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This recipe is provided by Executive Chef Desmond Maguire at WCI’s Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club in Naples, FL.

With summer comes mornings on the golf course and afternoons lounging at the pool.  Here’s a summer favorite for you to enjoy at home or to impress your guests! This has been a favorite of our membership at Hammock Bay and Chef Desmond is happy to pass on the recipe  for your enjoyment.  Happy cooking!

Fococcia with Steamed Mussels

Fococcia

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon white sugar

1 tablespoon active dry yeast

1 teaspoon garlic powder

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 teaspoon dried thyme

1/2 teaspoon dried basil

1 pinch ground black pepper

1 tablespoon vegetable oil

1 cup water

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup mozzarella

Stir  the flour, salt, sugar, yeast, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, basil and black pepper in a large bowl. Mix in the vegetable oil and water.

When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, and knead until smooth and elastic. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl, and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 20 minutes.

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Punch dough down; place on greased baking sheet. Pat into a 1/2 inch thick rectangle. Brush top with olive oil. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and mozzarella cheese.

Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. Serve warm

Steamed Mussels

4-5 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 onion diced or shallots
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
4-5 lbs. mussels, cleaned and de-bearded
1 cup white wine
couple pinches of pepper
couple pinches of salt

Heat a sauce pan over medium-high heat. Add oil. Add the onions when oil starts to smoke and. Sauté for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic, mussels, wine, parsley, salt and pepper. Cover pan immediately.

Give pan a good shake, and let steam for about 2 minutes. Check to see if the mussels have opened; if not, let steam for another minute.

If some mussels have not opened, discard them. Don’t cook any longer than 3 minutes because mussels are very easy to overcook and  become rubbery.

Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve immediately.

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