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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

BBQ Marinated Ribs & Baby Spuds :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::














































 

450 Oven or Open BBQ Grill
2 servings per bag

10 Oz Cooked Marinated Ribs
3/4 Pound Potatoes, boiled & diced
2 Tsp Herb Seasoning Blend, Everson Cali Garlic & Pepper or Herb Crusted Seasoning, Cajon Seasoning, Chipotle Raspberry Sprinkle, etc.
1/4 Cup Scallions, thin slice
 (Opt) 1 1/2 Tbs EVOO
(Opt) Fresh Herbs, I used fresh thyme sprigs

Scallions & fresh herbs for garnish

Sprinkle the spice blend on the diced potato & load into the bag.  Shake well to combine.  Add in the sliced scallions & the optional fresh herb sprigs & toss again.  Set the rack of ribs on top & seal the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: BBQ on an open grill foil side down, or roast in a 450 oven for 15 mins, until the fully hot.  Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ more fresh herbs & scallions.  Follow all instructions printed on the Ready.Chef.GO! BBQ bag.

NOTE:  Ready.Chef.GO! bags allow for excellent texture & fast high heat cooking in the oven or on the BBQ grill.  The results are always succulent & tender.  You’ll taste the difference.  Use any fully cooked marinated or rubbed ribs that you sell in house and want to market.  You can use any variety of potato, including more exotic varieties like Peruvian purple, organic French fingerlings, yams, sweet potatoes, taro, yucca, any premium potato you want to feature, promote and demo.  Switch it up for winter squashes like butternut, kabocha & spaghetti squash.  Remember that most home cooks do not like to prep hard winter squash.  Do it for them.  Showcase Everson & other spice blends. 

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Sell the prepacked shrink wrapped ribs along side these fully prepared bags.  Your customers will love the meal in a bag option.  Sell Everson & other retail size spice blends in your display.  Add all sorts of green salads mixes & fresh dressings.  Add fruit salads, fruit parfaits, fresh fruit platters.  Display our Ready.Chef.GO! sides like Warm Mexi Slaw Salad, Italian Green Beans with Chicken & Corn on the Cob bags to build a buffet or picnic at your customers fingertips.  Add everything from your deli relevant & seasonal.  Make sure to add the fresh garnishes to the display, fresh herbs, scallions both bunched and pre sliced.  Add salsas, pestos, pico de gallo and more.  Feature party beverages of all kinds, wines, margarita & bloody mary mixers, fresh juices, sparkling everything & of course BBQ sauces, Hot salsas, guacamole & other appetizers.
Remember all the garnishes listed on the reheating instructions label: Scallions & fresh herbs for garnish



















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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Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Brown Sugar BBQ Salmon :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::





























 

450 Oven or Open BBQ Grill
2 Servings in one BBQ Grilling Bag

6 to 8 Ounces Salmon Fillet
1 1/2 to 2 Tbs Brown Sugar
1 Tbs Chili Powder or Favorite Spice Blend
Salt & Pepper
1 Tbs EVOO
1/2 Pound Green Beans, trimmed
1 Cup Carrots, sliced
1/3 Cup Italian Dressing

Citrus & Fresh Herbs for garnish

Mix the sugar & spice together & season w/ salt & pepper to taste.  Rub the salmon w/ a little EVOO & mix the spice blend w/ the sugar & salt & pepper to taste.  Press the sugar blend into the top side of the salmon & set aside.  Load the veggies, Italian dressing & remaining EVOO into the bag & shake to combine.  Top with brown sugar salmon & seal the bag. 

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: BBQ on an open grill foil side down, or roast in a 450 oven for 15 mins.  Let rest for 6 mins before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ fresh citrus & herbs.  Follow all instructions printed on the Ready.Chef.GO! BBQ bag.

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.  You can use fresh, frozen, canned or blanched vegetables depending on your customer base & their preferences for al dente or soft cooked veggies.  Use more or less sugar depending on your customer preferences.  If using Everson spices try Cajun Seasoning, Asian BBQ Rub, Herb Crusted Seasoning or Mr. Pig BBQ Spice.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Build your display with fresh citrus & herbs & a sign saying, “Garnish your Scallops w/ a Squeeze of Fresh Citrus & Herbs”  Add every BBQ side dish, potatoes, pasta salads, cole slaw, fresh fruits, salads, rolls, appetizers, beer, wine, sodas, punch, tailgate favorites, etc.  BBQ condiments, mustard, BBQ sauce, ranch, etc.  Add Italian dressings w/ precut green & vegetable salads & salad & vegetable platters.  Desserts, ice creams, popsicles, ice cream sammies, etc.
















