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Showing posts with label cashews. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Honey Dijon Brussels Sprouts w/ Cashews :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

























 

  

 

Microwave on high for 6 to 10 mins or 400 oven for 25 to 40 mins depending on tenderness preferences
Serves 2 to 4 as entrée or side dish

1 Pound Brussels Srpouts, halved, quartered or shredded
1 Shallot (about 1/2 cup sliced)
3/4 to 1 Cup Toasted Cashews
2 Tbs Dijon Mustard
Salt & Pepper
1/2 Cup Italian Dressing
(Opt) 1 Tbs EVOO

Add the Brussels sprouts to the bag along w/ the Dijon, salt & pepper.  Pile in the sliced shallot, then the cashews.  Add the Italian dressing & optional EVOO.  Seal the bag & shake to combine the flavorings.  I like to leave the sprouts, shallot & cashews in layers, for optimal cooking. 

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave on high for 6 to 10 mins (I prefer 8 mins) or roast in a 400 oven for 25 to 40 mins depending on how tender you prefer your Brussels sprouts.  Let rest for 3 mins before opening the bag.  Slide out onto a serving platter or bowl and toss well to combine all.  Serve as a main or side dish.  Toss w/ cooked pasta for a hearty meatless entrée. 

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 works well with everything from the cabbage family, savoy, red, green, napa cabbage or a mix.  Add carrots, broccoli or cauliflower for color interest.  I like to fill this bag full so the layers stay separate & the plump bags invite sales. 

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Build your display with items to morph this into entrée status.  Pre cooked & grilled meats & seafood, grain medley, fresh pasta, hearty artisan breads, gourmet flatbreads & tortillas.  More nuts & croutons for crunch.  Add beverages, condiments like Honey Dijon, Italian dressing, fine EVOOs, related side dishes & hot chili spice blends & hot sauces.  When doing BBQ displays add bags of the Brussels sprouts for both side dish & meatless entrée options for your customers.  Most everyone has a few meat free guests at every party.  


























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Monday, July 25, 2016

Thai Chili Lime Cantaloupe :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::





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This is visually stunning & so full of flavor.  If you’re not a fan of flavored mango, use plain or other dried fruit such as pineapple, apricot, cherries & cranberries.  Try it w/ honeydew melons too.  Share your photos on Hungry Harvest social media.






























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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

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Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Easiest Salty & Sweet Roasted Nutz



This is a great way to use those adorable 1 oz jam, jelly and preserves jars we get in gift baskets and from fancy brunches.  There are only three ingredients, virtually no time to prep and they finish themselves off in a turned off oven.  I particularly like whole almonds, pecans, walnuts, cashews and pistachios for this.  And you can use single nut varieties or mixed nuts as you choose.  Just make sure to start w/ raw whole nut pieces.  If you use peanuts, use toasted* unsalted peanuts.  I like the extra strong flavor of Bragg Liquid Aminos for this, but tamari or shoyu soy sauces work well too. 


Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Cup
Raw whole nuts

1
Teaspoon
1
Ounce
Favorite preserves or jelly

 
Set the oven to 325.  Combine all in a glass oven proof bowl.  Set the timer for 10 mins and stir once.  Set the timer for 20 mins more and stir again.  Spray a serving dish w/ oil spray and spread the nutz out in a single layer.  It’s nice if they are sort of touching so they stick together a little.  Put back into the TURNED OFF oven and allow to completely cool.

*NOTE: To toast raw peanuts, place them in a single layer on a sheet pan and toast in a 375 oven setting your timer for 5 minute intervals.  When they are golden toasty brown and fragrant, they are done.  Lower the oven temp to 325 to continue with the above recipe.   
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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, YouTube and Instagram 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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