Divadish Kitchens & Catering

Summer Salads

July 9, 2011

Divadish Kitchens loves to make salads.
They are simple, do not heat up the kitchen and are a satisfying meal.

The pictured salad is a Pear & Blue cheese with Sweet Bell peppers.
I sometimes will add crumbled lean bacon crisps to it for extra protein, or sliced hard boiled eggs.

The dressing I make with this is a dry ground mustard, Italian wine vinegar, dark green olive oil, and sugar to taste. Shake all together all ingredients in a glass jar, and refrigerate any leftovers.

Their are many variations to this summer delight, and I am sure you could probably find a few yourself.

Here are a few I have tried.

Apples
Candied pecans, raisins, almonds
sliced turkey, ham, or chicken

This can be a whole meal like I do it, or it can be served as a side dish to any meat meal. It is a wonderful accompaniment to any dish or as a main course served with my crusty bread & garlic butter.

Buon Appetitio
Chef Gianna
Divadish

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos.

Ice Cream Sale!

July 6, 2011

July is National Ice Cream Month:

Did you know that?
In 1984 President Ronald Reagan desginated July as National Ice Cream month.
http://www.idfa.org/files/ice_cream_month_proclamation.pdf
He recognized ice cream as a fun and nutritious food
that is is enjoyed by 90% of the nations population.
In the proclamation, President Reagan called for all people of the United States to observe these events with "appropriate ceremonies and events."

Divadish is a retailer of Bridgeman's Ice Crea...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : National Ice Cream Month

Red, White & Blue!

July 4, 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...

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : July 4th, 2011

Have you had your veggies?

June 29, 2011

Broccoli! from DIVADISH KITCHENS:

Now before you start saying Yuck.... you all need to try this recipe, I guarantee even the fussiest, pickiest, finicky eaters will go Yum!

You may use frozen or fresh.
Recipe:

Take a 3- 5 quart saucepan, filled with cool water.
Add one 16 oz package of frozen broccoli, or same amount of fresh.
Bring to a boil, then lower heat and cook till soft. App. 12-15 min.

Drain it:
Then add 1/2 tsp of garlic powder
2-3 tbsp. of butter
Sea salt to taste.

This veggi...

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos.

Edamame Soybeans

June 24, 2011

Divadish loves her veggies!!
This is just another great one that if you haven't tried them do.
High in protein, and fiber, low in calories and Great for You & Your Body!

They are chuck full of protein @ 8g a 1/2 cup
9g carbs
1g sugar
all of this @ 100 calories a 1/2 cup serving.
Loaded with Essential Acids and easy to prepare why not add this Wonder Veggie to your...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Have you had your Veggies today?

Lasagna

June 22, 2011

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...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Cooking in Your Kitchen tonight!

Oprah Say's!!!

June 19, 2011

Oprah Say's!

Oprah's show was a Window to all of our Fears, Hopes, Inspirations and Despair.

She talked, helped, expressed, and molded each one of Us in our own living-rooms @ 4:00- M-F.
We all felt like she was personally talking to each one of Us when we turned on our TV sets!
I did, and I learned a lot from her candor, and her own personal experiences.

It was not a Reality Talk Show, it was a Real Talk Show>>>> Quality, Honest, and Meaningful.!
Why I am writing this today to all of...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Real Talk Show!

Greek God's!

June 17, 2011

Divadish Kitchens Loves her yogurt.
You simply can add this yogurt to almost anything and make your dish taste better.

Some examples:

Dips
Spreads
Cakes
Cookies recipes
Sauces
Bread recipes
Fruit
Milkshakes
Smoothies

I literally find new ways to add this Power Protein to everything I eat.
The best and easiest part to a Healthy You and a Healthier Colon!

Colon Cancer is a very serious Silent Killer....!
This form of Cancer sneaks into our system without Us noticing a lot of of changes, until it is to...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Yogurt for a Healthier you!

Yogurt for a Healthy Life!

June 15, 2011

Greek God's Yogurt: Plain, Honey, or Strawberry flavored.

Thick, natural, with all the pro-biotics from enzymes of pure ingredients can give you in one delicious spoonful!

DivaDish uses this product where she wants to cut down on the sugars in recipes and boost the moistness.

From Cakes, cookies, salad dressings,dips& spreads the uses almost seem endless!

What you get for using this wonderful product in your recipes is another form of rich protein, lean in calories,
great for your diges...

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Fit for Life!

"Meals in Home"

June 12, 2011

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...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Meal Planning

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