Posted in Healthy, Plant-forward on Oct 26th, 2020
Get ready to “bowl over” your guests with this delicious plant-forward bowl using a blend of orzo pasta, quinoa and black rice as the base. This Barilla Orzo Bowl with Mushroom Shawarma and Ladolemono is great for grab-n-go or takeout, and is easily customizable. The shawarma-spice blend used on the mushrooms is a flavor secret you’ll find lots of uses for! This dish is perfect for an action station or bowl-bar setup, and holds really well for grab-n-go.
Get the recipe: https://www.plantforwardkitchen.org/recipe/mushroom-shawarma
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This Asian stir fry features three types of beans: black beans, green beans, and a black bean sauce. While black beans aren’t a typical Asian stir fry ingredient, they are complemented perfectly with the rich and flavorful black bean sauce. Black bean sauce is made from fermenting black soybeans, a process that gives the beans a sharp, pungent, and umami-rich flavor.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/northarvest/recipe13/
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Posted in Recipe Videos, Healthy, Beans on Sep 10th, 2012
With Americans increasingly seeking out vegetarian menu options, this vegetable-packed sandwich is sure to please. While everybody makes hummus with chick peas, this pita pocket is filled with a hummus that Chef Scott Samuel makes with white beans, roasted red peppers, cumin and cayenne.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/northarvest/recipe14/
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Posted in Recipe Videos, Healthy, Beans on Sep 8th, 2012
Give your tired tomato soup recipe a kick by adding cannellini beans and smoky bacon. This soup is simple to make, but hearty, satisfying and full of healthful ingredients.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/northarvest/recipe27/
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Posted in Recipe Videos, Healthy, Beans on Sep 8th, 2012
Some of the trendiest flavors on contemporary tables are coming from Latin America. This Mexican-inspired sandwich is filled with flavorful puree of black beans as the main protein. Mushrooms, spicy chipotle mayonnaise, avocado and pickled jalapeño give this torta a unique and delicious flavor profile that your customers will love.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/northarvest/recipe18/
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Posted in Recipe Videos, Healthy, Grapes on Dec 15th, 2011
Fresh grape juice with a hint of lavender soda is a refreshing beverage option. Omit the lavender for kids and add a splash of gin for the grownups.
Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/grapes/recipe17/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca prepares some chicken skewers marinated in a unique Tunisian spice blend of ginger, garlic, paprika, coriander, caraway seeds, red pepper flakes, and curry powder. Tunisia’s extraordinary flavors reflect the country’s Mediterranean, Arab, Turkish, French, and Berber cultural influences.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe30/
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Posted in DefaultTag, Baking, Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
CIA Baking and Pastry Instructor Stephen Durfee show us how to make an American classic cake, the chiffon. Chiffon is a foam type cake that gets its light fluffy texture from using canola oil instead of butter as the fat.
Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe6/
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Posted in DefaultTag, Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca prepares one of his favorite meals, Crab Cakes with a Warm Black Truffle Vinaigrette. He shows us techniques for bringing out the truffle flavor to its fullest and achieving the perfect crispiness on the crab cakes.
Recipe at: http://ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe17/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
CIA Chef Tucker Bunch shows us how to make a classic sandwich, the Cuban. The Cuban sandwich is a variation on a ham and cheese, and was originally created in cafes catering to Cuban workers in the early Cuban immigrant communities of Florida. The sandwich is made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, sour kraut, mustard, and canola mayonnaise.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe29/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca prepares Savory Bacon Ricotta and Spinach Fritters that are sure to delight bacon lovers the world over. These fritters make for a great appetizer or small plate.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe21/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca takes advantage of summer’s produce in this healthy dish of grilled vegetables. For added flavor, he marinates the vegetables in canola oil and herbs for 10 minutes, and finishes the dish with a drizzle of canola, Greek yogurt, shallot and garlic aioli.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe13/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca shows us how to make mayonnaise. Mayonaise is made from an emulsion of pasteurized egg yolks, mustard, vinegar, lemon juice, canola oil, salt, white pepper and water. He shows us how to properly balance the flavors, and how to reach the perfect texture for a stable emulsion.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe14/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Vichyssoise is a classic soup traditionally made of puréed leeks, onions, potatoes, cream, and stock. Chef Almir Da Fonseca layers unique flavors and textures in the soup by adding parsnip to the puree and topping the soup with apple horseradish oil and crispy roasted shiitake chips.
Recipe at: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe16/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca prepares a potato salad with a tasty and creative twist. He smokes the yukon gold potatoes over hickory for a woody, nutty flavor. He uses canola oil for the gribiche to make sure the subtle flavors of this dish shine.
Go to recipe: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe11/
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Posted in Baking, Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
CIA Baking and Pastry Instructor Stephen Durfee show us how to make a heart healthy pie crust. In place of butter, lard or partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening, he uses canola oil.
Go to recipe page: http://ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe7/
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Posted in Baking, Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 22nd, 2010
CIA Baking and Pastry Instructor Stephen Durfee show us how to make a heart healthy pie crust that you press into the pan rather than roll out into a sheet of dough. In place of butter, lard or partially hydrogenated vegetable shortening, he uses canola oil.
Go to recipe page: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe8/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy on Jan 21st, 2010
Chef Almir Da Fonseca shows us a creative take on ceviche, typically made with raw seafood gently cooked in lime juice. He prepares a vegetarian version of this classic dish, with meaty oyster mushrooms, tart grapefruit supremes, and creamy avocado flavored with fresh herbs and a canola oil citrus vinaigrette.
Go to recipe page: http://ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe10/
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Posted in Recipe Videos, Canola oil, Healthy on Dec 18th, 2009
CIA Chef Tucker Bunch prepares a classic Spanish sauce, romesco. Romesco is a blend of roasted red peppers, roasted tomatoes, dried chiles, almonds, and bread soaked in canola oil. This sauce is delicious spread over bread or used as a dipping sauce for fried artichokes.
Go to recipe page: http://www.ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe20/
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Posted in Canola oil, Healthy, Asian cuisine on Dec 18th, 2009
Chef Almir Da Fonseca prepares zhajiangmian or Beijing-style noodles. Literally translated as “fried sauce noodles,” these flavor-packed noodles are stir-fried over high heat. Chef Da Fonseca uses canola oil because of its higher smoking point, and tops the noodles with nappa cabbage, sprouts, carrots and cucumbers.
Go to recipe page: http://ciaprochef.com/canola/recipe24/
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