ Tequila Beer ~ Wine Beer ~ Wine

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