Passanante’s Reputation Spotlight – Andrea & Debee

Since 1916 we’ve been proud to serve this community and were it not for our incredible customers we simply wouldn’t still be here after 100 years. We love hearing from our customers about their experience with Passanante’s Home Food Service whether it be a 5 star glowing review or a friendly email with recommendations of how we could further improve our products or service. Our goal isn’t to just be in business, it’s to be the best home food delivery service with the most delicious foods and the happiest customers.

Interested in hearing what other Passanante’s Home Food Customers are saying about us? Check us out on Facebook where you’re sure to find handfuls of fresh reviews each week in addition to delicious recipes and helpful food tips. Or feel free to request a Free Gourmet Food Sample and decide for yourself!

5 Star Review

We have been extremely happy with both the food and the service. We’ve been customers for about 10 years and have never had anything but great food and service. We have two type one diabetic children and are very careful about what we feed them. The food is healthy and tastes great.
-Andrea

5 Star Review

Passanante’s Home Food Service is exceptional, USDA Certified 100% organic, all natural, no hormones, no antibiotics.  Their guarantee of food quality, freshness and  excellent customer service  provides the benefits my family needs now and for years to come.  You’re looking at life long customers here.
-Debee

Thank you to Andrea and Debee for taking the time to review Passanante’s through our blog, OrganicMeatsAndVeggies.com. We appreciate the kind words and are thrilled to hear of your positive experience. Thanks for being loyal Passanante’s customers!

Tailgate Food Safety Q&A

Tailgate season is an awesome opportunity to show off your impeccable grilling skills and spread the word about Passanante’s Home Food Service’s unbeatable meats and veggies. We know you always want to be the life of the party with delicious and healthy foods to serve your friends and family, which is why we think tailgate food preparation is so important.

A beginner’s mistake as simple as reusing a half cup of marinade to baste steaks can be the difference between a day you’ll always remember and a day you’d love to forget. The USDA is a fantastic resource for food safety tips, recall announcements, and even Podcasts and videos. We found this helpful Tailgate Food Safety Q&A and thought it would be a great thing to share with all of our foodie friends.

We hope you all have a great weekend cheering on your favorite teams and are certain that paying attention to food preparation details will help you get on your way to a great tailgate!

5 Tips for Grilling up the Perfect Burger

The Perfect Burger

At Passanante’s Home Food Service we know that utilization of the best products available is central to every memorable meal, but any food connoisseur knows that even the best foods can be reduced to average if the preparation isn’t on point. Having said that, grilling the perfect burger is an art form. Anyone can simply grill a burger, but it requires a whole ‘nother set of skills to prepare one with just the right amount of pink in the middle, the perfect level of delicious juiciness, and the critically important ideal patty size to fit the bun. We’ve gathered up a handful of tips from the pros and are gifting them to the world in an effort to reduce the frequency of average and below-average burgers. Enjoy & Happy Eating!

  1. Pack it loose & Make a dimple: Form the burger loose, and round out the edges. Finish it off with a thumb-sized dimple. This will prevent the burgers from turning into a ball.
  2. Use High Quick Heat: Getting a good sear on the outside, will keep all those good juices in the inside.
  3. Hold the Press! Resist the urge to flatten the burger with a spatula. Let it cook for 4-5 minutes then give it a flip.
  4. Minimize the Flip: The burger pros’ we see at the competitions flip only once, usually when they see the juices flowing on the top. After that, cook it for another 2-3 minutes, and you should be good to go.
  5. Let it Rest: Much like a good steak, take it off the grille and let it rest. This will make the juices saturate the meat, and prevent some over eager mouth burns.

Remember with Passanante’s we’re all about options!

Jumbo Steak Burger: This delicious 6 oz burger is our staple. Real cuts of NY Strip, Sirloin, RibEye, and Filet, make this a standard for any cookout.

100% Sirloin Burger: Want big flavor, while keeping the summertime figure? Try our 5oz Sirloin burger. Juicy, delicious, and lean.

Filet Brisket Burger: Our most decadent burger. The flavor of the Brisket perfectly matches the tender deliciousness of the Filet Mignon. Bon Appetite!

Cheddar Bacon Pub Burgers: Stuffed burgers… Need we say more?

