Friday, June 24, 2016

Harvest Burritos :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::




Difficulty:  Easy
Time: 25 mins,
Servings:  Each

The great thing about creating a Mexican Fiesta Feast is that your Harvest vegetables can do double & triple duty.  I added some cooked white beans to my rice mix to fill the burritos

Ingredient
Prep Method
Favorite Flour or Sprouted Grain Tortillas

Favorite Harvest Vegetables

Favorite Brown Rice
With beans
Favorite Cheese Blend



Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Can
Favorite chili
Opt
1
Jar
Favorite salsa
Opt


I like the 9” sprouted grain Ezekiel tortillas for my burritos.  Just the right size & great texture.  I use long veggies for easy in rolling & they look beautiful when you cut the burrito in half.   




I used simmered carrots, green peppers & green beans.  But all Harvest veggies are good in burritos. 







Heat the oven to 350.  Warm the tortilla over an open flame, or in a skillet set over low heat or in the oven briefly, just to soften it.  Mound some of the rice & bean mix in the center.  A generous half cup works, depending on the size of the tortilla.  Add cheese, then burrito veggies, then more cheese. 







Roll up as shown, tucking the sides in first, then rolling the top over.  Put the chili into the serving dish or casserole if making a bunch.  Top w/ the burritos.  Warm in the oven for 10 mins.  Add more cheese & melt for another 8 to 10 mins. 



Serve w/ any of the garnishes we’ve made for this Harvest Mexican Fiesta. 


If you have extra burritos they are microwave friendly and reheat well for work.  A well crafted burrito is a meal unto itself w/ grains, protein, vegetables & flavor.  Choosing the veggies & rolling up the burritos is a great project for the kids. 



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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

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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!


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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

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Friday, June 17, 2016

World Noodle Tour :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Hungry Harvest ::




Difficulty: Medium
Time: 20-40 mins,
Servings: 3 Cups Base Sauce

Make up a double or triple batch of this base sauce & keep it in the fridge or freezer.  Then use your Harvest box to create new noodle dishes whenever you want & in a flash. 

PASTA SAUCE BASE
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
3
Cups
Onion
Large dice
1/4
Cup
Evoo


Cook the onions in the oil over medium high heat for about 8 mins until translucent.  Add salt & pepper & garlic & toss for a min or 2 longer until the garlic is fragrant. 
 

1
Pinch each
Salt & pepper
To taste
2-5
Cloves
Garlic
Sliced
1
Cup
Water or broth

2
Each
Harvest frozen broth cubes
Opt
1/2
Cup
Dry vermouth
Wine or sherry
1
Large
Lemon
Juice & opt zest


Add the water or broth, Harvest broth cubes & cooking wine.  If you don’t use the wine, add another 1/2 cup of broth or water.  Boil for about 10 mins until onions are nicely tender.  Then squeeze in the lemon juice.


FAVORITE NOODLES & PASTA
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1/2
Pound
Noodles or pasta
For 2 bowls

Once the base is done, choose your flavors.  Each recipe makes 2 generous bowls of pasta.  Cook your pasta, about a half-pound for 2 servings, while you prep out the sauce.  I used buckwheat noodles for the Chinese dish, whole-wheat fettuccini for the Indian bowl & extra large Italian penne for the Italian pasta.  Use 1 cup of pasta sauce base to start each recipe & add 1 to 3 cups favorite Harvest vegetables.)

CHINESE NOODLES: Start w/ 1 Cup Pasta Sauce Base + 1-3 Cups Harvest Veg
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1/4
Cup
Peanut butter

1
Cup
Water

1
Tablespoon
Soy sauce



Hot chili or chili flakes
Opt


Fresh ginger
Minced, opt


Roasted peanuts
Garnish, opt










INDIAN NOODLES: Start w/ 1 Cup Pasta Sauce Base + 1-3 Cups Harvest Veg
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1 1/2
Teaspoon
Curry powder

1
Teaspoon
Mustard seed

1
Teaspoon
Cumin seed

1
Can
Coconut milk
13.5 oz can












ITALIAN PASTA: Start w/ 1 Cup Pasta Sauce Base + 1-3 Cups Harvest Veg
Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
1
Tablespoon
Evoo
Opt
3
Cloves
Garlic
Sliced, opt
2
Cups
Favorite tomato sauce
Or crushed tomatoes
1 1/2
Teaspoons
Italian herbs



Fresh basil, oregano, thyme
opt





Use as many or as few veggies as you wish.  Cook them in the sauce, or if desired give them a little sauté first.  I sautéed the Italian veg w/ extra garlic & evoo then bloomed the Italian herbs in that mix.  I kept the Chinese simple w/ just a little orange sesame romaine & toasted peanut garnish, and I simmered the veggies in the perfumed coconut broth for the Indian bowl. 


There’s something for everyone & a myriad of flavors that can be made from this simple pasta base.  If you’re trying to expand your flavor palette to include more veggies, saucy noodle dishes are a great base meal.  Eat the rainbow with pasta & sauce!


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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