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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Chicken Biscuit :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! Chicken Biscuit

Chef Mark Cleveland

Microwave high for 2 mins or 450 oven or 15 to 20 mins

1 serving per bag

1 English Muffin, whole grain, split

1/3 Cup Cooked Chicken, pieces

1/2 Cup Favorite Gravy (I used wild mushroom gravy)

1/4 Cup Mini Sweet Peppers, rings

Salt & Pepper

Mixed nuts & seeds for garnish

Lightly toast the English muffin halves for visual appeal & to keep them from getting soggy. Stir the gravy & chicken together. Place one muffin half into the bag. Put the chicken mixture into, next to the muffin. Put the other muffin on top off to the side. Lay the peppers on top attractively & seal the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 2 mins or 450 oven or 15 to 20 mins. Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag. Garnish w/ mixed nuts or seeds.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Bill these as great for breakfast, lunch, dinner & grab and go work meals. Feature the biscuits you in the bag. Display w/ high protein energy foods, like nuts, seeds, protein bars & power drinks. Add cold pressed juices, cold brew coffee, kefir drinks, specialty teas. Add nutritional supplements & vitamins. Showcase side dishes, salads, prepared fruit, etc. Add micro brews, kombucha, specialty wines. Feature a complete dessert display to complement the main course.

Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!

Eat, Live & Party Well

Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

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.

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Sausage Scramble Stack :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO!

Sausage Scramble Stack

Chef Mark Cleveland

Microwave high for 1 1/2 to 2 mins or toaster oven for about 10 mins

1 serving per bag

2 Sausage Patties, fully cooked

2 Eggs

2/3 Cup Seasonal Vegetables, bite sized (I used baby broccoli, scallion, colorful peppers, radicchio)

1/4 Cup Cheese, diced or grated

1 1/2 Tbs Butter

Pinch each of Salt & Pepper to taste

Salsa, fresh jicama pico de gallo, gourmet ketchups, edible flowers, etc. for garnish

Melt the butter in a skillet & saute the veggies for a minute until crisp tender. Whisk the eggs with a pinch of salt & pepper & add to the veggies. Stir once, add the cheese & cook until the eggs are just set. Stack the egg mix on an angle between the two sausage patties & slide into the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 1 1/2 to 2 mins or toaster oven for about 10 mins. Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag. Garnish w/ fresh pico de gallo, salsa or gourmet ketchups or any favorite egg compliment.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Add everything related to breakfast to the display, including cartons of gourmet organic, pasture raised and omega three eggs. Add cold brew coffees, bottled artisanal teas, kombucha, smoothies, kefir drinks, etc. Add fresh fruits & prepared cut fruit options, granola, breakfast bars, muesli, trail mixes, etc. Add avocadoes, sour cream, Greek yogurt, fancy ketchups, fresh and jarred pico de gallo, salsa, pesto, bagels, tortillas & everything to accentuate this fast, flavorful & craveable breakfast.

Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!

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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

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Breakfast Chicken & Waffles :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO!

Breakfast Chicken & Waffles

Chef Mark Cleveland

Microwave high for 1 1/2 mins or 425 oven or 15 to 20 mins

1 serving per dual compartment bag

1 Waffle

5 Chicken Nuggets, fully cooked, browned if necessary

2-3 Tbs Maple Syrup

2 Tsp Butter OR 1 Tbs Maple Butter (Recipe Below)

2-3 Fresh Citrus Slices

1/3 Cup Trail Mix (I used M&M trail mix for color & kid appeal)

More Trail Mix for garnish

Into one side of the dual compartment bag load in the waffle topped w/ the browned & fully cooked chicken. Top w/ trail mix. To the other compartment add the maple syrup, butter or compound maple butter (recipe below). I used a 1 Tbs ice cream scoop for the compound butter for a pleasing shape.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave on high for 1 1/2 mins or heat in a 425 oven for 15 to 20 mins. Let rest for 30 seconds before opening the bag. Serve garnished w/ more M&M trail mix

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. This can be made w/ frozen chicken nuggets, pre cooked fried chicken pieces or even meatless chicken products. Just make sure they are fully cooked and browned. The choice of waffles are endless. Use frozen for ease. Depending on your client market choose whole grain, gluten free, blueberry, organic, etc. Quick to put together using prepared items. Looks great, long shelf life. If using plain pats of butter, use a gourmet brand & talk up flavor & healthful properties of organic & grass fed.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Display w/ more packed or bulk sales trail mix, fresh citrus, fresh juices & everything related to breakfast including coffee & tea. If using the compound butter, add the ingredients and recipe so folks can make more at home. Sell it as a ‘whole family project’. Add organic & grass fed butter, citrus, maple syrup, flavored sea salts, spices, gourmet black pepper, etc.

Chef Mark’s Maple Citrus Compound Butter Recipe

1/2 Pound Butter, unsalted organic or farm raised

1/3 Cup Maple Syrup

1/2 Tsp Salt (I love citrus infused sea salt or pink salt for this)

1/4 Tsp Black Pepper

1/4 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

1 Tsp Orange Zest

1/4 Cup Orange Juice

1 Tbs Honey

Melt over med heat until bubbles are large, 2 or 3 mins. Refrigerate, then scoop into 1 Tbs sized shapes & freeze or use parchment paper to form into a log & freeze. Slice for use.

Eating Healthy & Delicious is a Win Win Win Situation!

Eat, Live & Party Well

Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

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

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https://readychefgobags.com/recipes-home/

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Pasta Fagioli Video https://vimeo.com/133115733

Thursday, February 16, 2017

Breakfast Sausage & Tot Bowl or Bag :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! Breakfast Sausage &Tot Bowl or Bag

Chef Mark Cleveland

Microwave high for 2 1/2 mins or 400 oven or 12 to 15 mins

1 serving per bag

1 1/2 Cups Raw Vegetables (I used 1 Cup Red Kale & 1/2 Cup Yellow Bell Pepper)

1/3 Cup Salsa, BBQ, Gravy, Marinara, Alfredo, Pesto Etc.

7 Tater Tots

3 Mini Sausage Links

1/2 Cheese, cubes

1 1/2 Tbs EVOO

Salt & Pepper

Fresh Herbs for garnish

Cut the vegetables into bite sized pieces. I cut the red kale & yellow bell pepper into thin strips. Toss the veggies w/ salsa & salt & pepper. Load directly into bag or into a disposable bowl. Saute the sausages & tots in oil to brown slightly. Top the veggies w/ the tots & sausages, then add the cheese. Seal the bags.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave on high for 2 1/2 mins or heat in a 400 oven for 12 to 15 mins, until the cheese is nicely melted. Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag. Serve garnished w/ fresh herbs.

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. Use any seasonal vegetables. Use any seasonal vegetables. You can tie in to recent Dr. Oz episodes. He regularly showcases healthful vegetable combinations. This tantalizing meal is fully balanced w/ fresh vegetables, hearty potatoes & sausage, tangy sauce & melty cheese. It has cravability & ease of home prep.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Build your display with everything related to breakfast. Breakfast drinks, smoothies, energy drinks & bars, coffee, tea, juice. Feature protein powders & shakes, green drinks, vitamins, probiotics, kefir, yogurt, etc. Showcase fresh fruit whole & pre cut. Add flat bread, naan, bagels, etc. Load the display with all manner of HOT sauces & salsas. Stock extra marinara, Alfredo, pesto, BBQ sauce, etc.