2007 Recipe Contest Winners

Fresh Sherry Vinegar-Poached Figs with
Crispy Jamón Serrano

2007 Professional First Place Winner
Submitted by Deborah Gelman of Dujour Catering
New York, New York

Poached Quail Egg and Palacios Hot Chorizo on Crostini

2007 Professional Second Place Winner
Submitted by Whitney Flood of Bon Mélange Catering
Angeles, California

Marcona Almond Crusted Jamón and Manchego Sandwich with Fig Jam

2007 Professional Third Place Winner
Submitted by Adam Hegsted of Brix Restaurant
Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Fried Oyster and Serrano Stuffed Piquillo Pepper with Drizzled Empeltre Olive Salmariglio

2007 Professional Fourth Place Winner
Submitted by Paul Morbidelli of Geronimo
New Haven, Connecticut

Roasted Cod with Olive and Piquillo Pepper Relish Over Stewed Chickpeas

2007 Student First Place Winner
Submitted by Nathan Hirsch of Culinary Institute Of America
Hyde Park, New York

Piquizos

2007 Student Second Place Winner
Submitted by Emily Marquis & Jen Fitzsimmons of
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, New York

Manchego & Marcona Almond Crostini with a Sherry Vinegar Reduction

2007 Student Third Place Winner
Submitted by Paul Inserra of French Culinary Institute
New York, New York

Manchego & Shrimp Stuffed Piquillos

COPIA Consumer's Choice Winner
Submitted by PAZZO Catering
Baldwinsville, New York