Showing posts with label mushrooms. Show all posts
Showing posts with label mushrooms. Show all posts

Thursday, April 13, 2017

Lentil Stuffed Portobellos :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::























Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins
Per porto recipe. Typically 2 portos per bag

For each porto (remove stems for another use)
1/2 Tsp Soy Sauce
1/8 Tsp Everson California Garlic Medley or Flavored Salt & Spice Blend

1/4 Cup Cooked Lentils or Favorite Grain Medley
1/4 Cup Kale or Greens, chiffonade
3 Cherry Tomato Halves
2 Tbs Feta or Crumbled Cheese
3 Basil Leaves
Scallions, long diagonal sliced

Salsa and marinara, citrus & grated cheese for garnish



Sprinkle the soy sauce and seasoning into the mushroom caps & let marinate at room temp for 30 mins or so.  Grill or roast for 6 to 9 mins.  Layer in the cooked lentils, kale, cheese, tomatoes, basil & scallions.  Load into bags & seal.

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins.  Let rest for 2 mins before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ salsa or marinara sauce, grated cheese & wedges of fresh citrus

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.  This is a hearty meatless meal option for lent, meatless Mondays, vegetarian displays and more.  Fast & easy to assemble.  Use a variety of seasonal vegetables & wild mushrooms to showcase specialty produce

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Sell with a full variety of Mexican, Italian, Spanish & French red sauces like salsa, marinara, tomato Vodka sauce, romesco & fresh tomato & herb concasse.  Pack the display with gourmet lentils as an opportunity to showcase the wide variety of these specialty grocery products. Add gourmet artisan breads, fun appetizers for anti-pasta such as olives, roasted peppers, marinated vegetables & cheeses, & gigantic beans.  Add fresh salads, grilled vegetables, fresh salad dressings, drinks & desserts.  Display fresh citrus & grated cheeses for additional garnish

LENTIL NOTE:  Use canned or frozen cooked lentils or favorite grain medley.  Or cook dry lentils using this simple method.  Lentils come in many varieties today.  I used small black beluga lentils.  


EASY COOKED LENTILS
1 Cup Lentils, soaked for several hours or sprouted
1 1/2 Cups Water to cover
(Opt) 1/2 Tsp Salt

Bring to a boil covered.  Reduce heat to med high and simmer covered for 15 to 18 mins until most of the water is absorbed.  Allow to cool covered until ready to use. 
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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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Sweet & Sour Vegetables w/ Meatless Meatballs :: Chef Mark Cleveland @ Ready.Chef.GO! ::



















 

Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins
2 servings in each bag

3 Cups Favorite Fresh Veg Medley, bite sized pieces (I used sweet bell peppers, baby broccoli, cooked golden beets, scallions & radicchio)
3/4 Cup Favorite Sweet Sour Sauce
6 Meatless Meatballs

Fresh herbs & scallions for garnish

Add the cut vegetables to the bag along with the sweet and sour sauce.  Shake to combine.  Load in the meatless balls and seal the bag

REHEATING INSTRUCTIONS: Microwave high for 3 mins or 450 oven or 20 to 30 mins.  Let rest for 2 mins before opening the bag.  Garnish w/ fresh herbs & scallions

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.  This is another great opportunity to work with your produce buyers to showcase seasonal vegetables on a weekly basis.  Meatless meatballs are available nationwide & cater to a market looking for meatless options.  This is a terrific opportunity to showcase, sample & sell everything related to the natural product sales explosion.  Do this recipe with various all natural organic meatballs such as pasture raised beef, lamb, pork, chicken and turkey.  Use fully cooked meatballs. 

POINT OF SALE DISPLAY:  Display all of your organic, vegetarian, gluten free, vegan & meatless products here.  Place signage with all of those key words at the display.  Use as part of a hot food sampling event.  Add garnishes of fresh herbs, scallions, citrus and more. 










