“Like” Us On Facebook To Win A $500 Meat Package!

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“Like” Passanante’s Home Food Service on Facebook by midnight on August 30th for a chance to WIN a huge gift package filled with assorted steaks, chops, burgers, chicken, seafood and organic veggies!

The lucky winner will receive the tasty package via UPS by August 30th — just in time for your Labor Day celebration!

Happy Eating!

Recipe: BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp & Homemade Coleslaw

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Well, our last bacon recipe was a hit so why not toss another one out there? BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp on homemade coleslaw is another incredibly easy crowd pleaser for you to add to your recipe repertoire. If you aren’t an existing Passanante’s Home Food Service customer, request a FREE gourmet food sample and see what we’re all about. Our customers depend on Passanante’s to deliver high-quality, healthy and delicious foods to their homes including organic produce and hormone-free meats. Give us call at 1-800-772-7786 to talk with one of our friendly staff to learn more, or check out our Facebook to see what people are saying!BBQ Bacon Wrapped Shrimp | Passanante's Home Food Service

What You Need:

Coleslaw Preparation:

  1. Combine mayo, Asian coleslaw and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl.
  2. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Let sit in fridge.

BBQ Bacon Shrimp Preparation:

  1. Wrap each shrimp with a piece of bacon
  2. Skewer the bacon wrapped shrimp
  3. Lightly sprinkle with Tony Chachere’s Original Creole Seasoning
  4. Bake on 350 for 10 minutes or until fully cooked
  5. Remove from oven, toss in your favorite BBQ sauce
  6. Serve BBQ bacon wrapped shrimp on top of homemade coleslaw

Sweet & Spicy Bacon Wrapped Chicken

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Are you and your family on team bacon? At Passanante’s Home Food Service we’re very pro-bacon and even more pro-simple-recipes! This incredibly easy sweet and spicy bacon wrapped chicken recipe is an instant favorite at any dinner table or pool party. Give it a try and let us know what you think on our Facebook Page!
What You Need:
4 hormone-free chicken breasts cut in thirds (12 pieces)
1 Package of thick-cut bacon (12 slices)
Salt and pepper to taste
Garlic powder
Chili powder
Brown sugar
Olive oil or non-stick spray
Preparation:
  1. Cut each breast into 3 pieces
  2. Lightly season chicken with garlic powder, chili powder, salt and pepper
  3. Wrap a piece of bacon around each piece of chicken
  4. Roll each bacon wrapped piece of chicken in brown sugar
  5. Coat an oven safe dish with olive oil or non-stick cooking spray
  6. Place bacon wrapped chicken pieces in the dish
  7. Bake at 400 degrees for 30 to 40 minutes or until chicken is cooked through and bacon is nice and brown and crispy.  Skip steps five and six if you prefer to grill these tasty treats!

3 Tips For Healthy “Dieting”

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Dieting is hard work! That’s why at Passanante’s Home Food Service we encourage our friends and family to give eating right a chance before they start looking into rigid diet programs that can be as pricey as they are difficult. Take a look as these three helpful tips for healthy “dieting” and give us call at 1-800-772-7786 to find out how eating hormone-free meats and organic produce can help you achieve your weight loss goals!

1. Don’t Crash Diet

  • All diets work by reducing your calorie intake so your body is forced to burn stored fat. Crash diets, however, take this to an extreme level and can deprive your body of essential nutrients. Your body needs at least 1,200 calories a day to run properly so don’t give in to those 500 calorie a day crash diets. Set reasonable expectations for yourself. Remember, if your “diet” is miserable or too difficult you probably won’t stick with it long. Look for a long-term option like portion control, eating fewer preservatives, opting for organic produce and always allow yourself to eat!

2. Don’t Cut Out All Of Your Favorite Foods

  • We’ve all done it. Sworn off chips and cookies and cokes and you name it.  If you’re trying to eat healthier and even lose weight it’s important to remember to keep it in perspective. Everything is okay in moderation – yes, even a REAL Coke – you don’t have to always choose diet. In fact, many experts agree that allowing yourself a real treat will satisfy your craving while allowing a semi-treat (ie. Diet Coke, not real Coke) will actually only boost that craving as it is not being fully satisfied. If you have a powerful sweet tooth you might allow yourself a piece of dark chocolate which offers great benefits for your heart and brain health all while satisfying your need for a treat.

3. Keep A Food Journal

  • For many of us the problem isn’t a fast food addiction or even a lack of activity, its portion control. Try keeping a food journal so you can monitor what you’re eating on a daily basis and more importantly how much you’re eating. A recent study conducted by the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center revealed keeping a food journal is one of the most effective methods for women seeking weight loss.

Featured Recipe: Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salsa Verde

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Another simple and delicious recipe from the Passanante’s Home Food Service kitchen to yours!

Grilled Skirt Steak with Herb Salsa Verde

Ingredients:

  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 4 garlic cloves chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon zest
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups chopped tarragon and mint
  • 1 cup chopped parsley
  • 1 skirt steak (about 1 ½ pounds) cut into two or three 10” pieces
  • Lemon wedges

Method:

  1. Mix ¼ cup oil, garlic, and lemon zest in a medium bowl; season with salt and pepper. Let marinate for 20 minutes.
  2. Add all herbs to oil mixture; stir until well coated. Let stand for 10 minutes.
  3. Stir in remaining ¼ cup oil.
  4. Season herb salsa verde to taste with salt and pepper.
  5. Season skirt steak generously with salt and pepper and grill over high heat until charred, 2 minutes per side for medium-rare. Transfer steak to a serving platter and let rest for 5 minutes.
  6. Slice steak against the grain and spoon half of the herb salsa verde over.  Serve with lemon wedges and remaining salsa verde.