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Thursday, March 16, 2017

Pesto Potatoes & Peppers w/ Clams :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::
























Microwave power level 8 for 5 1/2 to 6 mins or 450 oven or 25 to 30 mins
2 servings per 1 bag

1/2 Pound Small Potatoes, boiled
1/4 Pound Sweet Peppers
2/3 Cup Pesto
Salt & Pepper to taste
1 Pound Clams
1 Small Lime

Cut the potatoes & peppers into bite sized shapes & toss w/ the pesto & salt & pepper to taste.  Load into bag.  Top w/ fresh clams.  Slice the small lime and arrange around the clams, on top of the potato pesto mix.  Seal the bags for sale.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave power level 8 for 5 1/2 to 6 mins or 450 oven or 25 to 30 mins, until the clams are open.  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.  Rotate a variety of pesto flavors, potatoes & peppers.  Make this dish a rotating feast for the eye.  Use all sorts of peak season vegetables & seafood.  This classic version has craveability potential with customers picking it up weekly.


POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Build this display as an ongoing enticement.  This version w/ golden potatoes, sweet peppers & classic Genovese pesto starts the promotion.  Along side showcase weekly variations with flavored pesto, heirloom potato, seasonal vegetable & seafood options.  Add fresh salad fixings w/ dressings, breads, croutons, salad vegetables, fruits & nuts.  Add a full selection of great fresh bakery breads, both whole & sliced loaves with signage saying “Take home a loaf of fresh bread to soak up all these seafood pesto goodness in each bag.”  Display other gourmet seafood products like smoked salmon and cured fish as well as charcuterie.  Market w/ fresh crisp gourmet sodas, juices & ice teas.  Add a display of fresh fruit, gluten free & light desserts.  
















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, November 18, 2016

Mixed Seafood Boil :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

































 

Microwave. 
4-6 Servings

Flavor Base
1/2 Pound Fingerling Potatoes, 1” dice
1 Tbs EVOO
1 2/3 Cups Broth
1 Tbs Tomato Paste
2 Tbs Chef Mark’s Seafood Spice Blend*
8-10 Garlic Cloves, whole
(Opt) 1 Sprig Rosemary or Thyme

1 Ear Corn, 2 inch wheels
1/2 Pound Fresh Fish (I used Ono/Wahoo)
1/2 Pound Fresh Clams (I used Little Neck)
1 Lime, sliced
1 Leek, sliced

Garnish: More Seafood Spice Blend & Fresh Rosemary

Add the flavor base ingredients to the bag, roll the top down (don’t seal), put the bag into a glass mixing bowl and microwave on high for 6 mins.  Let rest for 2 mins, then add the fish, clams, corn, leek & lime slices.  Return to the micro on power level 6 for 7 mins or until the clams are open and the fish is cooked through. 

You can use all sorts of seasonal & wild caught eco friendly seafood in variations of this dish.  Corn & potatoes are traditional, but add any of your favorite quick cooking veggies.  Depending on your micro, you may want to stir the seafood once halfway through.  You can use your favorite dry spice blends like Old Bay, Zatarans, Chili Powder, etc if you choose not to make your own.


*Chef Mark’s Seafood Spice Blend*
1/4 Cup Pickling Spice
3 Tbs Italian Seasoning Blend or Herbs de Provance (salt free)
3 Tbs Sea Salt
2 Tbs Black Pepper Corns
2 Tbs Mustard Seeds
1 Tbs Paprika (sweet, hot or smoked)
1 Tbs Allspice Berries
1 Tbs Celery Seed
1 Tbs Caraway Seed
1 Tsp Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp Nutmeg

Mix well & grind either coarsely or to a fine powder in a coffee grinder or food processor.  Customize it to what you have on hand and what you like.  Raid the spice rack at home and whip up a batch with reckless abandon.  

RETAILERS: Cook the flavor base in advance, Chill well.  Then combine w/ corn, seafood, lime & leek or other aromatic vegetables in sealed RCG! Bags.  Display w/ Old Bay, Zatarans, Chili Powders, etc.  Pack extra RCG! Bags of buttered corn cobs & herbed par cooked potatoes, plus more bags of seasoned green beans, asparagus, mushrooms, squash, etc. anything that would be a good side dish to a seafood boil.  Sausages are a traditional part of many seafood boils too, so have bags of sausages prepped w/ seafood spice & fish stock.  Add fresh salad fixings and dressings, hearty breads, polenta & pasta, baked beans, 3 bean salads, deli sides, beer, sodas, lemonade & more. 


 

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!

Pinterest

Full Portfolio




https://readychefgobags.com/recipes-home/

Youtube

Avanti Natural


Avanti Café


Facebook





Twitter


Instagram


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linkedin


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

Sunday, October 23, 2016

Classic Mussel Pasta :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::






























 

 

8 Mins Microwave High Power
Two generous servings

12 Oz Favorite Fresh Pasta
1 Tbs EVOO
2 Tbs Butter, sliced
1/4 Tsp Salt
1/4 Tsp Black Pepper
1/2 Cup Dry Vermouth or White Wine
1/2 Cup Water
1/2 Cup Shallot, thin ring slices
1 1/4 Pound Fresh Mussels, sustainable preferred
(Opt) Chili Peppers, to taste
1 Medium Lemon, juice & zest
1/4-1/3 Cup Fresh Herbs, basil, parsley, tarragon, arugula, lemon balm, etc.

Wash the mussels in plenty of fresh clean water.  Discard any with cracked shells.  Tap any that are open and see if they close.  Discard any that do not.  Load the pasta, evoo, butter, salt, pepper, vermouth & water into the bag.  Fold down the top and microwave for 3 mins.  Open the bag carefully, being mindful of the steam.  Fluff the pasta w/ two forks. Add in the shallots, mussels, optional chili peppers & lemon zest.  Close the bag and microwave for 4 to 5 more mins.  Pour out onto a serving dish & garnish w/ fresh herbs & lemon wedges.  If you grow your own herbs or visit farmers markets, garnish w/ fresh basil blossoms or other fragrant petals. 


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!

Pinterest

Full Portfolio




https://readychefgobags.com/recipes-home/

Youtube

Avanti Natural


Avanti Café


Facebook





Twitter


Instagram


Avanti Natural Website & Blog




linkedin


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