Café 21
Cafe-21.com
619-640-2121
2736 Adams Ave., University Heights
What Top San Diego Chefs, Leyla and Alex Javadov, feed their kid:
"This rich, delicious salad is just right for school lunches. Salad with olive oil can be stored for a long time and does not deteriorate during the day."
Elmar's Favorite Chicken Pasta
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For 1 serving:
1/2 cup cooked pasta
3 tomatoes, cut in half
1/2 cucumber, sliced in half
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
Squeeze of lemon juice
1 tablespoon olive oil
Dried oregano
Pinch of salt
1/3 cup boiled or baked chicken, cut into cubes
1 tablespoon crumbled feta cheese
Three black olives
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Put the pasta, tomatoes, cucumbers and red onion in a bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, mix lemon juice and salt until salt dissolves, then add olive oil and oregano. Add dressing to salad, along with chicken, feta and olives. Refrigerate before serving.
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Café 21 owners and chefs Leyla and Alex came to San Diego from Baku, Azerbaijan. They live with their 6-year old son Elmar.
Leyla says, “Americans are not familiar with Azerbaijani cuisine. Each of our dishes is piece of art and before enjoying its taste people admire the food. Our food is the most photographed food in San Diego.”
Elmar helps with cooking and meal preparation, though Leyla says she’d prefer that “he would help clean up after himself!”
When asked how parents can introduce new foods and help children develop an appreciation for good food, Leyla says, “If you have an answer for that, please let me know! No matter what you do, your child is going to have his own favorites. Eat healthy yourself, and sooner or later, he’ll pick it up.”
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