Chicken Soup, has been said to cure almost anything? Fact or Fiction? Maybe it's the comfort that makes Us feel better or maybe it's the memories attached to the soup. Which ever it is it makes Me feel better when I take my first spoonful and when I am completely finished with it I am smiling and feeling a whole lot better too! I wish Life could be that easy don't you? You would go off to where ever and say oh this is not working out how I planned, okay here take a spoonful of this soup and n... Continue reading ...
Dessert anyone?Divadish makes desserts that you can say Yes you Can have a slice...!The above cake is one such cake. Low in sugar no processed ingredients, and low in calories too.One 1/15 of a slice is 145 calories. That is allowable in almost all diet plans and it does not taste like cardboard either.I am especially diligent about ingredients, complex sugars, and amount of icings goes on my desserts. Icing is wasted cal... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, February 17, 2013,
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Italian Dinner
  Italian Dinner for you by Divadish Kitchens & CateringThis is one of my Sunday's dinners. My parents both were big pasta eaters, but the sauce is what made that pasta just go down so much more. The red sauce was cooked for hours and it was made fresh with all the right seasonings, leftover meats and yes plenty of cheese & wine added to the slow simmering sauce. Just looking at this picture makes me hungry.Now according to my mother we always had to have a salad with every meal, and she fav... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, January 29, 2013,
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Winter Soup's
Hearty Turkey Soup What is your favorite soup during this Winter ?I have many fav's such as the one pictured. Since a Chef never ever throws almost anything away because you might be able to use it in something. Of course it must be okay to do so, but I always save my meat bones and leftovers for soups , they have already been cooked and seasoned so they only need some vegies and broth or gravy added to them and Whala you h... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 12, 2013,
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Comfort Food
Tasty Potato PancakesThe recipe for this dish is a guarded secret in my family and we have protected it for generations too! My mother got the original recipe from several of her close friends when she was a very young woman. She in turn gave to her (2) daughters and we have made this our recipe now.
They are made from grated russet potatoes and a multitude of special seasonings, add grated paramesen cheese and pan fry in hot oli... Continue reading ...
What is a good breakfast for you? Is it a quick cup of coffee and a bolt out the door?Or is it a sweet jelly doughnut and a cup of coffee?How about one of those 5 hour energy drinks and you are good to go?All of these above mentioned choices are a recipe for disease if kept up for long periods of time.Being a Chef has allowed me into a lot peoples lives and kitchens some are very good about their own care and eating Lifestyle others are not.Eating good food as a Lifestyle will help you and yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, November 26, 2012,
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Baked Chicken
Italian Chicken & Seal Salt Baked Potato Divadish Personal Chef Services presents this weeks meal.The above pictured is a Italian seasoned chicken leg with asiago bread crumbs seasoned with sweet basil and garlic and fennel seeds.The combination of flavors adds a wonderful food dining experience for you and your family, and I will bet you that your children will say it is way better than The Colonel!Good food does no... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, November 10, 2012,
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Being A Chef
Being a Chef has it's rewards, one of them is being able to just create something you feel like. Yum, is what I call it when I step into my test kitchen and create something new. Today was one of those Yum moments, I live in Minnesota now and our weather is very changeable, so much so it is a common joke among those who were born here, you must of heard it,"Wait (5) minutes the weather will change"Well, when I woke up this morning it was just that, it is cold, wet, and bone chilling damp, l... Continue reading ...
" Divadish's Heart Healthy Eating Lifestyle Dinners"
What do you grab when you are hungry? Is it healthy? or is it fast food? We are only human and sometimes we just can't make the time can we? maybe we can if you had your own Personal Chef to prepare your dinners! Look at this delicious heart healthy meal. Cod grilled with olive oil and dill served over a bed of roasted Rosemary potatoes. This meal is just one of the many we offer at Divadish Kitchens... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, October 13, 2012,
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Power Sandwich
 Power Sandwich  This sandwich was featured on Dr. Oz's show for reducing Belly - fat, Male or Female.
it is delicious, easy to make and filling, and Yes it helps reduce that Spare -Tire we all carry around with us daily.
Why? because it has long been proven it is the combinations of our foods that makes our bodies work and the right ones also keep us lean and fit.
How to make this Power Sandwich:
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat English Muffin
(2) slices of ripe avocado
(1) poached egg
(2-3 tbsps. of olive oi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, October 3, 2012,
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Miss Teen Pageant
 http://misscoonrapidspageant.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/5/13159936/1407168.jpg The Miss Coon Rapids Program and Miss Coon Rapids Outstanding Teen Pageants are 'OPEN' pageants. You must live, work and/or go to school within the State of Minnesota in order to participate. Proof of residency and/or college enrollment will be required to participate.
The Miss Coon Rapids Pageant began as a community service project of the Coon Rapids Jaycees and has always been a part of the Coon Rapids Snowflake D... Continue reading ...
Dill Egg Salad Sandwich Mediterranean heart Healthy Diet is:Mayo Clinic reports that fresh, no preservatives, no high fructose sugars, artificial sweeteners saturated fats, lean proteins, fish, dark leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts.
Oils: Vegetable, Olive, Grape Seed, Canola Butter, No Hydrogenated Margarine,or any emulsified fats, pure can sugars, honeys, molasses, natural sweeteners, (not man -made) eating a diet with th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, September 23, 2012,
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Lunch is served!
Cranraisen Chicken Salad Sandwich Divadish kitchens presents Lunch for one:Organic white chicken breast meat app. 6 ozs.
1/4 -1/3 cup of Mayonnaise
Dash of Sea Salt
Small bunch of Craisins
Dash of Caraway seed
*Optional slivered almonds small amount
** Mix all above ingredients together serve this delicious chicken salad on any type of toasted bagel, mine is a Cinnamon Raisin with a light amount of butter on it first.
**Serve with aside salad, mine is with a Hon... Continue reading ...
 Greek Chicken Divadish Personal Chef Services: I absolutely LOVE Eating Good food. Cooking Healthy Good food is for your Whole Body, and it is easy to do, at least for me it is.Here is what you need to do to start enjoying your meals more often and spend less time in your kitchen.Lists of Ingredients Needed:
- Olive oil ( Extra Virgin)
- (1) Fresh Lime
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Garlic (powdered or minced)
- Sweet Basil (dried)
- Kosher Sea Salt
- (...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, May 1, 2012,
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Salad Recipe
 Asparagus & Cranberry Salad Recipe by Chef Gianna
Ingredients:
4 washed portabello mushrooms sliced thin
4 washed spears of asparagus chopped in 1/4 slices
1/4 cup of dried cranberries
1/4 cup of diced onion
2-3 cups washed spinach or Romain lettuce
Dressing:
1/4 tsp. of ground dry mustard
3 tbsps. of red wine vinegar
1tsp. of sugar
dash of sea salt
3tbsps.of olive oil
Put the above in glass jar with lid and shake till blended.
Taste mixture to make sure it has enough tart sweet taste, if not add more of ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, April 23, 2012,
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Beer Bread
 Beer Garlic Cheesy Bread  by Divadish Kitchens Recipe by Chef Gianna You know how they say you can never have enough bread. Well I don't know who that quote is from but I agree a 100%.
I took a regular white bread recipe substituted 12 oz. of any kinda beer for moisture, added 1 cup of 3 cheese blend to dry ingredients and added 1 tbsp. of garlic powder.
