Molto Benne Catering | San Francisco

Better choices for healthier meals…

Steve — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 23:25:40 +0000

Making sure your meals are healthier and leaner can mean a great deal

when it comes to wiser decisions on what we eat. No matter wether we

are pretty healthy, diabetic or need to loss a few extra pounds, it’s all in

what we allow ourselves to eat for sustaining our energy, vitality and

daily needs. We just need to be more aware of the calories & carbohydrates

we take in daily. We all have our weak moments that we just want to eat that

extra piece of dessert, chips or whatever satisfies our inner needs at that moment.

A little discipline goes a long way… Just be more aware of lowering your carbs so a

small degree and not overeating too much. It really doesn’t take too much effort to

loss a few pounds and maintain a better body weight. Make sure you incorporate

some exercise, which should be mandatory in everyones life if the ability is there.

Press Release

Steve — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 19:41:09 +0000

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e-announce

Subject: Announcing the launch of Molto Benne Catering’s new Web site!

Dear Friends,

Check out my services, tips, testimonials, NEW cooking classes, and WEEKLY RECIPES!

www.moltobenne.com

With a passion for creating leaner and healthier versions of favorite foods—that taste great!—I cater events ranging from intimate dinners for two to corporate galas for 500.

Now is the time to contact me to book your holiday events:

Office Celebrations
Family Dinners
Cocktail Parties
Cookie Decorating Get-Togethers/Cooking Classes
New Year’s Festivities

Salute!

Steve
415-452-3002
steve@moltobenne.com

“The party was a complete success. We were able to be the care-free host and hostess and enjoy our company AND all of the food!” –Rolando & Cecile

Rhubarb vs. yams/sweet potatoes

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:40:29 +0000

There’s a big difference in calories & carbs with these two items. Substitute 25% of the rhubarb and you’ll alleviate 22% of the calories & 90% of the carbs. Reduce the butter & crème and you’ll have a delicious side dish.

Soups

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:39:34 +0000

Quick and easy soups can be prepared in 20 minutes with a few easy steps. Be sure to cut up the vegetables into small pieces while cooking them in stock. Broccoli works well as a starter. Sauté onion & celery in olive oil and some butter for 8 minutes, add flour and cook for 5 minutes. Add cooked veggie & stock and simmer for 5 minutes. Purchase a hand blender that can be put into the stockpot and blend. You can also use a little lowfat milk to lighten & heighten this soup. Season with S & P.

Chicken Picatta

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:38:55 +0000

Chicken Picatta is an easy and quick dinner entrée. You’ll need skinless/boneless chicken breasts, capers, butter, white wine, lemon juice, S & P. Make sure the chicken breasts are thin, so pound them to ¼ inch and dredge in flour. Cook in butter and olive oil until lightly brown. Keep warm in oven. Add wine, butter & lemon juice to pan drippings and add capers. Simmer for 10 minutes until lightly thickened. Season with S & P. Pour over warmed chicken & serve with rice or side of choice.

Fresh Manicotti

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:38:01 +0000

Prepare fresh crepes first; 2 eggs, 1t salt, 1 cup water or milk, 1 ¼ cups flour & parsley. Spoon onto well oiled sauté pan and coat entire pan by turning until coated. Cook until dry and turn with spatula. Filling: Fresh ricotta, 1 egg, 2 T olive oil, garlic powder, parsley, basil, oregano, S & P. Spoon mixture onto crepe and roll and place in sprayed pan. (Use Pam) Cover with tomato sauce of choice and bake for 20 minutes.

Lettuce Wraps

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 01:37:13 +0000

A very sensible way to get some fiber, protein and other wonder flavours in a healthy, low calorie treat. Cut up chicken, shredded beef or pork, grilled vegetables, bean sprouts or any combination of your favourite items. Just add a zesty sauce that’s not too high in sugar or fat.

Quick Chocolate Truffles

michael — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 00:18:23 +0000

These delightful chocolate treats are easy and fast to prepare. You can use up any old chocolate sitting around your kitchen in unique ways. I use different types of morsels, such as butterscotch or white chocolate to spice up a new batch I’m preparing. Start with any good chocolate and cut up into small pieces. You can use mostly chips if that’s all you have. For a starter batch, use only 1 cup of mixed chocolate & 2 T butter and melt in microwave on medium for 2 minutes. Stir in heavy whipping crème or even buttermilk. You can spice it up with any liquor you prefer. 2 T of Kaluah or other to flavour these treats to your liking. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate until firm enough to scoop with small ice crème scoop. You’ll need to roll them quickly in cocoa powder and use small paper cups to hold them.

Diabetes Care & Management

Steve — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 19:10:49 +0000

One of the key elements in diabetes management is to understand how carbohydrates increase the need for insulin in our bodies. Depending upon our bodies ability to produce insulin or it’s inability to produce usable insulin will decide on how we will manage this problematic disease. There are many of us that maintain good health by working with our diets and exercise programs to manage the side effects that are prevalent with the lack of consciences management of diabetes.

Taking a proactive approach can only benefit us so that we can lead as normal of a life as possible. At the onset of diabetes, we are somewhat bewildered that this is happening to us but with proper direction and education, we can promote a very positive way of life and live a healthy and extremely long one.

Starting a weight loss program if we are a bit overweight should be the initial direction we take ourselves with medical advice and guidance. Our bodies are able to metabolize sugars/carbohydrates much better when we are leaner and more active, even if we are taking oral agents or insulin. Though weight isn’t a problem with all diabetics, family genetics do make for a large factor of our predisposition for diabetes. My personal history is strong with previous family members with this problem.

Building a great support unit will enable us to work with many aspects of good management and prolonged positive therapy of diabetes. There are many groups with our medical insurance carriers that offer training and direction for us. Paying careful attention to our diets must be our first approach to give us the upper hand for long-term control. My part will be to give as much useful advice, recipes and guidance as possible for the many years I’ve managed my personal diabetes and learned from numerous sources along my path in life. My intentions are to be a guide and informer to those who may have some difficulties from not quite understanding how they can help themselves to a much better life.

Steve Benne, Chef

MOLTO BENNE CATERING

This information is not intended as medical advice, and should not be relied upon as a substitute for consultations with qualified health professionals.

Molto Benne Peanut Butter Cookies

Steve — Mon, 16 May 2011 18:41:00 +0000

These are my favourite peanut butter cookies ever… Start with room temp butter/one stick, 4 oz. sugar & 4 oz. brown sugar & ½ cup peanut butter of choice. Mix preferably in Kitchen Aid with paddle until smoothe. Add 1 egg & 1 T vanilla. Mix dry ingredients: 6 oz of flour & 2 oz. oatmeal, 2t baking powder & ½ t salt. Mix only until it comes together well & chill for 1 hour before baking. Preheat oven to 350. Use a small ice crème scoop to form cookies. Place 2 inches apart as they will spread slightly. Bake for 12 -14 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Enjoy…