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The S.Pellegrino Almost Famous Chef Award The 7th annual S.Pellegrino® Almost Famous ChefSM Competition brought together culinary students from 40 top schools around the U.S. and Canada for a spirited cooking competition. Entrants were judged on their cooking skills and their potential star quality.

S. Pellegrino congratulates Connecticut Culinary Institute student David Awad, this year's title winner for his Pan-Seared Lamb Loin with a Red Wine Honey and Mint Glaze. In addition to cash and other prizes, David also wins a paid apprenticeship under one of the elite chef judges. Chef Awad's recipe will be featured on thesparklinglife.com this fall.
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A double measure of early summer goodness from S.Pellegrino™ Almost Famous ChefSM Jason Flato

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Try another award-winning recipe: Grilled Flat Iron Steak with White Miso Potato Puree from S.Pellegrino™ Almost Famous ChefSM Jerome Rejano.

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What is a great dish that is picnic friendly and will satisfy a crowd?


Try baked chicken. Take your favorite salad dressing and pour it over the chicken and bake at 350 degrees for about 45 min. Turn chicken over and bake for an additional 15 min. Serve hot or cold. The crowd will love you.

This classic Argentine sauce for steak works equally well with grilled fish or chicken.

In a food proccessor or blender combine a cup of parsley and ¼ cup cilantro leaves (packed) with ½ cup of olive oil and ¼ cup red wine vinegar. Throw in 3 cloves of garlic and pulse 10-20 seconds total. Add salt and crushed red pepper to taste.

A traditional French kitchen utensil used for slicing and cutting vegetables into paper-thin slices and fine juliennes. Named for its resemblance to the musical instrument.


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In 2002, S.Pellegrino® started the S.Pellegrino™ Almost Famous ChefSM Competition celebrating the best of emerging talent from the top culinary schools across the United States.

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