Monday, March 30, 2015

Viviana Mango Plantain Fettuccine

Mango's are coming into season.  Aprils seasonal recipe features them in a dish that is flavorful and sure to make a delightful meal.
 
Ingredients:
1 - large plantain
1 - mango
1/2 - medium yellow onion
2 - serrano chile peppers
2 tsp - brown sugar
1.5 Tbsp - grapeseed oil
1/4 tsp - garlic powder
Juice of 1/2 lime
To taste - salt

Directions:
1. Remove skin from onion and slice into 1/4" thick strips. Remove skin and core from mango and chop into 1/2" cubes. Finely chop serrano pepper.

2. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat. 

3. Heat a large frying pan over medium/medium-high heat. Once hot, add 1 Tbsp of grapeseed oil, onion, serrano pepper, and plantain. Add the Viviana Garlic with Toasted Onion Fettuccine to the pot of boiling water.

4. Cook the plantain mixture, stirring often. After 5-7 minutes add the brown sugar and lime juice.

5. Once pasta is al dente, drain using a colander and rinse throughly with water. Add to the plantain pan along with the remaining oil and mango. Season to taste with salt. Heat until warm.

Monday, March 9, 2015

Why choose VivianaFoods Gluten Free Pasta?




1.) Our pasta is handmade from All natural ingredients in a GIG certified and dedicated kitchen.  Since gluten-free is ALL we do, so there’s no chance of cross contamination.  You can be confident that our pasta is free of: gluten, wheat, soy, corn, dairy, casein, eggs, tree nuts and peanuts.

2.) Our four different shapes of noodles feature unique flavors that are packed with nutrition.

3.) The majority of our focus groups that sampled our pasta and purchased immediately conceded that it has the best flavor and texture of any gluten free pasta on the market today.


4.) The packaging is consistent with the high quality product contained inside. We will be offering bulk product delivery options for food service soon.


5.) Gluten free products are in the top 5 fastest growing markets trends today and there’s a growing interest and demand for them. You can reach out to your existing customers with something new to discuss and offer them.


6.) When prepared properly, this pasta will not fall apart or stick together, sample it (at no cost) and see for yourself. 

Viviana's White Wine Arugula Linguini Recipe

Ingredients:

1- 8 oz package - Viviana Plain Linguini     
3 cups - arugula
2 cups - white wine
1/2 - red onion
3 cloves - garlic
1 Tbsp - olive oil
To taste - salt and black pepper
Directions:
1. Heat a large pot of water on the stove over high heat.

2. Slice onion into 1/4" wide strips. Heat a large frying pan on the stove over medium heat. Add the olive oil and allow to heat. Add the onion and brown. Next, mince the garlic and add to the frying pan. Cook until fragrant and add the white wine. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.

3. Place the Viviana Plain Linguini in the boiling water. Cook until al dente and drain using a colander. Rinse thoroughly.

4. Add the pasta to the frying pan. Place the arugula into the pan and mix well. Cook for 1 minute and remove from the heat. Adjust seasoning as needed.