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Easy Entertaining Ideas September 2008 |
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Stop by Xpress Chefs' Farmers Market at the HMSA Island Scene Festival! |
Enjoy a fun-filled day with family and friends, at the HMSA Island Scene Festival on Saturday, September 27 from 10am to 2pm at Kakaako Gateway Park. The FREE event features health screenings and tips, keiki activities, food and entertainment including:
Xpress Chefs Farmers Market with a tasty selection of fresh, seasonal produce, delicious baked goods, and our special Kalua Turkey pre-sale.
And, you won't want to miss Xpress Chefs Cooking Demonstration from 11:30am to noon. Chefs Frank Chun and Alan Cabebe will demonstrate our Crackseed Barbeque Sauce and share the recipe and samples.
For more information, feel free to contact us at 533-3054.
Special Mahalo to HMSA for inviting us to host the farmers market, and for selecting Lanakila Meals on Wheels to receive the event proceeds again!
We look forward to
seeing you there!
Chef Chun at the 2007 Festival | |
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We hope to make your holiday entertaining a little easier this season with the fresh ideas included in this issue. When those special occasions arise, look here for healthy food tips, ono recipes, seasonal specials, and NEW holiday catering packages.
All proceeds fund Lanakila Meals on Wheels and more! So when you order from Xpress Chefs, you can enjoy your meal and take comfort in knowing that you are helping our kupuna receive meals as well as supporting our local farmers.
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| New Holiday Catering Packages |
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Make Holiday Entertaining Even Easier! 
Let us take the hassle out of your holidays. Xpress Chefs new all-inclusive holiday catering packages are conveniently delivered to your office or event site.
Our menus are designed to feature the best local ingedients of the season. And, if you don't see what you need, we will be glad to customize a menu to fit your style and budget.
Call Xpress Chefs at 533-3054 or e-mail us at xpresschefs@lanakilapacific.org, and we will be happy to assist you in selecting or customizing a holiday menu that is right for you, so you can relax, eat, drink and be merry! Click Below to View...
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| Try our Seafood Sensation Special |
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And, treat your guests to something new.
The Seafood Sensation Special is sure to be a hit with your friends and colleagues. From small business meetings to large corporate events, Xpress Chefs special catering menus are a great way to enhance your next special occasion.
Available for a Limited Time Only!
Healthy tip: A reason to pick shrimp
Shrimp can shine all by itself on an elegant serving tray or tantalize our tastebuds when steamed or grilled and served with the simplest sauce.
Although high in cholestoral, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that shrimp did not adversely affect production of cholesterol in the body. Low in fat and calories - especially when flavored with a low-fat sauce - shrimp also offers beneficial doses of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12 and niacin. Shrimp also are mineral-rich, supplying iron, zinc and copper.
For locally grown fresh shrimp, farmed in Kahuku, visit the humble shrimp trucks and shacks along Kamehameha Highway on the northeast shore.
The key to cooking shrimp, regardless of method, is to cook them quickly. And that's good news. Cooking shrimp will leave you more time to enjoy the holidays and less time preparing the meal. |
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Chili
& Garlic
Dipping Sauce
Recipe |
Makes 1/2 cup
Ingredients
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 1/2 tablespoons chili paste
2 tablespoons cooking wine
5 cloves garlic, minced
Preparation
1. Mix all of the ingredients
in a small bowl.
2. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving.
3. To store, place in a tightly sealed container and refrigerate.
For the most health benefits, serve with steamed or grilled shrimp. |
Healthy, Quick & Easy!!
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Infused
Orange Mint Iced Tea
Recipe |
To make iced tea for a crowd, begin with a strong infusion that can be watered down as needed. Prepare several hours in advance, and let stand at room temperature until ready to serve. Prep: 10 minutes.
 Ingredients 12 Earl Grey tea bags 1/2 cup packed fresh mint leaves 5 (3-inch) orange rind strips 5 trays ice cubes or 5 pounds crushed ice Garnishes: fresh mint sprigs and extra orange rind strips Preparation 1. Place tea bags in a 2-quart heatproof glass pitcher. Squeeze mint leaves gently to release flavor, and add with orange strips to pitcher. Add about 2 quarts boiling water, and let cool to room temperature. 2. Strain tea infusion, discarding tea bags, mint leaves, and orange rind, and return to pitcher. Cover with a plate, and set in a cool dark spot (not the refrigerator) until ready to serve. 3. Fill 10 iced tea glasses halfway with ice, add tea infusion to level of ice, and fill with water. Garnish, if desired. Infusions can also be used to make you own flavored spirit. Makes 10 servings. |
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Most citrus fruits are covered in wax, so if you want zest you should purchase organic.
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