Showing posts with label asparagus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label asparagus. Show all posts

Friday, May 20, 2016

Bestghetti Dinner :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::



Difficulty: Easy

Time: 25 mins + Pre Roast

Servings: 4 to 6



The best kitchen hacks are all about preparation & using time wisely.  We roast spaghetti squash & yam in the oven hours before needed, so when it comes time to prep them out they are cool & easy to handle.  If you made Harvest CatchUP, use it.



Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Medium
Spaghetti squash
Pre-roasted
1
Small
Yam
Pre-roasted



WINTER SQUASH HACK:> Put spaghetti squash on a baking sheet & into a cold oven.  Set temp to 400 & set timer for 30 mins.  When timer goes off add the yam to the baking sheet, set timer for 20 mins more.  Turn off oven & allow to cool in the oven.  I do this the night before or in the morning before I head out.  Cut the squash open, pull out the seeds & rake the flesh w/ a fork to create the spaghetti.



1
Bunch
Collard greens



Yam
sliced
1/2
Cup
Or Fav BBQ, Sweet & sour sauce, Tangy salsa, etc.
1/2
Teaspoon
Sea salt

1/4
Teaspoon
Black pepper

2
Cups
Water




Chiffonade the collards & add to a deep skillet w/ peeled sliced yam, CatchUP, salt, pepper & 2 cups water.  Cover & cook over high heat for 12 to 15 mins.  



1
Bunch
Asparagus




Remove lid, stir in the asparagus & cook for a few more mins until the asparagus is crisp tender. 



2
Tablespoons
Organic butter
Or evoo or coconut oil
1
Tablespoon
Soy sauce
Or GF Tamari
1/4
Teaspoon
Caraway seed
Opt, or fav herbs & spices
1
Tablespoon
Water



Spaghetti squash

1
Medium
Spring onion
Sliced
1-2
Medium
Tomatoes
Diced




Melt the butter w/ the soy sauce, caraway & 1 Tbs water over high heat.  When the butter is melted add in the spring onion, tomato & squash & cook till heated through.  Don’t overcook the tomatoes. 



1
Large
Navel orange







Serve family style side by side on a large platter w/ wedges of orange.  Squeeze the fresh oj all over the collards just before serving.  Butter & soy sauce is a classic umami combo known as Shoyu Butter. 




Remarkably satisfying, spaghetti squash should be plated more often.  It’s clean flavor & appealing texture goes well w/ the earthy chew of the collards, the sweet creamy yam & the fresh asparagus.  If you like mushrooms try it w/ Portobello & shiitake.  A fresh squeeze of citrus isn’t limited to just lemons anymore!



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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Friday, April 1, 2016

Harvest Chilaquiles :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::



Difficulty: Medium, some assembly required

Time: 15 mins prep, 30 mins bake

Servings: 8 to 10



Chilaquiles are sort of a latin lasagna.  We make ours easier, Healthy And Delicious with organic multi grain tortilla chips with amaranth, chia & stone ground blue corn.  Mix and match as you wish



Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
¼
Cup
Evoo

3
Cloves
Garlic
sliced



Saute the garlic over medium heat until fragrant & lightly golden, about 3 mins  Add



1 ½
Quarts
Leeks
Fine slice
¼
Cup
Dry vermouth




Raise heat to high & sautĂ© until liquid evaporates & leeks are tender, about 3 mins more.  Add



1
28 ounce can
Favorite enchilada sauce

½
Cup
Water
To rinse out can
1
Medium
Hot chili
Optional, sliced
1
Quart
Zucchini
Half moon slices
2
Quarts
Broccoli
Florets & peeled stems




Cook over medium high heat until broccoli is tender, about 8 mins.   Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix



3
Cup
Cherry tomatoes
Cut in half
2 ½
Cups
Grated cheese
Your favorite blend
1
Bunch
Italian parsley
Rough chop, about 2 cups
½
Cup
Pepitas
optional



And in a separate bowl beat



6
Large
Eggs
Organic
2/3
Cup
Yogurt
Or sour cream, crema
½
Teaspoon ea
Sea salt & black pepper

1
Pinch
Chili flakes
Optional



Prep out two 12 x 8 baking dishes or one large roasting pan along with



12
Ounce bag
Favorite tortilla chips

1
Quart
Asparagus
Bite sized pieces



Add ¼ of the broccoli enchilada sauce mix to each dish, top w/ tortilla chips then more sauce, optional additions like chorizo or soyrizo, if you wish.   


Divide the sauce & chips among the two dishes (or large roasting pan) in layers.   


Then divide the asparagus among the dishes & top w/ the egg mixture.  Sprinkle over most of the cheese mix.  I keep back about a cup to top the chilaquiles when they come out of the oven.  


Bake in a preheated 375 oven for 30 mins.  Sprinkle on the reserved tomato cheese mix and serve. 



I garnish with a little fresh cilantro for those that like it.  Parsley adds a fresh green flavor & stands up well to time in the oven.  Typically the tortillas & eggs are pre fried, so we’ve cut the fat & kept all the flavor & really beefed up the vegetable content.  Share your creation variations on Hungry Harvest Social Media


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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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Avanti Natural


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Twitter


Instagram


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