Hold the beef! We have a nice variety of Bison, Turkey and Chicken Burgers

D.I.Y. Ask about our Bulk Ground Meats-Beef, Bison, Chicken, Turkey, Veal, Pork – all of which are naturally ground without any added fats or fillers. Browse through all of them in our online product menu located on the products page of http://www.homefoodservice.com!

OMGoodness Honey Tabasco Pork Chops & Creamy Butter Beans

If you’re looking for an unbeatable Grilled Pork Chop Dinner recipe complete with a drool-worthy glaze and creamy side you’ve found the right blog! Honey Tabasco Pork Chops and Creamy Butter Beans is sure to become a favorite on your family’s dinner recipe line-up. You can order everything you need for nearly any meal directly from Passanante’s Home Food Service and have it delivered to your home with our reliable home food delivery service. Give us a call at 1-800-772-7786 to find out more about our incredible selection of quality meats and organic veggies and simplify your mealtime!


For The Chops:

  • 2 8oz. Pork Chops (desired thickness)
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Olive Oil
  • ½ cup broth (chicken or vegetable)
  • 8 oz. Honey
  • 2 oz. Tabasco Sauce
  • 2 T. Minced garlic
  • 1 T. Red pepper flakes

1. Heat honey in a sauce pan on medium heat.
2. Add tabasco sauce, minced garlic and red pepper flakes.
3. Bring to a boil and let simmer for 10 minutes

1. Season pork chops with salt & pepper on each side
2. Grill each side for about 6 minutes (for medium) depending on grill temperature
3. Baste the pork chops with the glaze on each side
** Use extra glaze as dipping sauce (yum!)

For The Beans:

  • 4 leeks, washed, trimmed and finely sliced
  • A small bunch of fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
  • Olive oil
  • 1 knob of butter
  • 1 wineglass of white wine
  • 1 lb. good-quality tinned or jarred butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • Small handful of fresh parsley leaves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon crème fraîche
  • Good-quality peppery extra virgin olive oil

1. Sweat the leeks, thyme and garlic with a splash of olive oil and the butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan on a low heat for 20 minutes until they are soft and sweet.
2. Turn up the heat and add the white wine.
3. Let the wine come to the boil, and add the beans and a splash of chicken or vegetable broth so the beans are almost covered.
4. Allow to simmer gently for 5 to 10 minutes until the beans are lovely and creamy.
5. Add the parsley, crème fraîche and a good glug of the extra virgin olive oil and taste for seasoning

Recipe: Italian Summer Salad

Organic Produce

Thanks very much for giving us your input on our Facebook Page as to what you would like to read more of on our blog. Everyone at Passanante’s Home Food Service was so delighted recipes were at the top of the list, and we are excited to share this simple and delicious Italian Summer Salad Recipe with you!

Step 1: Homemade Croutons

  • 3+ T. olive oil
  • 1 loaf french bread cubed (or can you can use sourdough, Italian or anything that looks good
  • 1 t. kosher salt

Heat olive oil in a large saute pan. Add bread. Cook on low heat for 10 minutes or until browned. Toss croutons during cooking for even browning, add more oil as needed.

Step 2: Fresh and Colorful Salad

  • 1 cucumber
  • 2 C. grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut to size of tomatoes
  • 1 yellow or orange bell pepper, seeded and cut to size of tomatoes
  • 1/2 red onion, thinly sliced
  • 15-20 basil leaves, julienne large
  • 1/4 C. capers, drained (optional)

Step 3: Homemade Vinaigrette Dressing

  • 1/2 C. extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 T. balsamic vinegar or white wine vinegar (both taste good)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced (you can also use a jar of minced garlic- it’s easier and lasts longer)
  • 1/2 t. dijon mustard
  • 1/2 t. kosher salt
  • 1/4 t. ground pepper
  • 1/2 packet splenda or 1/2 t. sugar

Mix all salad ingredients in large bowl. Add croutons. Toss with vinaigrette. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving.

We hope you enjoy this tasty treat at much as we do! Passanante’s Home Food Service delivers all the fresh and organic produce you could ask for in addition to name brand groceries — which helps make any recipe quick and easy!