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The Power of Fermentation
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Fermentation must be magic! It preserves food plus enriches it with microbial cultures. Ordinary food changes with organic acids and other compounds, which are beneficial for health. These foods improve the function of the gastrointestinal system, helping to digest food and fight off harmful bacteria. The probiotics in fermented foods increase immune health and efficiency. They are like our superheroes.
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Trendy Recipes Using Fermented Foods!
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Bratwurst with Simple Stewed Sauerkraut
An easy recipe for juicy brats with caraway kraut
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About the Recipe: Bratwurst are ground meat sausages that originated in Germany. They are traditionally served on a crunchy hard roll with sauerkraut and mustard. We added some grilled bell pepper strips and a side of crunchy chips. The kraut is so delicious cooked in broth with the sausages. Great for sandwiches or open-face informal dinners. This is a great recipe to use for early warm-weather picnics.
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Healthy Hot Sausage Greek Salad Pizza
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About the Recipe: When we were in California, we were served a pizza with a salad on the top that was delicious. This healthy pizza is a meal in itself, crust topped with basil tomato sauce, cheeses, and plant-based hot sausages. After baking, just top it with a basil pesto fermented dressed salad. It’s so delicious that you will want to top all your pizzas with a salad.
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Creamy Berry Fruit Fool
Swirled fresh strawberry whipped cream dessert is so easy to make
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About the Recipe: Traditionally, Fruit Fool, a classic British dessert, is usually made folding stewed fruit into custard. In place of that, we used an alternative whipped cream with sweet fruit strawberries, but it can be prepared using different kinds of fruit. The recipe balances the sweet and tart flavors, creating a rich yet light, refreshing dessert.
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Cleveland Kitchen
We reviewed the available fermented products and discovered that today Cleveland Kitchen is one of America’s top fast-growth private companies. The company is built on fermentation and hometown pride.
Drew Anderson, chief executive officer; his brother, Mac Anderson, who is ‘in charge of sales; and their brother-in-law, Luke Visnic, chief operating officer started Cleveland Kraut.
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Originally, they perfected their sauerkraut recipe and then sold it at the farmers’ markets.
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Soon, Investors saw the value of this business. which was later rebranded as Cleveland Kitchen. It was founded in 2014.
The Cleveland Kitchen owners expanded their product line and saw growth potential in their kimchi product. The kraut products are available at over 9,000 retail stores.
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Luke Mesiano – National Accounts Manager at Cleveland Kitchen
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Recipes Adding a Fermented Ingredient
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Asparagus Smoked Salmon Salad
With Fermented Deviled Egg Cream Sauce and Roasted Pepper Dressing
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About the Recipe: Fresh asparagus, lightly roasted, highlights the center of the salad, topped with smoked dill salmon. Crisp mixed lettuce leaves, tossed with fermented ranch dressing, are layered on a creamy deviled egg sauce and sprinkled with sliced almonds. It’s perfect to serve with hand flatbreads for open-faced sandwiches.
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Blossoming Butter Lettuce Salad
It’s so attractive and there’s a tasty secret under the lettuce
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About the Recipe: The sweet, tender Butterhead lettuce leaves are sprinkled with a kraut of fermented shredded carrots, beets, and red cabbage. Under the lettuce is a relish cream spread, topped with chopped kale. A drizzle of garnishing dressing, sprinkle of hazelnuts, and a few minced chives add a finishing touch.
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Orange Pecan Citrus Tea Cake
Moist and light with a delicate flavor of avocado oil
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About the Recipe: This delightful tea cake, dotted with crunchy pecans, is moist and delicate from the avocado oil. The tea cake has a fluffy tender crumb and subtle orange flavor. Sprinkle it with confectioners’ sugar or serve in slices with some Fresh Strawberry Jamboree Spread.
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Orange Scented Mediterranean Brussels’ Sprouts
Minutes to mix up and serve with your favorite add-ins
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About the Recipe: If you enjoy the taste of Brussels sprouts, you will love the sunshine orange ranch dressing tossed with the veggies. The fermented ranch dressing adds a bonus to the healthy small cabbages with black olives, pickled red peppers, radishes, and red onions. Sprinkle it with some Mediterranean feta cheese. Serve it at room temperature or chilled.
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Interview with Chef Natasha Ford – Award Winning Chef & Educator
Fermentation Zoom Class for Beginners – Easy Steps to Follow
Zoom Class for “Fermentation for Beginners”
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Chef Natasha Ford Recipes
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Tepache Fermented Pineapple Drink
Refreshing bubbly drink with a sweet, cider-like taste
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About the Recipe: Tepache is a refreshing bubbly drink with a sweet, cider-like taste. It’s made from the peels and core of a fresh pineapple. By adding brewer’s yeast, it becomes a sparkling Mexican low alcohol drink. It’s enjoyed also as a healthy beverage.
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Simply Easy Stir Fry
Use the basic recipe then add your favorite veggies
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About the Recipe: This recipe is a real time saver. It’s quick to make, easy to cook, uses a variety of vegetables and/or protein, full of healthy ingredients, and blends a variety of flavors. It doesn’t use lots of oil and the food tastes fresh and vibrant.
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Easy Healthy Kimchi
One of the healthiest dishes to include in your diet
About the Recipe: Kimchi is one of the healthiest dishes to include in your diet. It is usually made with cabbage and adds radishes, which are easy to find at your local supermarket. It’s quick to make, especially if you slice/chop with a food processor. Just mix the ingredients and let them ferment. Kimchi has an Asian flavor, but once you have it several times, you will probably find that the flavor is quite addictive.
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Easy Healthy Recipes to Make
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Italian Layered Zucchini Noodle Casserole
Delicious cousin to a healthy Lasagna with plant based hot sausage
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About the Recipe: Preparing this plant-based Italian hot sausage dish is a great way to use those extra zucchini veggies, which appear in the summer months. Use a vegetable peeler or mandoline to quickly slice the zucchini into uniform thin strips. You can prepare the filling ahead of time and then simply layer the zucchini, “sausage” filling, and sauce. Sprinkle with cheeses that bubble and melt in the oven.
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Fresh Strawberry Jamboree Spread
Basic strawberry jam spread recipe to serve or make dipping jam
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About the Recipe: Chia seeds are the secret ingredient that help this fresh flavored jam thicken in your refrigerator. Purchase them from natural food store or supermarket. To make the jam, simply stir the uncooked seeds into the cooked and mashed berries. It’s amazing how it turns into a natural thick jam; spread to use on toast, waffles, sandwiches, or can be used to make dipping jams.
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