To let everyone know this gorgeous brown shingle home was just listed, in fact, I held it open for broker's the other day and everyone loved it. The weather was spectacular and the sun was shining through every window, french door and skylight. Broker's traditionally offer refreshments to other agents attending and I of course had to make my specialty dish which has created quite a cult following it seems....the dish is Chicken Marabella from the Siver Palette Cookbook (the original cookbook).
This was the first main-course dish to be offered at The Silver Palate, and the distinctive colors and flavors of the prunes, olives and capers have kept it a favorite for years. It's good hot or at room temperature. When prepared with small drumsticks and wings, it makes a delicious hors d'oeuvre. The overnight marinating is essential to the moistness of the finished product: the chicken keeps and even improves over several days of refrigeration; it travels well and makes excellent picnic fare. Since Chicken Marbella is such a spectacular party dish, we give quantities to serve 10 to 12, but the recipe can be divided to make smaller amounts if you wish.
Makes: 16 pieces or 10 or more portions
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4 chickens, 2 1/2 pounds each, quartered
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1 head of garlic, peeled and finely pureed
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1/4 cup dried oregano
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coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
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1/2 cup red wine vinegar
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1/2 cup olive oil
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1 cup pitted prunes
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1/2 cup pitted Spanish green olives
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1/2 cup capers with a bit of juice
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6 bay leaves
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1 cup brown sugar
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1 cup white wine
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1/4 cup Italian parsley or fresh coriander (cilantro), finely chopped
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In a large bowl combine chicken quarters, garlic, oregano, pepper and coarse salt to taste, vinegar, olive oil, prunes, olives, capers and juice, and bay leaves. Cover and let marinate, refrigerated, overnight.
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Arrange chicken in a single layer in one or two large, shallow baking pans and spoon marinade over it evenly. Sprinkle chicken pieces with brown sugar and pour white wine around them.
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Bake for 50 minutes to 1 hour, basting frequently with pan juices. Chicken is done when thigh pieces, pricked with a fork at their thickest, yield clear yellow (rather than pink) juice.
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With a slotted spoon transfer chicken, prunes, olives and capers to a serving platter. Moisten with a few spoonfuls of pan juices and sprinkle generously with parsley or cilantro. Pass remaining pan juices in a sauceboat.
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To serve Chicken Marbella cold, cool to room temperature in cooking juices before transferring to a serving platter. If chicken has been covered and refrigerated, allow it to return to room temperature before serving. Spoon some of the reserved juices over chicken.
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An Enchanted Mill Valley Residence in the land of Peter Pan
Set off by lush landscaping and meandering paths, a brown shingle style residence graces a stunning 1/3-acre site filled with majestic redwoods in the delightful town of Mill Valley. Inside, elegant windows frame captivating woodlands views and French doors give way to expansive terraces perfect for entertaining. Beyond the spacious entry nearly 3250 sq. ft. of interiors with 4 + bedrooms create a setting tailor made for domestic life and gracious hospitality. Vaulted ceilings, generous windows and abundant skylights and French doors all invite the outdoors in and add a grace note of old-world elegance throughout. Come springtime, perennials, lacy ferns, and heirloom garden roses offer up their blossoms in a delightfully abundant way.
· Gracious entertaining finds perfect expression throughout the house’s public rooms, from the living/dining rooms to the gourmet kitchen/family room.
· Reigning over the 5+ bedrooms, the master suite includes a reading alcove, bay window, fireplace and skylights.
· The views from most rooms take in lovely garden views.
· Extra storage, 2-car garage with inside access and laundry room.
· Potting shed and children’s play house complete
· The town of Mill Valley is nearby with shops, restaurants and easy transportation and access to 101 and SF.
Check out the website for this stunning home at http://www.10bradford.com
Offered at $2295,000
