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Thursday, April 13, 2017

Lentil Stuffed Portobellos :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::























Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins
Per porto recipe. Typically 2 portos per bag

For each porto (remove stems for another use)
1/2 Tsp Soy Sauce
1/8 Tsp Everson California Garlic Medley or Flavored Salt & Spice Blend

1/4 Cup Cooked Lentils or Favorite Grain Medley
1/4 Cup Kale or Greens, chiffonade
3 Cherry Tomato Halves
2 Tbs Feta or Crumbled Cheese
3 Basil Leaves
Scallions, long diagonal sliced

Salsa and marinara, citrus & grated cheese for garnish



Sprinkle the soy sauce and seasoning into the mushroom caps & let marinate at room temp for 30 mins or so.  Grill or roast for 6 to 9 mins.  Layer in the cooked lentils, kale, cheese, tomatoes, basil & scallions.  Load into bags & seal.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins.  Let rest for 2 mins before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ salsa or marinara sauce, grated cheese & wedges of fresh citrus

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 is a hearty meatless meal option for lent, meatless Mondays, vegetarian displays and more.  Fast & easy to assemble.  Use a variety of seasonal vegetables & wild mushrooms to showcase specialty produce

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Sell with a full variety of Mexican, Italian, Spanish & French red sauces like salsa, marinara, tomato Vodka sauce, romesco & fresh tomato & herb concasse.  Pack the display with gourmet lentils as an opportunity to showcase the wide variety of these specialty grocery products. Add gourmet artisan breads, fun appetizers for anti-pasta such as olives, roasted peppers, marinated vegetables & cheeses, & gigantic beans.  Add fresh salads, grilled vegetables, fresh salad dressings, drinks & desserts.  Display fresh citrus & grated cheeses for additional garnish

LENTIL NOTE:  Use canned or frozen cooked lentils or favorite grain medley.  Or cook dry lentils using this simple method.  Lentils come in many varieties today.  I used small black beluga lentils.  


EASY COOKED LENTILS
1 Cup Lentils, soaked for several hours or sprouted
1 1/2 Cups Water to cover
(Opt) 1/2 Tsp Salt

Bring to a boil covered.  Reduce heat to med high and simmer covered for 15 to 18 mins until most of the water is absorbed.  Allow to cool covered until ready to use. 
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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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Saturday, February 20, 2016

Frenchy Spuds in Color :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::



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 hungryharvest.net for more info, links, pictures & More!  Follow HungryHarvest.net and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

There are countless varieties of potatoes in cultivation.  And almost everyone likes potato.  It may be the most popular vegetable of them all.  Originating in Peru, read about the history of Potato Goodness.


Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
2
Quarts
Small potatoes

¼
Teaspoon
Sea salt




Cover potatoes with water by about an inch.  Add salt, cover the pot and set over medium high heat.  Set timer for 10 mins.  Reduce heat to medium and set timer for 15 mins.  When a knife goes in without resistance, remove from heat and drain.   


Meanwhile combine the following skillet:



2
Tablespoons
evoo

1
Small
Onion or medium shallot
Diced
2 to 3
Cloves
Garlic
Rough mince
½
Teaspoon
Sea salt

½
Teaspoon
Black pepper

1
Teaspoon
Fresh minced ginger
Optional
2
Tablespoons
Rosemary




Set the skillet over medium heat and let the onions sizzle and sweat for a few mins to get tender.  When the spuds are cool enough to hold, break them into bite sized pieces over the onion mix.  Saute the mix, stirring every 7 mins or so, you’ll want to let them pan roast, so you stir up some nice caramelized crunchy surfaces.  After about 15 mins add:



1 ½
Tablespoons
Dijon mustard
Or honey mustard
¼
Cup
Water

1
Cup
Kale
Bite sized pieces, optional



Cook until all liquid has been absorbed.  Remove from heat and add:



1 ½
Tablespoons
Evoo

¼
Cup
Chives or scallions


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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 hungryharvest.net for more info, links, pictures & More!  Follow HungryHarvest.net and ChefMarkCleveland on Instagram

www.hungryharvest.net

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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