Vegan Black Bean Chili

Many thanks to Chef Instructors Jenna Hartman-Fox, Jason Osborne, and Ron Westrom, along with the students of the Charlotte Technical College Culinary Arts Program for creating and preparing this recipe! Yield 10 Servings Ingredients 1 #             Black Beans, dried, soaked overnight OR quick soaked 2 oz           Olive Oil 8 oz           Onions, yellow, small dice 4 oz           Carrots, small dice 4 oz           Celery, small dice 12 … Continue reading Vegan Black Bean Chili

Gazpacho Andalusia

1#                    Tomatoes, cored, diced 1#                    Cucumbers, peeled, seeded, diced 10oz                Green Peppers, seeded, diced 10oz                Red Peppers, seeded, diced 1lb                   Onions, sliced 1#                    Gluten Free Bread, diced 24oz                Tomato Juice 2oz                  Tomato Puree 4 cloves           Garlic, paste ½ each             Jalapeno minced 2.5 oz              Olive Oil 3oz                  White Wine Vinegar 2 tsp                Salt 1 tsp                Pepper 4oz                  Gluten Free Croutons 1#                    Tomatoes, cored, … Continue reading Gazpacho Andalusia

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Full Moon Salad

We created this salad on the December full moon. This uses similar ingredients as in the fresh toppings in Posole, which is a classic Mexican soup that we love. Instead of the traditional radishes and green cabbage, we use turnips and bok choy. Posole often is served on special occasions, and a full moon in December is cause for celebration, bringing in a little more light when the days … Continue reading Full Moon Salad

Florida Avocado Guacamole

This recipe uses organic Florida avocado, jalapeño, and limes. Florida avocados have a milder flavor compared to the smaller Haas avocados. Preparation Time:  20-25 minutes Serving Size:  4-6 cups Ingredients: 1-2 large Florida avocados You may also use Haas avocados but they’re much smaller so you will need 6 of them to replace the two Florida avocados. 2-3 jalapenos diced (destem, leave all seeds and … Continue reading Florida Avocado Guacamole

Classic Mojito with Organic Mint

While there are countless dishes that use mint, we wanted to present a beverage that really incorporates it and the mojito won the day. This recipe was inspired by the recipe found on Bacardi’s web-site, http://www.bacardi.com, but modified for use with a cocktail shaker. The photographs and original recipe were contributed by Ray Toves, a Sarasota-based chef and food photographer.  Preparation Time:  10 minutes Serves: 1 Ingredients: … Continue reading Classic Mojito with Organic Mint