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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Wednesday, January 11, 2017

Vegan Cheez Whiz :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::













 






















Microwave power Level 6 for 4 mins or 400 oven for 15 to 20 mins
3 Cups (enough for two party buffet bowls)

1 Can (15 Ounce) Organic Butternut Squash or Pumpkin Puree (Or 2 Cups Cooked & Mashed Butternut Squash or Pumpkin)
1/4 Cup Fresh Lemon Juice
1 Tbs Cider Vinegar
1/3 Cup Nutritional Yeast
2 Tsp Dijon Mustard (Or Hot Chinese Mustard)
1/4 Tsp Turmeric
1/4 Tsp Onion Powder
1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
1/2 Tsp Sea Salt
1/2 Cup Tahini (Or Sunflower, Almond or Cashew Butter)
(Opt) 1 Tbs EVOO
(Opt) 1/4 Tsp Chili flakes or Hot Sauce

Garnish: Sesame seeds, Paprika, Chili powder, EVOO

Combine all in a mixing bowl and use a potato masher to stir it all together.  You can do it all in the food processor too if you wish, but when using pureed butternut squash it really isn’t necessary.  Spoon into serving dishes that fit nicely in Ready.Chef.GO! bags, seal and microwave on power 6 for 4 mins.  The bag fluffs and steams the whiz for a superb texture.  When you see a little bit of golden brown around the edges, it’s done. 

The idea is not to recreate the exact flavor or texture of Cheez Whiz, but to tingle the taste buds with an unctuous warm dip and spread loaded w/ umami flavors.  I like the strong flavor of tahini here, but you can substitute other nut butters as you wish for a slightly sweeter taste.  You’ll find organic tahini now in most grocery stores, Whole Foods & Trader Joes.  Thin the Whiz out w/ non dairy milk or brewed green tea for a wonderful vegan cheez sauce for veggies or vegan Philly cheez steak sammies. 

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS:  Microwave at power level 6 for 4 mins or heat in a 400 oven for 15 to 20 mins until just golden brown on the edges & fluffed in the center.  Let rest for 2 mins before opening the bag. 

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. 

Serve with a wide variety of dippers (cucumbers, dragon fruit, sweet peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, etc.) crackers & flat breads.  











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, June 24, 2016

Harvest Nachos :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::




Difficulty:  Easy
Time: 25 mins,
Servings:  By the Platter


Crispy tortilla chips are the base for a tantalizing mountain of nachos.  Load them up w/ as many veggies as you wish.  This is a good place to try some veggies you’re not too fond of quite yet (like mushrooms).  Everything is tasty on a chip.

Ingredient
Prep Method
Favorite Tortilla Chips
I use 2 varieties for color & texture
Favorite Harvest Vegetables

Favorite Beans
With Chorizo or Soyrizo
Favorite Cheese Blend

Avocado
Opt
Salsa
Opt


I generally use two colors of chips, just for visual interest.  I used colorful sauted peppers & some cooked mushrooms along w/ soyrizo & white beans and of course cheese.  Set the oven to 350 and layer your nachos on an oven proof dish.


I put a light layer of cheese on the tortillas first, then vegetables, more cheese, more vegetables & then the chorizo bean mix on the top.  Remember chorizo is salty. 


Top w/ a light sprinkle of cheese for effect & pop into the oven for about 15 mins, just to warm the nachos & melt the cheese to a light golden brown.  I served mine on a table loaded w/ Hungry Harvest Mexican Fiesta fare.  They shared garnishes of avocado & cukes & sea salt radish slices. 







Invite friends over for this summer time feast.  Lay it all out on a Mexican blanket.  Add some warm tortillas & all these glorious dishes can share all the garnishes.  Maybe make some Harvest sangria from our recipe page & celebrate the longest days of the year!  ¡Que Viva Verduras!


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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