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The Good Life: Dining, Drinks, Destinations

Signature Recipe from Broken Sound Club’s Executive

Chef Jay Prisco: Mediterranean Shrimp Skewers with

Marinated Cucumbers, Tabbouleh, Pita and Tzatziki

Just the name of this dish—and your Directions for Tzatziki:
knowledge that Mediterranean food Grate the cucumber on the
is one of the healthiest in the world— box grater into a mixing bowl.
should be all you need to plan this as Combine remaining ingredients
a very soon upcoming meal for family and whisk until incorporated.
and/or special guests. And knowing that This can be made a day or two in
it is a recipe from the personal collection advance.
of Broken Sound’s Executive Chef Jay
Prisco provides all the confidence you need to know that it will Tabbouleh:
reach the table applause worthy! Chef Jay’s monthly column 1 cup bulgur wheat
of Signature Recipes are presented here with the cooperation 1 cup water
of Clubhouse Manager Ed Cichielo and Director of Food and ¼ cup diced tomato
Beverage Lorant Botha. ¼ cup diced cucumber
2 tablespoons chopped mint
2 tablespoon chopped parsley
3 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt & pepper to taste
Two days before, combine
bulgur wheat and water. Let soak in
the refrigerator. If you are short on
time you could bring the water to
Ed Cichielo Lorant Botha a boil, pour over the bulgur wheat
and let sit and chill in refrigerator.
Serves 2 Food Photo by Chef John Muriel Either method will yield a quality
Ingredients: product. Soaking it in cold water
10 each shrimp, peeled and deveined. Size 16/20 or u15 (the for the two days allows for a more
size refers to the number of shrimp per pound); al dente grain. Combine remaining ingredients in mixing bowl For the shrimp:
1 ½ cups tabbouleh (see recipe below); and refrigerate. This may be made a day ahead as well. Making Lightly marinate in salt, pepper and olive oil. Heat sauté
1 each marinated cucumber (see recipe below); this in advance will also allow the grain to absorb more flavor. pan (or you can grill the shrimp) over medium heat. Sear in
2 each pitas; Marinated cucumber: pan and continue to cook approximately 6 minutes until shrimp
2 ounces tzatziki (see recipe below). 1 each euro cucumber is cooked and tender.
Ingredients for Tzatziki: 1 teaspoon chopped dill The pita can be served room temperature or lightly toasted
1 cup Greek yogurt; ½ sweet onion, julienne depending on your preference.
1 each cucumber, peeled/seeded/grated; 2 tablespoon red wine vinegar Note for Serious Home Cooks:
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped; 1 tablespoon olive oil For garnish, Chef Jay often uses beet and carrot curls (see
1 tablespoon dill, chopped; Salt & pepper to taste photo) that are turned on a Japanese vegetable turner. But most
1 tablespoon mint, chopped; Cut the cucumber in thin slices, combine all ingredients home cooks don’t have this handy tool, so such garnish has
¼ cup lemon juice; and refrigerate for 1 hour. not been listed in the ingredients here.
Salt and pepper to taste.
Travel: Postcards From Jessica

bucket list. But I often recommend that while they are there As you make your forty-minute journey through the stone
not to miss visiting Jordan. maze either by foot or by donkey cart, you’ll come up to the
Jordan is so easily accessible by road, and to miss their “big” reveal! Passing into the massive opening you’ll witness
UNESCO sites and beautiful terrain is a mistake. Most cruise the famous Treasury. This towering structure was majestically
ships moving through the Red Sea will likely make a port stop carved into the cliffside. Don’t worry, there are plenty of
at Aqaba for a day, or overnight for excursions to Petra and opportunities to collect photographs for your Instagram or
Wadi Rum. Also, most all luxury tour operators will either Facebook. Don’t pass up on the chance to ride the camels
include or offer extensions to Jordan. directly in front of this biblical structure.
I assure you that once you get to Jordan you’ll feel transported Travel Tip: Mövenpick Resort Petra is located directly at
to a terrain and culture that will have you feeling like you’re a the entrance to the historic Jordanian city of Petra. This 5-star
true Bedouin living a biblical life! From Amman to Petra to the resort with an oriental flair features 183 luxury hotel rooms
Wadi Rum desert, this will be a life-changing adventure. and suites plus a wide variety of restaurants for your culinary
Your Trail Map: Your first stop to Jordan will hopefully cravings.
be the Dead Sea, so be sure to pack your swimsuit for a dip On to The Wadi Rum Desert. Like Lawrence of Arabia,
into the saltiest body of water on the planet, with around 34% you’ll venture into the rose-tinted mountains and marvel at
salinity. Floating has never been so easy. the desert vistas. Spend the day traversing the desert sands
Also, we have to be reminded that the Dead Sea is “dying,” on four-wheel drive vehicles as you comb the landscape in
and with its waters vanishing at an alarming rate each passing search of a Bedouin village. Once there, you will be treated
year the possibility of enjoying a visit to its shores keeps to a traditional Middle Eastern lunch under the tents of this
receding. For accommodations, many of our clients raved ancient habitat. Or you can be offered a short ride via camel to
about the luxury Mövenpick Resort & Spa Dead Sea. roam like the locals. This is an experience you’ll never forget.
Whether you’re arriving in Jordan independently or with a From One Sea to Another. You might end your trek with
To: All Wandering Nomads in Search of Ancient Treasures tour group, you’ll most likely start your adventure in Amman, a stop at the Red Sea. If you have the opportunity to visit the
From: The “Valley of the Moon,” Wadi Rum Desert the capital of Jordan. Even though it might not be the most port city of Aqaba on the Red Sea, you won’t be disappointed
By Jessica Flores. Jessica has worked glamorous of cities, the hilly topography and the flourishing as a snorkeler or diver. The Yamanieh coral reef that’s found
in the travel and tourism industry for art and design scene will remind you of San Francisco. in the Aqaba Marine Park is world known for the best views
well over a decade. She holds both Travel Tip: A great place to park your camel would be the of marine life.
Bachelors and Master’s Degrees in Four Seasons. Perfectly located, this hotel delivers stunning Wheels Down: It was the famous view of the Treasury
Hospitality & Tourism Management. accommodation and service. Even the standard or deluxe at Petra seen through the rock corridor of the Siq in Indiana
As owner of AWAY Travel in Boca rooms are beautiful. Jones and the Last Crusade that initially sold me on the idea
Raton, Jessica and staff bring 25 years Next stop: Petra. This ancient Nabataean civilization of visiting Jordan. And it was the world-class archeological
of personal travel experience to an was carved completely out of rock. Dating back to 300 BC, sites, the incredible desert scenery, the friendliest people, most
exclusive clientele looking for luxury this city originated when the Nomadic tribes-turned-traders delicious food, and abundant sunshine that had me confirming
travel planning. Ready for your own settled here for security, enabling them to control trade routes. that my decision was well made. So, while you may not find
journey to begin? Visit: www.travelwithaway.com Email Me: Today, there’s only one way into the archaeological wonder any of Indiana Jones’s treasure while you’re there, I promise
jessica@travelwithaway.com or Call: (877) 493-AWAY via a narrow canyon called Al Siq. It earned the nickname of just visiting this gem of a country is the best treasure indeed.
Pack Your Camel: I have a lot of clients who visit Israel, the “Rose City” because it contains tombs and temples carved Wishing You Safe Travels,
and I totally agree this is one place you need to get on your into the pink sandstone cliffs. Jessica