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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

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Avanti Power Dashi \\ Flavors of Immune Defense //



Avanti Power Dashi supports roasted organic eggplant dengaku w/ garlic tomatoes & jalapeño
Pay attention to the care & feeding of your internal immune system.  There are microbes lurking all about.  Keep your wits about you w/ an arsenal of super food defenses to insure that the invading hoards remain at bay.

Dashi is the Mother Broth of Japan, loaded w/ umami, generally containing kombu seaweed & katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) as the main ingredients.  Avanti Power Dashi is a vegetarian version enhanced w/ shiitake mushrooms and a cornucopia of optional ingredients too.  This open ended recipe encourages creativity in your kitchen. 

This is an immune boosting micro nutrient rich flavor powerhouse.  Always use the highest quality ingredients.  Always choose organic whenever possible.  Keep it somewhat simple.  There are a few essential ingredients.  The rest are optional.  Make it in many variations until you find two or three versions that entrance you the most.  Keep it seasonal and garden fresh as well.  Grow your own onions and garlic.

Avanti Power Dashi steeped and basking in its magnificence
Avanti Power Dashi

Essential Ingredients

Amount
Measure
Ingredient
Prep Method
2
Quarts
Filtered water

5
Medium
Dried shiitake mushrooms

1
3 X 4 inch
Dashi kombu
Wiped w/ damp cloth
¼
Cup
Citrus zest
Organic

Optional Ingredients

2 to 5
Whole
Dried chili peppers
¼
Teaspoon
Green tea
¼
Teaspoon
Asafetida
½
Teaspoon
Reishi mushroom powder
1
Teaspoon
 Dried oregano
1
Tablespoon
Nama shoyu or tamari
2
Tablespoons
Sake or sherry

Power Roots

1
Tablespoon
Fresh ginger
1
Medium
Red onion, skin & first layer
2 or 3
Medium
Scallions
1
Large
Leek trimmings
1
Tablespoon
Fresh galangal
2
Teaspoons
Fresh turmeric
2
Whole
Garlic cloves, crushed
1
Medium
Carrot

Strong Fresh Herbs

1
Sprig
Lemon verbena
1
4 inch piece
Lemon grass
3
Whole
Bay leaves

Delicate Fresh Herbs

2
Sprigs
Lemon balm
3
Sprigs
Fresh oregano
8
Whole
Fresh basil leaves
10
Springs
Fresh thyme
1
Sprig
rosemary

Combine the essential ingredients w/ your optional, power root and strong herb selections in a medium stock pot. Cover and put over medium low heat.  Set a timer for 15 mins.  When the mixture comes to a very low simmer, allow to barely simmer very gently, covered for 5 mins.  Turn off heat.  Replace cover and allow to fully cool.  If adding delicate fresh herbs, add them 20 mins after you’ve turned off the heat.  Replace cover and cool. 

Putting the Dashi in Age Dashi Dofu w/ Avanti Shichimi crusted organic tofu
Once cool, there are three ways to go.  1) strain and use the powerful clear broth.  2) Pull out the herbs, lemon grass, bay leaves, lemon verbena etc. (anything fibrous or tough) and Vitamix the rest for a true power bisque. 3) Strain off the first power broth for a clear delight, then Vitamix the soft bits w/ some brewed herbal, green or genmai tea for an amazing soup & sauce base.  

Blended Avanti Power Dashi forms the flavor sauce for Crystal Dumplings & Frittata Crisps
Once you taste the base flavors of this umami rich, versatile kitchen concoction you'll be inspired to plate up a myriad of dishes.

Shiitake & crimini mushrooms lend their charms to roasted vegetables w/ blended Power Dashi
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.

Our successful restaurant Avanti Café was located on 17th St in Costa Mesa from 2005 through 2014.  Follow us on social media to see what is new and in store for Avanti in our culinary futures.

At Avanti Natural, we believe that you don't have to sacrifice taste to eat healthy; you can Eat Well & Live Well

We are Whole Foods Experts  It’s time to take Avanti Natural to restaurant menus & kitchens everywhere.

Post photos of your versions of Avanti Natural recipes on our Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages.  Check our blog on the website for how to recipe blogs.  We’re excited to see and share your culinary creativity!