Mixed all ingredients together till blended well.
Formed into a well greased and floured loaf pan .
Melt 1/4 of butter and pour over top of loaf 3 ...
 Raspberry Chocolate Cake I have always Loved Sweets, even as a kid growing up in New York I would do errands for my neighbors so I could earn extra money to buy a bag of candy @ that time for 5 Cents!
Or when I started my own grocery shopping business earning me a weekly 50 Cents per week so I could indulge my Ice Cream Addiction!
Then there was of course the Raspberry filled Jelly Doughnuts made @ my favorite Italian Bakery.
My list of sweet favorites are endless and that has continued even no...
   Chicken Avocado Flat Bread Sandwich By Chef Gianna Creating something delicious from scratch each and every day is a Wonderful Gift to be given.
That is exactly what I do every time I step into my kitchen. I just Love to create new Food groupings, new tastes, new combinations of seasonings and then pairing it all up together.
The result is one like is pictured above.
Let me give you my recipe for a mouth -watering Chicken Avocado sandwich that is sure to please even the pickiest person in your fam...
 C abbage & Ham SoupRecipe by Chef GiannaDivadish Kitchens & Cater
Super -Delicious Cabbage & Ham Soup Rated 5 STARS
Prep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 3-4 hours App.Servings (8) quartsIf you Love Cabbage & Ham you will Love this soup. Which I really like to call Stewp...It is a customers word for stew & soup together. Meaning when it can really be either!This soup /stew is hearty, very flavorful,and warms the insides on a cold and damp Spring Day.The bowl fills with the aroma's of Cabba... Continue reading ...
   "APPLE CAKE"Recipe by Chef Gianna
Created in Divadish KitchensIngredients: 1 medium sized Honey Crisp Apple ( diced ) 1/2 tsp. of ginger 1/4 cup of Greeks Honey God's Yogurt (1) basic White Cake Recipe ( I prefer using one with a Angel Food consistency) Directions:Put diced apple and 1/4 tsp. ginger into glass measuring cup Add enough water to cover apples and microwave them for app. 1 min. on 50% power till they are soft. Drain and add... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, March 1, 2012,
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Healthy Eating
 "Stuffed Pepper Soup"This weeks recipe from Divadish Kitchens is Stuffed Pepper Soup.
Chef Gianna E. Ianos took this from the Italian side of her Heritage and put together this hearty soup that will make your toes curl up in sheer pleasure and satisfaction!
Ingredients:
1lb 80% lean ground beef
2 md. bell peppers, chopped (Use the Sweet Bells tastes better)
1 c finely chopped onion
1 can (29 oz. of Hunt's diced tomatoes or (2) 15 oz cans)
1 can 15 oz. of Hunt's tomato sauce
1 6oz. can of Hunt's toma...
 Now thatsa' a Meataball!!! Divadish Kitchens Feta Meatballs
Recipe by Chef Gianna
Gluten-Free Recipe:
1 C Brown Rice
1lb. of 93% Chuck Hamburger
1/2 to 3/4 cup of Feta cheese
1/4 to 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
(2) eggs
2tbsps of Spaghetti Seasonings
1tbsp.Garlic powder
1tbsp.onion flakes
Dash of Sea Salt
Dash of Red Pepper flakes
Add together:
Cooked Brown Rice
Seasonings
Eggs
Cheeses
Hamburger
Mix together well to all is blended
Next make into BIG MEAT BALLS...
Pan fry in olive oil till browned Not Cooked complete...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, February 21, 2012,
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PERSONAL CHEF
What is a Personal Chef? How do you Hire a Personal Chef? What makes one better than the other? These are all good questions for a future client to ask before you say YES to anyone who will be working in your Home! Divadish Kitchens Owner & Personal Chef Gianna Elizabeth Ianos Will answer what she feels makes her qualified. What is a Personal Chef:I like to feel we are a extension of the family, we come into your home, get your meal prepared and served for you to enjoy. What I like to do is discuss ... Continue reading ...
Brown Rice Cranberry & Pecans Stuffing Delicious does not even come close to describing this gluten free stuffing recipe.
I am a Big Bread Stuffing eater, but a recent client asked for something gluten free and so I scoured my recipes did not have a single one! So I went on line to find this one, I did make a few changes to ingredients and did a beef stock instead of a chicken,I was more than please... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, February 9, 2012,
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Comfort Food
 Beef Broth Stew by Chef Gianna What makes really good stew? Some say it is the stock Others the seasonings Still some insist it is the meat I say it is all and just a little more. When making a pot of stew you have to know what you feel like putting in it. Sometimes I put celery, and potatoes, and a creamy beef gravy. Other times I will make a broth base stock add green beans carrots, broccoli, and onions, and even mushrooms. Then there is the uncanny way we all put our ingredients together. I seared m... Continue reading ...
Diva's Apple Pie  Diva's Apple Pie
Who's in the kitchen with Diva... Like the song you can almost always bet it will be Chef Gianna!
I just Love, Love, Love, to Create new or Recreate Old Recipes.
This Apple Pie is one of those recreations, when I lived out East Apple Pie was a big deal, and all the pieces I consumed as a kid always had Ginger in them. Here in Minnesota, that is not the case, I know it is True that state location makes a difference on how you get one thing one way and some where e...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 28, 2012,
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Pizza for Dinner
 Pizza, I think who ever invented it way back when should get a Big Wet One right on the Lips....!
I Love making my own though, I use Boboli Crusts, and I brush a olive oil & garlic mixture over top and bottom of crusts then broil for app. 3-5 min. till slightly browned and crisp.
Then I proceed to do my layers of seasoned Italian Red sauce,then meats, this one pictured has Italian stuffed chicken sausage, low in calories, but great in taste.
I slice the sausage thinly, add onions, red or sweet y...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 14, 2012,
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Baking Cookings
 Divadish recreated this family favorite by backing out some of the
sugars and adding in more Organic Peanut Butter. Of course I used the
Creamy kind, you could use chunky I suppose but to me creamy is Best.
The results were superbly little drops of Golden deliciousness.
When you pop one of these little Darlings in your mouth your whole Body starts to Quiver with Delight.
Lucky for Me I keep them down in my Commercial fridge or I would be quivering all night.
Making something better for yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
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Hearty Meals
  Cold weather, makes us do layering.
In the food business it makes us start thinking about Hearty Warm Meals!
The one I have pictures of above is a Italian Chicken Stew served over Bow-tie Garlic Pasta.
Made with a Red wine red sauce and lots and lots of chicken, carrots,
and celery this one served with my crusty bread is a Winner!
It is high in flavor, fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and very LOW in CALORIES....!
I usually put some grated Parmesan Cheese on top to add to the deliciousnes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, December 30, 2011,
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Cookies & Mom
 ALMOND JOY COOKIES:::
By
Divadish
Recipe created by
Chef Gianna
I really Love cookies, because as a kid my Mom and I would dunk them in
Milk, it was our special time we spent together, laughing and enjoying
each others company.
Now sometimes they were store bought Oreo's or Lorna Dunes, or Fig Newtons, but most of the time they were Home Made.
