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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.

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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Tuesday, June 27, 2017

BBQ Marinated Ribs & Baby Spuds :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! BBQ Ribs & Spuds

Chef Mark Cleveland

450 Oven or Open BBQ Grill

2 servings per bag

10 Oz Cooked Marinated Ribs

3/4 Pound Potatoes, boiled & diced

2 Tsp Herb Seasoning Blend, Everson Cali Garlic & Pepper or Herb Crusted Seasoning, Cajon Seasoning, Chipotle Raspberry Sprinkle, etc.

1/4 Cup Scallions, thin slice

(Opt) 1 1/2 Tbs EVOO

(Opt) Fresh Herbs, I used fresh thyme sprigs

Scallions & fresh herbs for garnish

Sprinkle the spice blend on the diced potato & load into the bag. Shake well to combine. Add in the sliced scallions & the optional fresh herb sprigs & toss again. Set the rack of ribs on top & seal the bag.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: BBQ on an open grill foil side down, or roast in a 450 oven for 15 mins, until the fully hot. Let rest for 1 min before opening the bag. Garnish w/ more fresh herbs & scallions. 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 marinated or rubbed ribs that you sell in house and want to market. You can use any variety of potato, including more exotic varieties like Peruvian purple, organic French fingerlings, yams, sweet potatoes, taro, yucca, any premium potato you want to feature, promote and demo. Switch it up for winter squashes like butternut, kabocha & spaghetti squash. Remember that most home cooks do not like to prep hard winter squash. Do it for them. Showcase Everson & other spice blends.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Sell the prepacked shrink wrapped ribs along side these fully prepared bags. Your customers will love the meal in a bag option. Sell Everson & other retail size spice blends in your display. Add all sorts of green salads mixes & fresh dressings. Add fruit salads, fruit parfaits, fresh fruit platters. Display our Ready.Chef.GO! sides like Warm Mexi Slaw Salad, Italian Green Beans with Chicken & Corn on the Cob bags to build a buffet or picnic at your customers fingertips. Add everything from your deli relevant & seasonal. Make sure to add the fresh garnishes to the display, fresh herbs, scallions both bunched and pre sliced. Add salsas, pestos, pico de gallo and more. Feature party beverages of all kinds, wines, margarita & bloody mary mixers, fresh juices, sparkling everything & of course BBQ sauces, Hot salsas, guacamole & other appetizers.

Remember all the garnishes listed on the reheating instructions label: Scallions & fresh herbs for garnish

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.

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

Wednesday, May 24, 2017

3 Bean Power Lunch Lettuce Wraps :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::

Ready. Chef. GO! 3 Bean Power LunchLettuce Wraps

Chef Mark Cleveland

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

1 hearty or 2 light servings per bag

(Opt) 1/8 Cup Shallot or Scallions, thin slices

1/2 Cup Garbanzos

1/2 Cup White Beans

1 Cup Green Beans, raw, cooked or frozen

1/4 Cup Walnuts

1/3 Cup Favorite Dressing (I used creamy herb Cesar)

Fresh Lettuce Leaves (I used hydroponic butter lettuce)

Seeds or seed blends for garnish & serve w/ fresh garden lettuce leaves.

Mix together the shallot, garbanzos, white beans, green beans, walnuts with the dressing and load into bags & seal.

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/ seeds or seed blends & serve w/ fresh lettuce leaves

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. Include fresh lettuce options for sale w/ these 3 bean bags.

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY: Bill these power lunch options as easy, healthy, satisfying lunch options for getting and staying fit on the job. Make sure to include prepacked lettuces for sale along w/ this bag. Sample this meal to customers. Show lettuce warp photos in the display or on your social media. Load the display w/ unsweetened beverages like cold pressed vegetable & fruit juices, cold brew coffee, brewed teas, especially green & oolong. Showcase seed blends with sesame, flax & hemp seeds. Perhaps build a Power Breakfast AND Lunch Duo display with this month’s Chicken Biscuit Breakfast bag for healthy & delicious 2 full meal grab and go displays.

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.

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https://www.pinterest.com/avantinatural/

http://www.hungryharvest.net/recipes/

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

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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.