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Glendale Ave, Phoenix • 9309 W. Van Buren, Tolleson House Continued from page 37 By Christia Gibbons When chef Bobby Flay of Food Network’s “Throwdown” botched his jambalaya by lifting the lid too soon after the rice was added, it was just the challenge Jennifer and Jake Cranston needed. “We looked up his competitor’s jambalaya recipe on the Web and decided to see if we could do better than Bobby,” Jennifer said. With a few modi fi cations – stronger sausage, no red pepper fl akes – on a recipe by New Orleans chef Emile Stieffel, and a solid commitment to keeping the lid in place so the rice can reach perfection, the Arcadia couple offers its own version of jambalaya this month. (Recipe, page 41) With this dish, as with others, “We invite our friends over to try it and tell them if it’s horrible, we’ll order pizza,” Jennifer said. Jake said the recipe was perfect for helping him to season a new cast iron skillet. One secret to the recipe, he said, is to not fear using a metal, slated spoon to scrape all the ingredients from the sides and bottom of the pan in the stirring process. “It helps give it the fl avor and dirty look,” he said. The couple, married two years this past April, have a seemingly choreographed routine as they soundlessly hand off ingredients, chop, measure, clean as they go and stir as needed in their tiny kitchen with its 1950s pull-out range. “Small space is hard to manage,” Jake said. “It’s good that she’s small.” However, they weren’t so in sync when Jennifer bypassed Jake’s coffee cart in front of Hava Java at 32nd Street and Camelback Road in 2000 as she went inside to grab a coffee on her way to work as an attorney at Gallagher & Kennedy. Continued on page 40 arcadiadaily.com arcadiadaily.com Or you can go for a simpler grilled romaine salad, marinated red onions and Crow’s Dairy feta with lemon-herb dressing. Both are delicious. The contemporary American bistro also turns out some excellent soups. I loved the subtlety of a roasted cauli fl ower soup coming from the McClendon Farms and adorned with fresh mint and toasted breadcrumbs. Chef Christoforo also turns out some excellent seasonal pasta. The last time I visited, I had the pleasure to enjoy a spinach ravioli stuffed with halibut and leeks, served in a fennel and lemon sauce and garnished with roasted almonds. Main courses are generally well- conceived, too. Who wouldn’t enjoy a lemon grilled chicken, smashed potatoes and fried rosemary? The skin is crisp, and a perfect fried egg sits on top. At $18, it’s a bargain. Braised veal shanks are beautifully tender, suffused with tomato sauce and mirepoix and ideal for a Pinot Noir or a Bourgueil. Also on the heavier side, a nicely grilled rack of lamb with roasted Chantrelle Mushrooms and Rainbow Chard. The restaurant doesn’t have a big wine list, but it’s full of interesting choices at good prices. For example, a sparkling Prosecco from Italy that goes for around $36 a bottle. There’s a Santa Barbara Pinot Grigio and a heavier Riesling from Germany. One of my favorite SuperTuscan, Tenuta Sette Ponte Oreno unfortunately is not offered by the glass. Dessert? There are just a few, but that’s all that’s needed. One is terri fi c, fi g-ricotta fritters with a silken texture and thin, crispy crust. It comes with fi g balsamic syrup, crème fraiche and Fleur de Sel caramel for dipping. The other choices are chocolate cloud cake, Pudding and Pie with marshmallows and pecan pie, plus original ice cream and cookies from Tracy Dempsey, who is the pastry chef. Point taken. Authentic and local ingredients combined with old-fashioned fl avors. Now when I fi nd myself in South Phoenix, I know where to go. Arcadia News food writer and local chef Gabe Bertaccini visits eating establishments in the neighborhood and around the Valley for his monthly reports. 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