That's why cookies are always something I have on hand in my cookie jar, or flash fr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, December 26, 2011,
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Crusty Breads
 
No Bloating, No Fructose Sugars, Low in Calories, high in Fiber, DELICIOUS BREADS!
We all Love our Carbs don't we!
But we hate the Bloating afterwards.Or the spikes in our Blood Insulin.
Here is how you can change all that, and it is very, very simple.
Order your bread from Divadish.
I make all whole grain breads, No Preservatives, all Natural Ingredients.
Each small batch made by hand by Chef Gianna makes (6) Boules, (round loaves)
This bread is absolutely delicious, has a chewy crusty t... Continue reading ...
 Chocolate Desire Cake....by Divadish Kitchens & Catering
Created by Chef Gianna
The expression a picture is worth a 1000Words, is so true, I mean just look at it and it makes you Drool all over yourself!
The cake is a double fudge chocolate, with the following extras added to batter.
a 1/4 cup of caramel
1/4 cup chocolate bits
baked @ 350' degrees in a bundt cake pan form app. 35-40 minutes
Icing is a chocolate fudge drizzled over top with chocolate bits and powdered sugar over that.
It... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, December 4, 2011,
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Pizza
 Divadish Kitchens & Catering Loves, Loves, Loves Pizza!
That is my pizza made with the Boboli Crust.
Using this fantastic crust gives you a Pizza even Pizza Man cannot compete with, and it tastes so much better!
The one I am featuring this month is a Alfredo sauce with Grilled seasoned Chicken and sauteed red onions and green peppers.
The first step in preparing your Boboli is to spread a thin layer of
olive oil & garlic powder mixture over both sides of crust.
Next bake it @ Broil temp. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, November 29, 2011,
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Thanksgiving
 Traditional Turkey @ Divadish Kitchens:
First thing is get a all organic bird.
Second do not get the self -basted or juiced brands
This will save you money and calories, but especially TASTE!!!
Third take out gizzards bag, and put them in a pot half full of chicken broth and Kitchen Bouquet.
Fourth: Add onion flakes, Garlic powder, Sea Salt, Sweet Basil and simmer.
Fifth: Rinse out bird thoroughly, drain, and put in oval roaster.
Add Semi -Sweet White Wine to Gravy pan, app. 1/2 cup.
Rub en... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, November 23, 2011,
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Desserts
Carrot Cake has been around forever, kind of like Aunt Myrtle's Fruit cakes...!
Only difference is everyone will eat this cake.
Being a Chef I decided to change this old time favorite up a bit.
Here is how I improved it for my tastes and hopefully yours.
First I added 1/4 cup more sweet raisins.
Then a 1/2 cup more of sweet organic carrots.
Added a little more moisture to batter.
Baked a tad longer @ 350' When cooled I made a Almond fudge Icing to drizzle over the entire cake. Sprinkled Coc... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, November 10, 2011,
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Pasta Dishes
 
This Alfredo Sauce Pasta Dish is (6) layers of creamy deliciousness.
I use half& half for my cream, sweet cream butter, Parmesan cheeses,garlic,sea salt, a touch of sweet basil. Add
to that loads of (3) cheeses blend, and you have a Masterpiece even
Divinci would want to Paint, then of course Eat soon after!
This is a special order only meal, and this particular culinary Divine was ordered by my C0-Workers.
I so Love to show off my Foodie Expertise,,, and what better way then to share with... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, October 30, 2011,
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Pudding Cakes
 Lemon Pudding Cake
What do you know about pudding cakes?
Many people think that they would be overly sweet or gooey, but actually are not.
The one pictured above is a Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake, with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing.
I absolutely Love Lemon anything, almost anything. What about You? For Me Lemon is refreshing, light, and not overly sweet if done right. I like my cakes light, moist, and not too sweet. I want to taste the flavors of the cake, not the sugars.
This cake is one of my fami... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, October 28, 2011,
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Meal Deals
MEAL DEALS @ DIVADISH KITCHENS... MEAL DEALS @ DIVADISH KITCHENS....- Roasted Whole Organic Hormone Free Chicken
Slow cooked with Greek Seasonings, dark green Olive oil & a Lemon marinade.
This complete meal is accompanied with delicious Lemon Wedge potatoes as pictured above.
- Beefy -Gravy Meatloaf 93% Black Angus Chuck Free Range Beef
Slow cooked with Ital...
What could be better than (8) oz's of lean chuck hand -patted to perfection
with a slice of Pepperjack cheese, sauteed mushrooms and red onions,
This mouth-watering, hunk of meat not only satisfies that I am A Man and need my Meat Craving,
but also makes everyone come to the table for dinner and actually enjoy
their food and each other. What could be more rewarding and filling
than that.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, October 21, 2011,
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Meat Lover's
 The one thing about being a chef is basically you can fix anything you want for dinner.
The above meal is one of those I feel like it meals.
Ever have that Meat Craving,,, ? if so this meal will satisfy it.....!
Here is how I made my steak.
First select a good quality Sirloin -Tip Steak, 2-3" thick watch out for veining, because those make the steak tough.
Always use hormone -Free meat and free range Black-Angus, that way the
meat is pretty much guaranteed to be tender and healthier for y... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, October 5, 2011,
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Breads
Yes... Divadish Kitchens makes it's own Artisan breads.
The one pictured above is my own recipe of Honey Whole Wheat. Using Organic whole grain flour,course Kosher Sea Salt, and Sunflower Honey.
Then slow baking it with care and you have a crusty, soft, chewy bread. Just
the way you want it to be, add some sweet cream butter, jam, or just
plain, the problem will be waiting till it cools a bit.
Baked in small batches and all done by Hand,,, each batch makes (6) round loaves. We sell this ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, September 30, 2011,
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Google Offers!
Divadish was a selected Merchant to participate in the Minneapolis & St.Paul area Google Offers.com
campaign! This is a very Big Honor, and I am very excited to be included.
The
launch date is still a educated guess for October 2011, and with their
new Customer Preference Match Up for Merchants there will be a Line
outside all those Computers pads,Iphones, Android's Etc, it will be a
Feeding Frenzy,,, No Pun intended! to get to all these Wonderful 50% off
Offers!
I will have a select... Continue reading ...
 Divadish believes the best quality and taste comes from making your food in small Batches and by Hand!
This is the only way to make good food says Chef Gianna, and good food is what Divadish is all about.
The picture above is just one of those small batched soups that comes out of our kitchens.
Chef Gianna likes to call it one of her Masterpieces, because it is not a
watery, thinned down version of what other resturants tell you is soup.
It is thicker, full of meats & vegetables, cheeses, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, September 19, 2011,
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Fall Foods
The leaves are changing color, the daily temperatures are getting cooler, and you can definitely smell Fall in the air.
When these things happen
in Minnesota, we start to think about different warm foods to fill us
up.Or as I like to say put on our food layers so we don't feel the Cold!
Divadish and Chef Gianna knows how we all feel about good food.
Especially
our chilli's, the bowl pictured above has the the right amount of spicy
heat to make your mouth go ahhhhhhhhhhhh, and your tas... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, August 28, 2011,
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School Specials!
School shopping Ugh!!!!
Talk about hard work, I remember when my daughter was going through all
that, from ages 5-10 they are perfect little Oh I love it Mommy, the
comes the terrible tweens and it is oh No I'm not wearing that!
How do you manage to hold on to your sanity!?
