Granola Baked Apples :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO!  Granola Baked Apples 

 

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3 Mins Microwave High Power

Two to four servings

2 Medium Apples (I used organic pink lady)

1/3+ Cup Favorite Granola (I used honey multi grain)

1/4+ Cup Favorite Dried Fruit (I used golden raisins)

1/4+ Cup Favorite Nuts or Seeds (I used pepitas)

1/4+ Cup Sweetened condensed coconut milk

1 Small Citrus, juice & zest (I used Meyer lemon)

Shaved chocolate for garnish

Cut and core apples.  A melon baller works great to remove just the center core.  Arrange the 4 halves in a small baking dish & sprinkle with citrus zest.  Top lightly w/ nuts or seeds & dried fruit.  You can either top the apples as I did, or add more of the flavor toppings & create an apple crisp if you’d like.  Add granola, then more seeds & fruit, drizzle w/ condensed milk & squeeze the citrus juice over top.  Place the dish into a Ready.Chef.GO! bag and microwave on high for 3 mins.  Let cool in bag for about 30 seconds to reduce steam.  Served garnished w/ shaved chocolate if desired.  These are also great w/ sorbet, ice creams of all kinds and whipped coconut milk or cream.  

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Simple Sausage & Corn :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready!Chef!GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO!  Sausage & Corn Grab & Go Display

 

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Printed Directions: 4 mins in microwave on high power or 15 mins in a 400 oven.

Commercial prep per each bag:

2 Sausages, recommend fully cooked sausages of any protein type (including vegan)

2 Whole Ears of Corn, recommend organic for premium appeal

Fresh Citrus Slices

1 Tbs Butter or Coconut Oil

1 Tsp Dry Spices, Chili Powder, Italian, Mexican, Thai Seasoning, etc., Chipotle, Herbs de Provance, Curry Powder, Garam Masala, Etc

Choose fully cooked sausages or hot dogs for longer shelf life.  Poke holes in the sausages w/ a fork

Load 2 sausages & 2 whole ears of corn into Ready. Chef. GO! bags as shown in photo.  Top each ear of corn w/ a citrus slice, pat of butter & sprinkle of spice blends. 

Create a full display surrounding the sausage & corn bags including all condiments (mustard, ketchup, relish, jar salsa, hot sauce, horseradish, pickles, jalapeños, chipotle in adobo, etc.), breads (hot dog buns, baguettes, flat breads, etc.), chilled add ons (cheese spreads, guacamole, diced onions, sliced chilies, fresh salsa, etc), side dishes (potato, pasta, fruit & green salads, cole slaw, etc.), desserts (cookies, cupcakes, pies, sweet breads, etc.)

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Oven Roasted Chicken Thighs :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO!  Oven Roasted CitrusChicken Thighs

 

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425 Oven

Two generous servings w/ extra for lunch or snack

Sauce

2/3 Cup Citrus Juice (I used a mix of grapefruit, orange & lime)

1/4 Cup Tomato Paste

2 Tbs Coconut Oil, Butter or EVOO

1 Tbs Dijon Mustard

1 Tbs Smoked Paprika or Chili Powder

1 Tbs Citrus Zest

1 Tsp Salt

1/2 Tsp Black Pepper

1 Tsp Onion Flakes

1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder

1 Pound Boneless Skinless Chicken Thighs

1 Pound Favorite Firm Vegetables (I used mini baby squash & baby sweet pepper medley)

(Opt) 1 Sprig Rosemary, Thyme or Sage

Garnish: Citrus Wedges

Whisk the sauce ingredients in a medium bowl.  Add in the chicken pieces and pierce w/ a fork to allow the sauce to penetrate.  No need to marinate, but do so if you’d like from 30 mins to 2 hours.  Load the vegetables into the bag, top w/ the chicken and sauce mixture.  Add a sprig of herb garnish if desired.  Place the bag in a baking dish, fold over the top & roast at 425 for 20 mins.  They are done when the internal temp is 165.  Let rest for 10 mins & serve garnished w/ a splash of fresh citrus. 

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

 

Ready.Chef.GO!  Classic Mussel Pasta

 

Chef Mark Cleveland

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. 

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Pineapple Guava & Carolina Reaper Pickles :: Chef Mark Cleveland ::

Hot chilies & guavas ripen at about the same time.  Add in the autumn bounty of Dr. Baba's Fallbrook farm & it's time to make pomegranate & oro blanco grapefruit infused Carolina Reaper & Pineapple Guava Pickles.

Not a true guava, pineapple guavas grow readily in temperate climes, have beautiful edible blossoms in the spring & are prolific producers. 

Carolina Reaper is currently one of the hottest chilies.  It's in the habanero family. 

Juicing fresh pomegranates is neither hard nor messy.  Quarter them & squeeze over a large bowl.  I put the squeezed rinds in a colander to drain out more juice.  Compost what's left over.  You can also juice pomegranates in a blender, but I don't think you get all that much more juice, especially if they are ripe. 

Amount	Measure	Ingredient	Prep Method
2	Cups	Pomegranate Juice
3	Tablespoons	Sea salt
1/3	Cup	Sucanat	Or sugar
4	Quarts	Pineapple guavas	Halved
3	Cups	Water

Cover & bring to a boil.  Stir well, then add

1	Cup	Grapefruit rind	Rough chop
1	Branch	Lemon verbena leaves	Optional

Remove from heat and cool uncovered.  Remove lemon verbena and add

2

Cups

Grapefruit juice

I used Oro Blanco

Into 7 clean pint jars, add

1

Whole Pierced

Carolina Reaper Chili

PER JAR

Pierce the chilis w/ the tip of a paring knife two or three times before adding to the jars.  You can make some without chilies for the timid.

Divide the pickle mix with its liquid among the jars.  Top each jar off w/

2-3

Tablespoons

Apple Cider Vinegar

With the mother

Fill each jar w/ enough cider vinegar to come up just to the rim.  Cover and shake the jars.  Leave on the counter for 3 or 4 days, shaking twice each day, then refrigerate. 

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