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Thursday, September 28, 2017

Hearty Ramen & Ravioli Soups Homemade HACKS

Why start from scratch, when you can scratch mix and match delicious one bowl wonderful soup meals in minutes. You'll find a wide variety of organic, wholesome, fresh & dried ramen & ravioli in most every grocery & specialty store these days. Same hold true for the finest organic & free range broths of all kinds, roasted, vegetable, bone & more. Delicious cheeses, smokey nuts, prepared meat & meatless balls and so much more. And here's the hack, all you have to do to create homemade deliciousness is drop by the farmers market or green grocer for a few fresh enticing vegetables.

Here we're using fresh tofu, purple onions, carrots & brown rice ramen in a lemongrass broth. Saute the carrots and onions in a little sesame oil, add the broth and a splash of sake or Chinese sherry, simmer the ramen and it's homemade in 12 mins.

Get fancy and flavorful with a little romaine stirred in at the last minute.

Onions, celery & zucchini sauted in a little evoo & topped w/ golden roasted vegetable broth, ravioli & meatless meatballs comes together while you pop the wine.

Adding chopped romaine or escarole just before serving takes you on a virtual tour of Tuscany.

Et Voila, this is a great time to be a sensible, sensitive, time savvy foodie. Never settle for second best, read your labels & choose the highest quality ingredients to save time & add flavor & flair to all your easy to prepare meals.

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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Wednesday, September 27, 2017

Easiest Pickled Baby Peppers :: Fast Pickle HACK ::

When sweet and hot peppers are plentiful in the garden and farmers market at the end of the summer and into mid fall, make jar after jar of these ridiculously easy pickled peppers.

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
3/4	Pound	Small peppers	Sweet or HOT, pierced

Directions:

Start w/ a clean wide mouth quart jar. Did you know you can buy BPA free plastic lids for your canning jars? Wash the peppers well and pierce w/ a sharp paring knife, to allow the brine to get inside the pickle. Fill the jar half full w/ peppers and add

1	Tablespoon	Sea Salt
2	Tablespoons	Coconut Aminos	Or 1 Tsp Sugar
1/4	Cup	Orange Juice
1/4	Cup	Apple Cider Vinegar
1	Tablespoons	Dry herb seasoning blend	Italian, Mexican, Herbs de Provance
1	Tablespoon	Sherry	Optional
		Water

Top off w/ more peppers, pressing them into the jar. I put the jar into a wide bowl to catch any overflow. It’s ok if you crack a few. They will soften as they pickle. Add water to the jar to bring the liquid up to the neck. Put the lid on and shake the jar well. Let sit at room temperature for 24 to 48 hours. Shake the jar twice a day. Unscrew lightly to let the CO2 escape. Store in the fridge. These are great on everything.

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Wednesday, May 24, 2017

BBQ Chicken & Broccoli :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! BBQ Chicken &Broccoli

Chef Mark Cleveland

450 Oven or Open BBQ Grill

2 servings per bag

1/2 Cup Onion, thin rings

2 1/2 Cups Broccoli, florets

1/2 Cup Peas, Corn, Fava Beans, Carrots, etc (I used frozen fava beans)

6-8 Oz Cooked Chicken Breast

1/3 Cup Favorite BBQ Sauce

2-3 Tablespoons Water

Citrus & fresh herbs for garnish

Slice the chicken breast on the diagonal. Stir enough water into the BBQ sauce to the consistency of heavy cream. Load the broccoli, onions & corn or peas, etc into the bag. Add in the BBQ sauce and shake well to coat the veggies. Load the sliced chicken on top of the veg blend & seal the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: BBQ on an open grill foil side down, or roast in a 450 oven for 15 to 20 mins, until the broccoli is fully cooked. Let rest for 2 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 & 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 chicken, roasted or poached breast, thighs, wings, drumsticks. Alternatively use flavored chicken or turkey sausages.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Sell jars of the BBQ sauce you used in the bags. Display roasted rotisserie chickens. Load the display with all BBQ fixin’s like beverages, salads, sides, more BBQ fare like whole ears of corn, potatoes, yams, etc. Add breads, desserts, especially ice cream, cupcakes & pies.

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Blog post by Chef Mark Cleveland

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Pasta Fagioli Video https://vimeo.com/133115733

Chicken Biscuit :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! Chicken Biscuit

Chef Mark Cleveland

Microwave high for 2 mins or 450 oven or 15 to 20 mins

1 serving per bag

1 English Muffin, whole grain, split

1/3 Cup Cooked Chicken, pieces

1/2 Cup Favorite Gravy (I used wild mushroom gravy)

1/4 Cup Mini Sweet Peppers, rings

Salt & Pepper

Mixed nuts & seeds for garnish

Lightly toast the English muffin halves for visual appeal & to keep them from getting soggy. Stir the gravy & chicken together. Place one muffin half into the bag. Put the chicken mixture into, next to the muffin. Put the other muffin on top off to the side. Lay the peppers on top attractively & seal the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 2 mins or 450 oven or 15 to 20 mins. Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag. Garnish w/ mixed nuts or seeds.

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. Easy to prepare & a good showcase for various grocery and produce products.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Bill these as great for breakfast, lunch, dinner & grab and go work meals. Feature the biscuits you in the bag. Display w/ high protein energy foods, like nuts, seeds, protein bars & power drinks. Add cold pressed juices, cold brew coffee, kefir drinks, specialty teas. Add nutritional supplements & vitamins. Showcase side dishes, salads, prepared fruit, etc. Add micro brews, kombucha, specialty wines. Feature a complete dessert display to complement the main course.