I am offering a BACK-TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!!! 25% off any one item on my menus. Cannot be combined with other offers and has no monetary value. One per household. Coupon expires 9/30/2011
I hope this helps with holding... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, August 19, 2011,
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Star's & Diva's
Divadish is proud to announce her company will now be partnered with one of the finest limousine fleets in the
Tri -State area.
Please welcome Star Fleet
services and Divadish Kitchens & Catering paring their talents,
knowledge and quality care to their customers.
I am so honored to be part of such a wonderful team and ever growing company. I hope to offer some unique original recipes to compliment a already stellar service.
I am attaching their web site for you to book your next comple... Continue reading ...
 This is one of Divadish's regular menu items.
The whole roasting chicken is hormone -free, free range, and delicious because of it.
The pictured meal feeds (8) good size servings of 5-6oz each,+a side of the lemon wedge potatoes.
I can prepare this meal in your kitchens or you may do a Take U-Bake in your kitchen.
Additional sides that compliment this meal:
- Greek Salad
- Pickled Cauliflower
- Garlic & Dill Butter Broccoli
- Almond & Garlic butter Green beans
- Artisan Breads & Spreads
Contact Divadish fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, August 5, 2011,
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Holiday Meals!
The Holidays are 90+ days away... Yikes...! Divadish has the answer to all your prayers. Call Chef Gianna @612-859-3270 and book your Stress free Holiday Meal . **Limited Offer: Free Dessert with all orders.
**You shop I'll Cook! Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, August 3, 2011,
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Dinner party!
It is Friday night, getting ready for the weekend yeah....!
But wait your wife just called and left a message saying she invited a few friends over for Dinner tonight is that okay!?
What is a fellow to do, I have the answer, call Divadish ask for Chef Gianna who is also the owner and she
will come to your rescue and cook and entertain you and your guests...!
Why
not enjoy your guests company and leave the cooking to a Professional
Chef, who promises to deliver excellent food and service.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, July 30, 2011,
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Flower Power!
 It is so beautiful to see this magnificent flower open itself to the sun everyday.
As the sun moves through my yard this flowers head turns gladly to follow it namesake, The Sun!
Warm, soft, full
of color and grace this tall gracious flower is like a beacon to the
world in it's simple and outstanding beauty. It says behold I am The
Sunflower gaze upon my face and you will receive inner peace.
I love my gardens they truly hold the power of peace and tranquility for me and calm my spirit ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, July 15, 2011,
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Muffins!
 I love these. Sometimes not being able to sleep can create something new & wonderful!
I created these on Thursday of this week, as I wanted to sample them with a new client I was meeting.
You never know what will come out of your brain @ 3:00Am,, well (3) new flavors of muffins did.
I am very pleased with the results and so were my new clients.
Now to describe these I would say this.
Combine in your mouth a soft taste of semi sweet chocolate and a mild tasting coffee.
The balance is subl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, July 4, 2011,
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July 4th, 2011
Today is Independence Day....! We all know what that means.... Food....(:) (:)
So to
continue in this honered tradition I am going to throw my culinary
caution to the wind and give you my July 4th's picks....!
Red: My choice a rich Marina sauce simmering slowly for 2-3 days, add lots of Parmesan cheese, feta, and mozzrella.
Serve over angel hair pasta, add a large italian salad and crusty bread.
Open a bottle of semi sweet red wine, and let the evening unfold perhaps in someones embrace... Continue reading ...
The art of lasagna making:
Divadish Kitchens first plans the Sauce:
The rich marina sauce should be filled with a robust combination of spices and semi sweet wine.
Dark Green Olive oil, imported Parmesan cheese, and feta crumbles.
Then slowly marinated over a period of 8-16hours in a slow cooker.
Adding your choice of meats:
Pork
Chicken
Beef
Sausage
Or combinations of the above meats is also very good and very tasty.
Next cooking your noodles till they are Al-Dante or half cooked and co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, June 12, 2011,
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Meal Planning
 Divadish Kitchens offers full service meals in your home.
The above picture is a very delicious, healthy, yogurt based & fresh fruit chocolate cake.
Who says you can't have your Dessert and Eat it Too!
This dessert weighs in @ a 125'calories a slice... and it is low in Sugar....!
Part of of life has always been to look forward to the surprise @ the end of the delicious meal.
It started way back in our culture and continues today.
They make commercials on looking @ dessert first and then ord... Continue reading ...
Cooking is not just a
passion, it is a feeling that comes over you when that dish you just
created looks and tastes just the way you imagined it would!
It is surreal at times,
you think about food differently, and when you see tomatoes, potatoes,
meats or anything else for that matter, you start to put together
recipes in your head.
You get so excited about
good food, for everyone, you want everyone to know that good food does
not need to be only in the finest restaurants, it can be i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, May 29, 2011,
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Breakfast
 Breakfast is our most important meal of the day.
Why? because we have been sleeping all night and need to fuel our bodies.
This Quiche pictured above is one of those fuel choices.
It is a Divadish original recipe, and made to order for any of my clients.
This pie serves (6) good size slices, or (8) smaller ones.
I sell them for $38.00 each.
All ingredients & seasonings, are natural & organic.
All
of my quiches are crust less, I prefer to use crumbled breads or potato
or vegetable crusts, t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, May 23, 2011,
In :
Jimmy the Greek
 Greek recipes are very delicate combinations of many seasonings that add to it's wonderful flavors..
Because
of that it is a delicacy that not everyone knows how to do well, or at
all, and feels it is well above their knowledge level.
The
Alexander's Greek Chicken is one such recipe, it contains many
processes to get to it's finished state of elegance and juicy
deliciousness, but once there and on your plate you will say it was all
so worth it!
Seared
whole chicken breats in lime & ol... Continue reading ...
 The above picture is Greek Cod.
This fish is seared in dark green olive oil & sweet cream organic
butter, add in Fresh grown Rosemary and a touch of Greek Oregano.
Then a bit of Lime juice and heat up frying pan to med-high and grill it
to the fish begins to flake apart, telling you the fish is ready to
eat.
This meal can be fixed with many different seasonings that make it taste
a little different with each seasoning that is brought into the dish.
Adding the fruit bowl with organic Pink ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, April 23, 2011,
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No-Fly -Zones!?
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W/Angel Hair Pasta
Whenever I dream about Greece, my fathers homeland, I get a little homesick.
What would it be like to sit a look out into the Ageian Sea and be eating a Authentic Greek meal.
Since my birth I have been blessed with good genes as they say, 1/2 Greek, 1 /2 Italian.
You are so lucky everyone keeps telling me, I wish I was you!
I am very lucky indeed, I grew up in a fami... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
In :
Chef @ Home
Personal Chef
Hiring your own Personal Chef?
Are they expensive?
What do they cook?
Is it per meal?
What type of menus or cuisines do they offer?
These are all very good questions and can be answered in a telephone interview or appointment.
Generally if Divadish is coming on site it is hourly +groceries.
If it is to a deliver a fully cooked meal it is the meal price on menu +delivery.
If you want all your meals prepared by Diva... Continue reading ...
