Showing posts with label peaches. Show all posts
Showing posts with label peaches. Show all posts

Saturday, July 9, 2016

Summer Fruit Dessert :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::


















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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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Friday, May 20, 2016

Apple Pear Yam Latkes :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::



Difficulty: Easy
Time: 35 mins,
Servings: 8 large latkes

Apples, pears & yams pair well together in these sweet & savory potato pancakes.  If you like them, make a double batch.  I like them even better when reheated in the toaster oven during the week with their yummy twice-cooked crispy edges.

Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1/2
Pound
Yam

2
Medium
Granny Smith apples
Divided use
3
Medium
Mexican spring onions
Divided use
2
Medium
Navel oranges
Divided use
1
Large
Red pear

3
Large
Collard leaves

1
Tablespoon
Evoo

1/2
Teaspoon each
Sea salt & black pepper

1
Tablespoon
Fresh ginger
Minced or zested, opt


Grate 1 apple, pear, yams & put into a mixing bowl.  



Chiffonade the collard leaves & load into a skillet w/ 1 Tbs Evoo, 1/2 Tsp each salt & pepper, minced ginger & the juice & zest of one navel.  Saute over med high heat until tender & juice is evaporated, about 3 to 4 mins.   


Slice 2 Mexican spring onions & add collards & onions to the mixing bowl w/ the yams. 

1/2-2/3
Cup
Flour, Matzo Meal
Or GF flour
1
Tablespoon
Flax seeds or Flax meal
Opt
2
Large
Organic eggs

1/2
Teaspoon
Sea salt

1
Cup
Cooked brown rice
Or mixed grains


To the grated yam mix add the flour, flax seeds, eggs, another 1/2 Tsp salt & the cooked brown rice or grains.  If you don’t use the flax seeds, add more flour.  I kept my latkes gluten free by using quinoa flour.  Let rest for about 20 mins while you prep the peach garnish. 

1
Medium
Peach
Sliced
1
Medium
Nectarine
Sliced
1/4
Cup
blueberries

1
Tablespoon
Pomegrante molasses
Or Honey, Opt
1/4
Teaspoon each
Sea salt & black pepper

1/4
Teaspoon
Chili flakes
Opt




Combine sliced peach, nectarine, 1 apple, 1 spring onion, 1/4 cup blueberries, 1 orange juice & zest & molasses, salt, pepper, chili.  Stir

2
Tablespoons each
Evoo & Coconut oil
Divided use

In a 12” skillet heat 1 Tbs each coconut oil & evoo over medium flame for 5 mins.  FRY HACK:> It’s best to get the pan hot slowly.  Measure four 1/2 cup latkes into the hot oil.  Flatten to about 3/4” thick.  Set a timer for 5 mins.  Set the oven to 200.   



Flip latkes & cook on the second side for 5 mins more.  Keep warm in the oven while you heat 1 more Tbs each of the oils and cook the second batch of 4 latkes.

1
Medium
Tomato
Thinly sliced
1/2
Cup
Greek yogurt



Serve w/ thinly sliced tomato & Greek yogurt or sour cream.  I sprinkle a whisper of flavored sea salt & black pepper on the tomato & yogurt.  Adding chili to the fruit creates the zing of a sophisticated pico de gallo.  Brunch party at your house.  Share pix and variations on HH Social Media


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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Thursday, May 5, 2016

Golden Peach Matzo Brei :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::




Difficulty: Easy
Time: 25 mins
Servings: 4

Peaches release their full flavor when just slightly warmed in this sweet version of the classic Ashkenazi comfort food Matzo Brei.  Have it for brunch or dessert.  You can find Matzo everywhere.  They come whole wheat & organic too.  We flavored our blackberry compote w/ the flavors of date molasses & orange blossom water from Alwadi-alakhdar.


Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
2
Medium
Grapefruits
Juice & zest, divided use
1/4
Cup
Date molasses
Or honey, pomegranate molasses
1/4
Teaspoon
Orange blossom water
Or rose water, opt
1
Pint
Black berries


Ribbon zest one grapefruit.  Microplane zest the other.  Then summon the courage to supreme one of them.   



Reserve the supremes to garnish the finished Matzo Brei.  You can find many how to supreme videos online.   


Make the compote.  Combine blackberries, honey or molasses, ribbon zest, juice from one grapefruit & rose or orange water.  Stir to combine.  Chill.  


 Prep out all the fruits.


2
Tablespoons
Coconut oil
Or organic unsalted butter
1/4
Teaspoon
Sea salt

1
Large
Carrot
Grated
2
Large
Golden apples
Diced

Heat the coconut oil or butter over medium heat w/ the grated carrots & salt.  When the carrots wilt, about 2 or 3 mins, add in the apples and sauté until tender.  


2-3
Sheets
Matzos
Large crumble
3
Large
Eggs
Organic
1/4-1/2
Cup
Brown sugar
Less is more!
1
Teaspoon
vanilla


Meanwhile, break the matzo into large chunks, place into a colander in a large bowl & cover w/ hottest tap water for 30 seconds.  Drain & combine w/ eggs, vanilla and brown sugar.  Using coconut oil results in a flavorful dairy free dish.  


2-3
Medium
Peaches
sliced

Stir into the apple mixture & fry over medium heat until golden on the bottom, about 4 mins.   




Use a spatula to turn over in large chunks.   




Sprinkle the peaches & fine grapefruit zest on top and cook until the bottom is golden, about 3 or 4 more mins.   




Transfer to a serving plate, add grapefruit supremes, mint & serve w/ black berry compote.  Serve w/ yogurt, sour cream, crème fraiche or ice cream if you’d like.  


Visit the Hungry Harvest recipe page for a Savory Matzo Brei recipe this week too.  Note that the sweet version is cooked over medium heat as the brown and fruit sugars can burn if the flame is too high.  Master Matzo Brei & you’ll be inspired to create infinite flavor variations of this joyful dish.  


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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