Showing posts with label Brown Rice. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brown Rice. Show all posts

Friday, December 30, 2016

Stuffed Peppers :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

 





















 

Microwave power level 7 for 6 mins or 400 oven for 20 to 30 mins.
Fills 4 to 6 bell pepper halves for one or two bags, depending on the size of the peppers

4 to 6 bell pepper halves
1 1/2 Cups Cooked Grains (I used a mix of barley, lentils, brown rice, amaranth, quinoa)
2 Cups Vegetables, diced (I used shallot, garlic, red bell & Anaheim peppers, butternut squash, chanterelle mushrooms)
(Opt) 1 Tbs Soy Sauce
(Opt) 2 Tbs Sherry
2 Tbs EVOO
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Cup Cheese, diced

Saute the vegetables in the evoo w/ the sherry & soy sauce or salt & pepper to taste until just tender.  Combine w/ the cooked grain blend & diced cheeses.  Pack firmly into bell pepper halves & seal in Ready.Chef.GO! bags for retail sale.  Not only are these meatless & great for Lenten promotions, they can also be made gluten free, by omitting the barley & using only brown rice, quinoa, amaranth, lentils and other gluten free grains & legumes. 

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CUSTOMERS:  Microwave at powder level 7 for 6 mins or heat in a 400 oven for 20 to 30 mins until cheese is bubbly.  Let rest for 2 mins before opening the bag. 

NOTE:  Ready.Chef.GO! bags allow for excellent texture in the microwave & fast high heat cooking in the oven.  The results are always succulent & tender.  You’ll taste the difference. 

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Build your display with sauces to serve w/ the peppers, marinara, salsa, gravy, adobo, etc.  Choose Latin, Italian, Asian  themes and more.  For my photos I used a chunky adobo sauce with corn.  Add fresh grab and go salads, dressings & anti-pasta style appetizer platters, guacamole, chips, etc. and side dishes related to the theme.  Include desserts & beverages.  If using and promoting a packaged grain medley, display that product w/ the bagged peppers.  











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Monday, July 25, 2016

Middle Eastern Taters & Onions AKA Mujadara :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::


This is a quick version of one of the greatest Middle Eastern dishes of all time.  Mujadara.  Written descriptions date to the 1200’s!  You can find several quick cooking brown rice & lentil mixes (check out neareast brand), or make your own.




















 

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All New Blog Post Format ::> Direct from the Hungry Harvest Recipe Page.  Full Layout + Recipe Card ++ Extra Photos!

Chef Mark Cleveland has joined the team of Hungry Harvest creating recipe & culinary content for success in the kitchen with the amazing produce in each weekly Hungry Harvest box.  Visit www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/  for recipes, photos & More!  Follow HungryHarvest and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy.  You can Eat Well & Live Well.  Follow us on social media to see what Avanti is up to now.  We are Whole Foods Experts.  Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!



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Chinese Fried Rice :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::





Any leftovers are microwave friendly so make extra to take to work.  Serve some cold in lettuce wraps too.  I used the lentil brown rice mix from the Mujadara to make this Chinese Fried Rice full of nutritious protein.  I used an orange tomato for visual beauty.  Share your creations on Hungry Harvest social media.













Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!
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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

All New Blog Post Format ::> Direct from the Hungry Harvest Recipe Page.  Full Layout + Recipe Card ++ Extra Photos!

Chef Mark Cleveland has joined the team of Hungry Harvest creating recipe & culinary content for success in the kitchen with the amazing produce in each weekly Hungry Harvest box.  Visit www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/  for recipes, photos & More!  Follow HungryHarvest and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy.  You can Eat Well & Live Well.  Follow us on social media to see what Avanti is up to now.  We are Whole Foods Experts.  Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!



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Friday, June 24, 2016

Harvest Quesadillas :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::


 
Difficulty:  Easy
Time: 15 mins,
Servings:  Each

Quesadillas are a terrific foil for Harvest vegetables.  I like to add flavored rice & grains to my quesadillas, but refried beans work well too.  Quesadillas love garnishes.  I’ve showcased 2 options for our Fiesta

Ingredient
Prep Method
Favorite tortillas
Corn or flour
Favorite vegetables

Brown rice or grain mix
w/ added veggies
Favorite cheese blend



Once you make your fillings, you can whip up mealtime quesadilla for the next couple of days.  To cooked brown rice & added some roasted yam, garlic, butter & wilted chard.  I used sauted kale & more chard for the vegetable filling. Spoon about a half cup of rice onto one tortilla.  I like an organic whole grain flour tortilla about 9 inches in diameter.












Top w/ cheese, then veggies, then more cheese.  Heat a scant teaspoon of evoo in a skillet over med heat. Sandwich the second tortilla on top & place into the skillet.  Cook for about 5 to 7 mins until golden then flip.  While they cook, make your favorite garnishes.  Fruity crema pairs so nicely w/ quesadillas.

POMEGRANATE PEACH CREMA
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Medium
Peach
Dice
1/3
Cup
Pomegranate seeds

1/2
Cup
Plain yogurt

1
Teaspoon
Lemon balm or mint
Opt, chiffonade

AVOCADO CUCUMBER GARNISH
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Medium
Avocado

2
Tablespoons
Cucumber
Diced
1
Tablespoon
Shallot
Thin slice
1
Tablespoon
Lime
Juice & zest


Salt & Pepper
To taste


They flip easily with a pancake turner & gentle pressure from you hand on top.  The gooey goodness of the cheese sticks it together.  Cook on the second side for about 5 mins.  I cut the 9” quesadillas into 6 pieces, the corn ones into 4.



You can make as many at once as you have skillets & burners.  They work well on a pancake griddle too.  



Any left over quesadillas reheat wonderfully in the toaster oven or stovetop.  The texture of crispy tortilla, fresh harvest vegetables & melty cheese is superb.


Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!
Eat, Live & Party Well
Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

Chef Mark Cleveland has joined the team of Hungry Harvest creating recipe & culinary content for success in the kitchen with the amazing produce in each weekly Hungry Harvest box.  Visit www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/  for recipes, photos & More!  Follow HungryHarvest and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

Avanti is the longstanding leader in organic, sustainable, local, flavorful cuisine in Orange County, CA.

Meaning 'forward' in Italian, Avanti Natural is a culinary philosophy that integrates the best of traditional European and Asian healthful eating with the latest nutritional information for optimum health.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy.  You can Eat Well & Live Well.  Follow us on social media to see what Avanti is up to now.  We are Whole Foods Experts.  Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!



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