Chicken Soup, has been said to cure almost anything? Fact or Fiction? Maybe it's the comfort that makes Us feel better or maybe it's the memories attached to the soup. Which ever it is it makes Me feel better when I take my first spoonful and when I am completely finished with it I am smiling and feeling a whole lot better too! I wish Life could be that easy don't you? You would go off to where ever and say oh this is not working out how I planned, okay here take a spoonful of this soup and n... Continue reading ...
Dessert anyone?Divadish makes desserts that you can say Yes you Can have a slice...!The above cake is one such cake. Low in sugar no processed ingredients, and low in calories too.One 1/15 of a slice is 145 calories. That is allowable in almost all diet plans and it does not taste like cardboard either.I am especially diligent about ingredients, complex sugars, and amount of icings goes on my desserts. Icing is wasted cal... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, February 17, 2013,
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Italian Dinner
Italian Dinner for you by Divadish Kitchens & CateringThis is one of my Sunday's dinners. My parents both were big pasta eaters, but the sauce is what made that pasta just go down so much more. The red sauce was cooked for hours and it was made fresh with all the right seasonings, leftover meats and yes plenty of cheese & wine added to the slow simmering sauce. Just looking at this picture makes me hungry.Now according to my mother we always had to have a salad with every meal, and she fav... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, January 29, 2013,
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Winter Soup's
Hearty Turkey Soup What is your favorite soup during this Winter ?I have many fav's such as the one pictured. Since a Chef never ever throws almost anything away because you might be able to use it in something. Of course it must be okay to do so, but I always save my meat bones and leftovers for soups , they have already been cooked and seasoned so they only need some vegies and broth or gravy added to them and Whala you h... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 12, 2013,
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Comfort Food
Tasty Potato PancakesThe recipe for this dish is a guarded secret in my family and we have protected it for generations too! My mother got the original recipe from several of her close friends when she was a very young woman. She in turn gave to her (2) daughters and we have made this our recipe now.
They are made from grated russet potatoes and a multitude of special seasonings, add grated paramesen cheese and pan fry in hot oli... Continue reading ...
What is a good breakfast for you? Is it a quick cup of coffee and a bolt out the door?Or is it a sweet jelly doughnut and a cup of coffee?How about one of those 5 hour energy drinks and you are good to go?All of these above mentioned choices are a recipe for disease if kept up for long periods of time.Being a Chef has allowed me into a lot peoples lives and kitchens some are very good about their own care and eating Lifestyle others are not.Eating good food as a Lifestyle will help you and yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, November 26, 2012,
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Baked Chicken
Italian Chicken & Seal Salt Baked Potato Divadish Personal Chef Services presents this weeks meal.The above pictured is a Italian seasoned chicken leg with asiago bread crumbs seasoned with sweet basil and garlic and fennel seeds.The combination of flavors adds a wonderful food dining experience for you and your family, and I will bet you that your children will say it is way better than The Colonel!Good food does no... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, November 10, 2012,
In :
Being A Chef
Being a Chef has it's rewards, one of them is being able to just create something you feel like. Yum, is what I call it when I step into my test kitchen and create something new. Today was one of those Yum moments, I live in Minnesota now and our weather is very changeable, so much so it is a common joke among those who were born here, you must of heard it,"Wait (5) minutes the weather will change"Well, when I woke up this morning it was just that, it is cold, wet, and bone chilling damp, l... Continue reading ...
" Divadish's Heart Healthy Eating Lifestyle Dinners"
What do you grab when you are hungry? Is it healthy? or is it fast food? We are only human and sometimes we just can't make the time can we? maybe we can if you had your own Personal Chef to prepare your dinners! Look at this delicious heart healthy meal. Cod grilled with olive oil and dill served over a bed of roasted Rosemary potatoes. This meal is just one of the many we offer at Divadish Kitchens... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, October 13, 2012,
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Power Sandwich
Power Sandwich This sandwich was featured on Dr. Oz's show for reducing Belly - fat, Male or Female.
it is delicious, easy to make and filling, and Yes it helps reduce that Spare -Tire we all carry around with us daily.
Why? because it has long been proven it is the combinations of our foods that makes our bodies work and the right ones also keep us lean and fit.
How to make this Power Sandwich:
Ingredients:
Whole Wheat English Muffin
(2) slices of ripe avocado
(1) poached egg
(2-3 tbsps. of olive oi... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, October 3, 2012,
In :
Miss Teen Pageant
http://misscoonrapidspageant.weebly.com/uploads/1/3/1/5/13159936/1407168.jpg The Miss Coon Rapids Program and Miss Coon Rapids Outstanding Teen Pageants are 'OPEN' pageants. You must live, work and/or go to school within the State of Minnesota in order to participate. Proof of residency and/or college enrollment will be required to participate.
The Miss Coon Rapids Pageant began as a community service project of the Coon Rapids Jaycees and has always been a part of the Coon Rapids Snowflake D... Continue reading ...
Dill Egg Salad Sandwich Mediterranean heart Healthy Diet is:Mayo Clinic reports that fresh, no preservatives, no high fructose sugars, artificial sweeteners saturated fats, lean proteins, fish, dark leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts.
Oils: Vegetable, Olive, Grape Seed, Canola Butter, No Hydrogenated Margarine,or any emulsified fats, pure can sugars, honeys, molasses, natural sweeteners, (not man -made) eating a diet with th... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, September 23, 2012,
In :
Lunch is served!
Cranraisen Chicken Salad Sandwich Divadish kitchens presents Lunch for one:Organic white chicken breast meat app. 6 ozs.
1/4 -1/3 cup of Mayonnaise
Dash of Sea Salt
Small bunch of Craisins
Dash of Caraway seed
*Optional slivered almonds small amount
** Mix all above ingredients together serve this delicious chicken salad on any type of toasted bagel, mine is a Cinnamon Raisin with a light amount of butter on it first.
**Serve with aside salad, mine is with a Hon... Continue reading ...
Greek Chicken Divadish Personal Chef Services: I absolutely LOVE Eating Good food. Cooking Healthy Good food is for your Whole Body, and it is easy to do, at least for me it is.Here is what you need to do to start enjoying your meals more often and spend less time in your kitchen.Lists of Ingredients Needed:
- Olive oil ( Extra Virgin)
- (1) Fresh Lime
- Oregano
- Thyme
- Garlic (powdered or minced)
- Sweet Basil (dried)
- Kosher Sea Salt
- (...
Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, May 1, 2012,
In :
Salad Recipe
Asparagus & Cranberry Salad Recipe by Chef Gianna
Ingredients:
4 washed portabello mushrooms sliced thin
4 washed spears of asparagus chopped in 1/4 slices
1/4 cup of dried cranberries
1/4 cup of diced onion
2-3 cups washed spinach or Romain lettuce
Dressing:
1/4 tsp. of ground dry mustard
3 tbsps. of red wine vinegar
1tsp. of sugar
dash of sea salt
3tbsps.of olive oil
Put the above in glass jar with lid and shake till blended.
Taste mixture to make sure it has enough tart sweet taste, if not add more of ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, April 23, 2012,
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Beer Bread
Beer Garlic Cheesy Bread by Divadish Kitchens Recipe by Chef Gianna You know how they say you can never have enough bread. Well I don't know who that quote is from but I agree a 100%.
I took a regular white bread recipe substituted 12 oz. of any kinda beer for moisture, added 1 cup of 3 cheese blend to dry ingredients and added 1 tbsp. of garlic powder.
Mixed all ingredients together till blended well.
