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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

Terrific Teriyaki w/ Shirataki Noodles :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::















Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 25 to 30 mins
2 servings per bag

7 Ounces Shirataki Noodles, rinsed & drained
(Opt) 1 Tablespoon Sesame Seeds (I used black sesame for contrast)
3 Cups Mixed Fresh Vegetables (I used baby bok choy, sweet baby peppers, zucchini, shishito peppers & Chinese chives)
1/2 Cup Bean Sprouts
 (Opt) 1/3-1/2 Cup Tofu, diced (I used fried tofu)
1/3 Cup Teriyaki Sauce

Edible flowers & Japanese spice blends like furikake & shichimi for garnish.

Sprinkle the noodles w/ the sesame seeds.  Toss all the other ingredients together.  Stir in the noodles.  Load everything into the bags.  Distribute the noodles attractively.  Seal the bag. 

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 25 to 30 mins.  Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ edible flower and Japanese seasonings.

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.  This example is rather exotic and thus a terrific opportunity to showcase new products you’d like to introduce to your customers.  Because it is exotic in flavor & ingredients, demo this product extensively.  Once tasted, it will sell well.  You can also make more main stream versions easily.  Sub any fresh or cooked ramen, bean based, or gf noodle option for the shirataki.  Sub green beans and scallions for the shishito & Chinese chives.  Sub cooked chicken or pork for the tofu. 
Shirataki noodles are rapidly becoming very popular.  Be the first grocer in your area to actively promote them. Get to know Shirataki!


POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Use colorful signage to draw guests to this exciting display.  Demo expansively.  Feature the words:  Teriyaki, Japanese, Shirataki Noodles, Gluten Free, Paleo, Low Carb, World Food, Asian Flair, etc.  Load the display w/ packets of shirataki noodles of all flavors & cuts.  Have recipe print outs available.  Display all sorts of Asian flavored meats (in Ready.Chef.GO! bags).  Add Asian vegetable blends, packaged fare, nori seaweed, sauces, condiments, etc.  Siriacha flavored everything.  Lots of great green & black tea drinks, boba, Asian beers, sake, seafood poke, more.  Add green tea desserts, Japanese mochi ice creams, etc.  Use this as an opportunity to market and showcase a whole new line of world food products to your clientele. 



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.

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, 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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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

Citrus Shoyu Butter




Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Stick
Unsalted organic butter

2
Teaspoons
shoyu
Or tamari
1
Medium
Citrus fruit
Juice and zest
½
Teaspoon
Black sesame seeds
Optional
½
Teaspoon
Brown sesame seeds
Optional
1/8
Teaspoon
Black pepper
Optional



Melt butter w/ all the other ingredients in a small sauce pan over low heat.  Allow to cool to room temp.  Stir well to emulsify.  Pack into a clean glass jar and refrigerate.  This butter is fantastic with all citrus fruits, Meyer lemon, tangerine and grapefruit are particularly delish.  But the more readily available lemons, limes, oranges etc all make Citrus Shoyu Butters with distinctly delightful flavor profiles.  Double the rest of the ingredients if using a whole juicy grapefruit or pomelo.  Substitute coconut oil or a mix of coconut oil and evoo for a non dairy version.  Use the finest quality shoyu you can find.  If you prefer to go gluten free choose tamari.  You'll find a lot of useful info about choosing quality Soy Sauce here.
This eggs anytime meal is resplendent w/ Meyer Lemon Shoyu Butter.  Creamy from the butter, tart from the citrus and loaded w/ shoyu umami.  Wilted organic romaine, coconut & corn tofu, pineapple sage blossoms.  And it all came together in less that 15 mins.
You'll add flavor quick as can be to any dish that starts w/ vegetables.  Sprouted garbanzos and romesco cauliflower, simmered in the garbanzo bean broth and garnished with a teaspoon of Meyer Lemon Shoyu Butter.  That's all it takes for a scumptious dish. 
 
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.

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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