May 19, 2014
Shrimp Stir Fry
When you are called for dinner what comes into your mind? This dinner did for me one night so I decided I see if I had all the ingredients to make it.. Whala I di so I sauteed the veggies in a Ginger/Orange Glaze sauce, added some extra ginger and garlic to sauce and slow simmered.
Then in another pan I seared my Jumbo shrimp in olive oil and a touch of lime juice, added a little sea salt and added those to my steamed veggies.
Then I made some Jasmine rice and when that was all done I added my stir-fry to the top of it all poured a little extra glaze on it and sat down to a delicious wholesome all organic plate of deliciousness...:)
So when you get the call for dinner think of what would make you smile and see if you got all the ingredients to make a quick and delicious plate of your own.
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Stir Fry Meals
May 9, 2014
Potato Bacon Soup
What no flowers? How dare you, well in my family we give food as a thoughtful gift.
Flowers are nice but food is always welcomed, especially if I do not have to cook it:)
My Mother always Loved food gifts, and still does especially since she is in a Nursing Care Home, there food it somewhere between Icky & yucky...:( but they call it nourishment, I can't repeat what I call it!
So my picture is for all the Mother's out there who would like to receive a delicious bowl of soup or ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Mother's Day!
April 23, 2014
Seared Chicken
Chicken is such a versatile food that goes with just about any side dish too.This dish pictured I fixed with a side of honey carrots, it was a nice combo meal and was very satisfying.
Searing meats is something that has been done mostly by restaurants boasting that they have the secret to keeping your meats juicy and tasty.
How do you sear your meats? well it takes a heavy frying pan, preferably a Food Safe pan because these can take the heat and hold it too which is important for...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Searing Meats
April 12, 2014
Sweetened Ricotta Dessert
This dessert pictured above is very light and creamy to the tongue. Textures and visual is what most foodies look at when they go food shopping, they like bright colors and appetizing layout as much as a artist likes the perfect sunset.
When I make something new I make sure I like the combinations of the ingredients first, second I see if I want to tweak any of them, third then I see if I can make it taste better.
With all there is out there today to choose from in seas...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Ricotta for Dessert?
April 7, 2014
Cake?
Divadish likes to mix it up a bit even with her cakes. I do not like thick frosting on anything especially cakes as I feel it weighs it down.
Why not eat a slice of cake instead of a mouthful of icing? it seems reasonable to me.
So what I do for my cakes, cookies, and cupcakes is use a drizzle stick, this is a great little tool and it allows you to decorate anything from desserts to a garnishment on a plate with a flick of the wrist and a small amount of product to make your desserts or ma...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Drizzling
March 22, 2014
Grilled Cheese & Cran -Raisin Salad
Comfort foods are so welcoming when you are not feeling well, or had a Bad day, or the weather is just plain awful.:(
The Diva has one of her fav's pictured above, grilled Cheese and a side salad. This all American Classic has many variations but when I want the good old original I get my sliced cheddar, pepper-jack, and Colby -jack cheese slices lined up and pre butter the sour dough bread or Texas toast warm the 6" chef's saute pan up add a little olive o...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Comfort Foods
March 14, 2014
Sausage Pizza
Like the little Caesar Commercial Pizza, Pizza, anyone? I do not know anyone who does-not Love pizza , anytime of
any day.:)
Most people feel it is there all around Power Meal? Why, because it has bread, cheese, meat, vegetables and can be eaten anytime of day or night, or for any meal.
The above pizza was one I made for client who Loves Pizza, so I try to include some fun foods in his menus.
I use only the finest ingredients, and keep to a Heart Healthy Recipe that is delicious bu...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Anytime Meals!
February 21, 2014
Ham Quiche'
Quiche is another wonderful alternative to dinner or lunch, especially if their made like this hearty one.
Loaded with smoked ham and cheddar cheese, then a splash of seasonings with half and half to make it all so fluffy you think it was a cloud you made.
This quiche sliced into (6) servings is filling and delicious, full of meat and cheeses and just the right blend of dill, chives
and caraway to make it a very tasty meal for brunch, lunch or dinner. Serve it with a side salad or fr...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Food Olympics
February 14, 2014
Creamy,
Dreamy, Chicken Pot Pie
How do you spell Orgasmic? or maybe a better question is how would something taste with that description. What comes to my mind is Awesomeness x a 1,000!!!! Good food is not a rare thing, is it? by the TV commercials you see today one would think so....
I swear every other commercial is for Jenny Craig with the now skinny Marie Osmond, OMG, she looks great but really she is hawking for Jenny Craig? What gives, except $$$ for her checkbook. Then the next ad is for...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Eat for Life
February 9, 2014
Italian Chicken Sausage Pizza
12" of Deliciousness
You all know the saying Pizza is The Breakfast of Champions....? Heh, well think about it, you got cheese, which is a milk, then you got meat, then you have red sauce which is a veggie because it comes from tomatoes, then of course you got the crust, the most important part.... bread, so put it all together and you got The Oldest Breakfast sandwich of Millions ! Way before McDonald's even coined the phrase, we were scarfing
down cold pizza from...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Pizza for Dinner