Formed into a well greased and floured loaf pan .
Melt 1/4 of butter and pour over top of loaf 3 ...
Raspberry Chocolate Cake I have always Loved Sweets, even as a kid growing up in New York I would do errands for my neighbors so I could earn extra money to buy a bag of candy @ that time for 5 Cents!
Or when I started my own grocery shopping business earning me a weekly 50 Cents per week so I could indulge my Ice Cream Addiction!
Then there was of course the Raspberry filled Jelly Doughnuts made @ my favorite Italian Bakery.
My list of sweet favorites are endless and that has continued even no...
Chicken Avocado Flat Bread Sandwich By Chef Gianna Creating something delicious from scratch each and every day is a Wonderful Gift to be given.
That is exactly what I do every time I step into my kitchen. I just Love to create new Food groupings, new tastes, new combinations of seasonings and then pairing it all up together.
The result is one like is pictured above.
Let me give you my recipe for a mouth -watering Chicken Avocado sandwich that is sure to please even the pickiest person in your fam...
C abbage & Ham SoupRecipe by Chef GiannaDivadish Kitchens & Cater
Super -Delicious Cabbage & Ham Soup Rated 5 STARS
Prep Time: 40 minutesCook Time: 3-4 hours App.Servings (8) quartsIf you Love Cabbage & Ham you will Love this soup. Which I really like to call Stewp...It is a customers word for stew & soup together. Meaning when it can really be either!This soup /stew is hearty, very flavorful,and warms the insides on a cold and damp Spring Day.The bowl fills with the aroma's of Cabba... Continue reading ...
"APPLE CAKE"Recipe by Chef Gianna
Created in Divadish KitchensIngredients: 1 medium sized Honey Crisp Apple ( diced ) 1/2 tsp. of ginger 1/4 cup of Greeks Honey God's Yogurt (1) basic White Cake Recipe ( I prefer using one with a Angel Food consistency) Directions:Put diced apple and 1/4 tsp. ginger into glass measuring cup Add enough water to cover apples and microwave them for app. 1 min. on 50% power till they are soft. Drain and add... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, March 1, 2012,
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Healthy Eating
"Stuffed Pepper Soup"This weeks recipe from Divadish Kitchens is Stuffed Pepper Soup.
Chef Gianna E. Ianos took this from the Italian side of her Heritage and put together this hearty soup that will make your toes curl up in sheer pleasure and satisfaction!
Ingredients:
1lb 80% lean ground beef
2 md. bell peppers, chopped (Use the Sweet Bells tastes better)
1 c finely chopped onion
1 can (29 oz. of Hunt's diced tomatoes or (2) 15 oz cans)
1 can 15 oz. of Hunt's tomato sauce
1 6oz. can of Hunt's toma... Continue reading ...
Now thatsa' a Meataball!!! Divadish Kitchens Feta Meatballs
Recipe by Chef Gianna
Gluten-Free Recipe:
1 C Brown Rice
1lb. of 93% Chuck Hamburger
1/2 to 3/4 cup of Feta cheese
1/4 to 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
(2) eggs
2tbsps of Spaghetti Seasonings
1tbsp.Garlic powder
1tbsp.onion flakes
Dash of Sea Salt
Dash of Red Pepper flakes
Add together:
Cooked Brown Rice
Seasonings
Eggs
Cheeses
Hamburger
Mix together well to all is blended
Next make into BIG MEAT BALLS...
Pan fry in olive oil till browned Not Cooked complete...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, February 21, 2012,
In :
PERSONAL CHEF
What is a Personal Chef? How do you Hire a Personal Chef? What makes one better than the other? These are all good questions for a future client to ask before you say YES to anyone who will be working in your Home! Divadish Kitchens Owner & Personal Chef Gianna Elizabeth Ianos Will answer what she feels makes her qualified. What is a Personal Chef:I like to feel we are a extension of the family, we come into your home, get your meal prepared and served for you to enjoy. What I like to do is discuss ... Continue reading ...
Brown Rice Cranberry & Pecans Stuffing Delicious does not even come close to describing this gluten free stuffing recipe.
I am a Big Bread Stuffing eater, but a recent client asked for something gluten free and so I scoured my recipes did not have a single one! So I went on line to find this one, I did make a few changes to ingredients and did a beef stock instead of a chicken,I was more than please... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, February 9, 2012,
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Comfort Food
Beef Broth Stew by Chef Gianna What makes really good stew? Some say it is the stock Others the seasonings Still some insist it is the meat I say it is all and just a little more. When making a pot of stew you have to know what you feel like putting in it. Sometimes I put celery, and potatoes, and a creamy beef gravy. Other times I will make a broth base stock add green beans carrots, broccoli, and onions, and even mushrooms. Then there is the uncanny way we all put our ingredients together. I seared m... Continue reading ...
Diva's Apple Pie Diva's Apple Pie
Who's in the kitchen with Diva... Like the song you can almost always bet it will be Chef Gianna!
I just Love, Love, Love, to Create new or Recreate Old Recipes.
This Apple Pie is one of those recreations, when I lived out East Apple Pie was a big deal, and all the pieces I consumed as a kid always had Ginger in them. Here in Minnesota, that is not the case, I know it is True that state location makes a difference on how you get one thing one way and some where e...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 28, 2012,
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Pizza for Dinner
Pizza, I think who ever invented it way back when should get a Big Wet One right on the Lips....!
I Love making my own though, I use Boboli Crusts, and I brush a olive oil & garlic mixture over top and bottom of crusts then broil for app. 3-5 min. till slightly browned and crisp.
Then I proceed to do my layers of seasoned Italian Red sauce,then meats, this one pictured has Italian stuffed chicken sausage, low in calories, but great in taste.
I slice the sausage thinly, add onions, red or sweet y...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, January 14, 2012,
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Baking Cookings
Divadish recreated this family favorite by backing out some of the
sugars and adding in more Organic Peanut Butter. Of course I used the
Creamy kind, you could use chunky I suppose but to me creamy is Best.
The results were superbly little drops of Golden deliciousness.
When you pop one of these little Darlings in your mouth your whole Body starts to Quiver with Delight.
Lucky for Me I keep them down in my Commercial fridge or I would be quivering all night.
Making something better for yo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, January 4, 2012,
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Hearty Meals
Cold weather, makes us do layering.
In the food business it makes us start thinking about Hearty Warm Meals!
The one I have pictures of above is a Italian Chicken Stew served over Bow-tie Garlic Pasta.
Made with a Red wine red sauce and lots and lots of chicken, carrots,
and celery this one served with my crusty bread is a Winner!
It is high in flavor, fiber, anti-oxidants, vitamins, and very LOW in CALORIES....!
I usually put some grated Parmesan Cheese on top to add to the deliciousnes... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, December 30, 2011,
In :
Cookies & Mom
ALMOND JOY COOKIES:::
By
Divadish
Recipe created by
Chef Gianna
I really Love cookies, because as a kid my Mom and I would dunk them in
Milk, it was our special time we spent together, laughing and enjoying
each others company.
Now sometimes they were store bought Oreo's or Lorna Dunes, or Fig Newtons, but most of the time they were Home Made.
That's why cookies are always something I have on hand in my cookie jar, or flash fr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, December 26, 2011,
In :
Crusty Breads
No Bloating, No Fructose Sugars, Low in Calories, high in Fiber, DELICIOUS BREADS!
We all Love our Carbs don't we!
But we hate the Bloating afterwards.Or the spikes in our Blood Insulin.
Here is how you can change all that, and it is very, very simple.
Order your bread from Divadish.
I make all whole grain breads, No Preservatives, all Natural Ingredients.
Each small batch made by hand by Chef Gianna makes (6) Boules, (round loaves)
This bread is absolutely delicious, has a chewy crusty t... Continue reading ...
Chocolate Desire Cake....by Divadish Kitchens & Catering
Created by Chef Gianna
The expression a picture is worth a 1000Words, is so true, I mean just look at it and it makes you Drool all over yourself!
The cake is a double fudge chocolate, with the following extras added to batter.
a 1/4 cup of caramel
1/4 cup chocolate bits
baked @ 350' degrees in a bundt cake pan form app. 35-40 minutes
Icing is a chocolate fudge drizzled over top with chocolate bits and powdered sugar over that.
It... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, December 4, 2011,
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Pizza
Divadish Kitchens & Catering Loves, Loves, Loves Pizza!
That is my pizza made with the Boboli Crust.
Using this fantastic crust gives you a Pizza even Pizza Man cannot compete with, and it tastes so much better!
The one I am featuring this month is a Alfredo sauce with Grilled seasoned Chicken and sauteed red onions and green peppers.
The first step in preparing your Boboli is to spread a thin layer of
olive oil & garlic powder mixture over both sides of crust.
Next bake it @ Broil temp. ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Tuesday, November 29, 2011,
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Thanksgiving
Traditional Turkey @ Divadish Kitchens:
First thing is get a all organic bird.
Second do not get the self -basted or juiced brands
This will save you money and calories, but especially TASTE!!!
Third take out gizzards bag, and put them in a pot half full of chicken broth and Kitchen Bouquet.
Fourth: Add onion flakes, Garlic powder, Sea Salt, Sweet Basil and simmer.
Fifth: Rinse out bird thoroughly, drain, and put in oval roaster.
Add Semi -Sweet White Wine to Gravy pan, app. 1/2 cup.
Rub en... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, November 23, 2011,
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Desserts
Carrot Cake has been around forever, kind of like Aunt Myrtle's Fruit cakes...!
Only difference is everyone will eat this cake.
Being a Chef I decided to change this old time favorite up a bit.
Here is how I improved it for my tastes and hopefully yours.
First I added 1/4 cup more sweet raisins.
Then a 1/2 cup more of sweet organic carrots.
Added a little more moisture to batter.
Baked a tad longer @ 350' When cooled I made a Almond fudge Icing to drizzle over the entire cake. Sprinkled Coc... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Thursday, November 10, 2011,
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Pasta Dishes
This Alfredo Sauce Pasta Dish is (6) layers of creamy deliciousness.
I use half& half for my cream, sweet cream butter, Parmesan cheeses,garlic,sea salt, a touch of sweet basil. Add
to that loads of (3) cheeses blend, and you have a Masterpiece even
Divinci would want to Paint, then of course Eat soon after!
This is a special order only meal, and this particular culinary Divine was ordered by my C0-Workers.
I so Love to show off my Foodie Expertise,,, and what better way then to share with... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, October 30, 2011,
In :
Pudding Cakes
Lemon Pudding Cake
What do you know about pudding cakes?
Many people think that they would be overly sweet or gooey, but actually are not.
The one pictured above is a Lemon Pudding Bundt Cake, with Lemon Cream Cheese Icing.
I absolutely Love Lemon anything, almost anything. What about You? For Me Lemon is refreshing, light, and not overly sweet if done right. I like my cakes light, moist, and not too sweet. I want to taste the flavors of the cake, not the sugars.
This cake is one of my fami... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, October 28, 2011,
In :
Meal Deals
MEAL DEALS @ DIVADISH KITCHENS... MEAL DEALS @ DIVADISH KITCHENS....- Roasted Whole Organic Hormone Free Chicken
Slow cooked with Greek Seasonings, dark green Olive oil & a Lemon marinade.
This complete meal is accompanied with delicious Lemon Wedge potatoes as pictured above.
- Beefy -Gravy Meatloaf 93% Black Angus Chuck Free Range Beef
Slow cooked with Ital...
What could be better than (8) oz's of lean chuck hand -patted to perfection
with a slice of Pepperjack cheese, sauteed mushrooms and red onions,
This mouth-watering, hunk of meat not only satisfies that I am A Man and need my Meat Craving,
but also makes everyone come to the table for dinner and actually enjoy
their food and each other. What could be more rewarding and filling
than that.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, October 21, 2011,
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Meat Lover's
The one thing about being a chef is basically you can fix anything you want for dinner.
The above meal is one of those I feel like it meals.
Ever have that Meat Craving,,, ? if so this meal will satisfy it.....!
Here is how I made my steak.
First select a good quality Sirloin -Tip Steak, 2-3" thick watch out for veining, because those make the steak tough.
Always use hormone -Free meat and free range Black-Angus, that way the
meat is pretty much guaranteed to be tender and healthier for y... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, October 5, 2011,
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Breads
Yes... Divadish Kitchens makes it's own Artisan breads.
The one pictured above is my own recipe of Honey Whole Wheat. Using Organic whole grain flour,course Kosher Sea Salt, and Sunflower Honey.
Then slow baking it with care and you have a crusty, soft, chewy bread. Just
the way you want it to be, add some sweet cream butter, jam, or just
plain, the problem will be waiting till it cools a bit.
Baked in small batches and all done by Hand,,, each batch makes (6) round loaves. We sell this ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, September 30, 2011,
In :
Google Offers!
Divadish was a selected Merchant to participate in the Minneapolis & St.Paul area Google Offers.com
campaign! This is a very Big Honor, and I am very excited to be included.
The
launch date is still a educated guess for October 2011, and with their
new Customer Preference Match Up for Merchants there will be a Line
outside all those Computers pads,Iphones, Android's Etc, it will be a
Feeding Frenzy,,, No Pun intended! to get to all these Wonderful 50% off
Offers!
I will have a select... Continue reading ...
Divadish believes the best quality and taste comes from making your food in small Batches and by Hand!
This is the only way to make good food says Chef Gianna, and good food is what Divadish is all about.
The picture above is just one of those small batched soups that comes out of our kitchens.
Chef Gianna likes to call it one of her Masterpieces, because it is not a
watery, thinned down version of what other resturants tell you is soup.
It is thicker, full of meats & vegetables, cheeses, ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, September 19, 2011,
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Fall Foods
The leaves are changing color, the daily temperatures are getting cooler, and you can definitely smell Fall in the air.
When these things happen
in Minnesota, we start to think about different warm foods to fill us
up.Or as I like to say put on our food layers so we don't feel the Cold!
Divadish and Chef Gianna knows how we all feel about good food.
Especially
our chilli's, the bowl pictured above has the the right amount of spicy
heat to make your mouth go ahhhhhhhhhhhh, and your tas... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, August 28, 2011,
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School Specials!
School shopping Ugh!!!!
Talk about hard work, I remember when my daughter was going through all
that, from ages 5-10 they are perfect little Oh I love it Mommy, the
comes the terrible tweens and it is oh No I'm not wearing that!
How do you manage to hold on to your sanity!?
I am offering a BACK-TO SCHOOL SPECIAL!!! 25% off any one item on my menus. Cannot be combined with other offers and has no monetary value. One per household. Coupon expires 9/30/2011
I hope this helps with holding... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, August 19, 2011,
In :
Star's & Diva's
Divadish is proud to announce her company will now be partnered with one of the finest limousine fleets in the
Tri -State area.
Please welcome Star Fleet
services and Divadish Kitchens & Catering paring their talents,
knowledge and quality care to their customers.
I am so honored to be part of such a wonderful team and ever growing company. I hope to offer some unique original recipes to compliment a already stellar service.
I am attaching their web site for you to book your next comple... Continue reading ...
This is one of Divadish's regular menu items.
The whole roasting chicken is hormone -free, free range, and delicious because of it.
The pictured meal feeds (8) good size servings of 5-6oz each,+a side of the lemon wedge potatoes.
I can prepare this meal in your kitchens or you may do a Take U-Bake in your kitchen.
Additional sides that compliment this meal:
- Greek Salad
- Pickled Cauliflower
- Garlic & Dill Butter Broccoli
- Almond & Garlic butter Green beans
- Artisan Breads & Spreads
Contact Divadish fo... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, August 5, 2011,
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Holiday Meals!
The Holidays are 90+ days away... Yikes...! Divadish has the answer to all your prayers. Call Chef Gianna @612-859-3270 and book your Stress free Holiday Meal . **Limited Offer: Free Dessert with all orders.
**You shop I'll Cook! Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, August 3, 2011,
In :
Dinner party!
It is Friday night, getting ready for the weekend yeah....!
But wait your wife just called and left a message saying she invited a few friends over for Dinner tonight is that okay!?
What is a fellow to do, I have the answer, call Divadish ask for Chef Gianna who is also the owner and she
will come to your rescue and cook and entertain you and your guests...!
Why
not enjoy your guests company and leave the cooking to a Professional
Chef, who promises to deliver excellent food and service.
... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, July 30, 2011,
In :
Flower Power!
It is so beautiful to see this magnificent flower open itself to the sun everyday.
As the sun moves through my yard this flowers head turns gladly to follow it namesake, The Sun!
Warm, soft, full
of color and grace this tall gracious flower is like a beacon to the
world in it's simple and outstanding beauty. It says behold I am The
Sunflower gaze upon my face and you will receive inner peace.
I love my gardens they truly hold the power of peace and tranquility for me and calm my spirit ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Friday, July 15, 2011,
In :
Muffins!
I love these. Sometimes not being able to sleep can create something new & wonderful!
I created these on Thursday of this week, as I wanted to sample them with a new client I was meeting.
You never know what will come out of your brain @ 3:00Am,, well (3) new flavors of muffins did.
I am very pleased with the results and so were my new clients.
Now to describe these I would say this.
Combine in your mouth a soft taste of semi sweet chocolate and a mild tasting coffee.
The balance is subl... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, July 4, 2011,
In :
July 4th, 2011
Today is Independence Day....! We all know what that means.... Food....(:) (:)
So to
continue in this honered tradition I am going to throw my culinary
caution to the wind and give you my July 4th's picks....!
Red: My choice a rich Marina sauce simmering slowly for 2-3 days, add lots of Parmesan cheese, feta, and mozzrella.
Serve over angel hair pasta, add a large italian salad and crusty bread.
Open a bottle of semi sweet red wine, and let the evening unfold perhaps in someones embrace... Continue reading ...
The art of lasagna making:
Divadish Kitchens first plans the Sauce:
The rich marina sauce should be filled with a robust combination of spices and semi sweet wine.
Dark Green Olive oil, imported Parmesan cheese, and feta crumbles.
Then slowly marinated over a period of 8-16hours in a slow cooker.
Adding your choice of meats:
Pork
Chicken
Beef
Sausage
Or combinations of the above meats is also very good and very tasty.
Next cooking your noodles till they are Al-Dante or half cooked and co... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, June 12, 2011,
In :
Meal Planning
Divadish Kitchens offers full service meals in your home.
The above picture is a very delicious, healthy, yogurt based & fresh fruit chocolate cake.
Who says you can't have your Dessert and Eat it Too!
This dessert weighs in @ a 125'calories a slice... and it is low in Sugar....!
Part of of life has always been to look forward to the surprise @ the end of the delicious meal.
It started way back in our culture and continues today.
They make commercials on looking @ dessert first and then ord... Continue reading ...
Cooking is not just a
passion, it is a feeling that comes over you when that dish you just
created looks and tastes just the way you imagined it would!
It is surreal at times,
you think about food differently, and when you see tomatoes, potatoes,
meats or anything else for that matter, you start to put together
recipes in your head.
You get so excited about
good food, for everyone, you want everyone to know that good food does
not need to be only in the finest restaurants, it can be i... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Sunday, May 29, 2011,
In :
Breakfast
Breakfast is our most important meal of the day.
Why? because we have been sleeping all night and need to fuel our bodies.
This Quiche pictured above is one of those fuel choices.
It is a Divadish original recipe, and made to order for any of my clients.
This pie serves (6) good size slices, or (8) smaller ones.
I sell them for $38.00 each.
All ingredients & seasonings, are natural & organic.
All
of my quiches are crust less, I prefer to use crumbled breads or potato
or vegetable crusts, t... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Monday, May 23, 2011,
In :
Jimmy the Greek
Greek recipes are very delicate combinations of many seasonings that add to it's wonderful flavors..
Because
of that it is a delicacy that not everyone knows how to do well, or at
all, and feels it is well above their knowledge level.
The
Alexander's Greek Chicken is one such recipe, it contains many
processes to get to it's finished state of elegance and juicy
deliciousness, but once there and on your plate you will say it was all
so worth it!
Seared
whole chicken breats in lime & ol... Continue reading ...
The above picture is Greek Cod.
This fish is seared in dark green olive oil & sweet cream organic
butter, add in Fresh grown Rosemary and a touch of Greek Oregano.
Then a bit of Lime juice and heat up frying pan to med-high and grill it
to the fish begins to flake apart, telling you the fish is ready to
eat.
This meal can be fixed with many different seasonings that make it taste
a little different with each seasoning that is brought into the dish.
Adding the fruit bowl with organic Pink ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Saturday, April 23, 2011,
In :
No-Fly -Zones!?
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W/Angel Hair Pasta
Whenever I dream about Greece, my fathers homeland, I get a little homesick.
What would it be like to sit a look out into the Ageian Sea and be eating a Authentic Greek meal.
Since my birth I have been blessed with good genes as they say, 1/2 Greek, 1 /2 Italian.
You are so lucky everyone keeps telling me, I wish I was you!
I am very lucky indeed, I grew up in a fami... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos on Wednesday, April 6, 2011,
In :
Chef @ Home
Personal Chef
Hiring your own Personal Chef?
Are they expensive?
What do they cook?
Is it per meal?
What type of menus or cuisines do they offer?
These are all very good questions and can be answered in a telephone interview or appointment.
Generally if Divadish is coming on site it is hourly +groceries.
If it is to a deliver a fully cooked meal it is the meal price on menu +delivery.
If you want all your meals prepared by Diva... Continue reading ...
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