July 21, 2013
Cake we all want cake... yes dessert before dinner, sometimes, even breakfast before lunch, we experience strange cravings, is it hormonal? or is it just a craving? could be both, but who really cares, it's cake... I say Yes to this Bad Boy and get your fork ready and skip the plate.... Okay now let's eat Cake as the French would say.
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Cake anytime
July 12, 2013
Brandy Steak
Divadish loves her marinades, this one pictured is so good!
Using liqueurs or marmalade's enhances the texture and the taste. Of course you could do a little sipping before you turn it into a marinade.
Using Brandy, King's Spice and Garlic Powder with a dash of Sea Salt, mix in a little Olive oil and Whala it all starts to come together.
Brush the mixture all over pierced steaks, let sit for app. 3-5 minutes, grill in NSF Calaphlon pan and cook to medium rare, app. 160' internal temp...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Man Cave
July 6, 2013
Smoked Pork Chop Dinner
Creating marinades for meats requires a creative side in you to come out. Why? because you must want to be a mixtologist to want to see what if I mix this with that to even try to make something new and Yes Healthy too.
Since I like being both, part Crazy Food Scientist, and a Personal Chef it is pure enjoyment for me to taste the
results!
The results here came to mixing a 1/4 cup orange marmalade and a dash of lime juice, adding a little garlic mixing all together and br...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Smoked Glazed Pork
June 26, 2013
New York Salad.
Who eats the deli's potato Salads? I can't or won't they are so full of sugar, and are kinda like eating Paste, you remember the kind @ school when that kid Johnny use to eat everyday!
My potato salad on the other hand has a White Wine & Olive oil with real mayonnaise, Not Spin Blend, I hold up two fingers of the cross every time I see that commercial for M&M YUCK:(
The other ingredients are a old family recipe that I am Sorry I cannot disclose, but I will guarantee you great del...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Summer Salads
June 15, 2013
Brandy Marinade Steaks
Putting a new twist on a old favorite. Loved it...!
I always have wine or brandy's and sometimes Rums for cooking and Yes a little drinking.
This time I skipped the libation part and decided to make a marinade for the steaks I was fixing for dinner that night.
Using the brandy with a small amount of olive oil and garlic and blackened spices I basted the steaks with the mixture and pan grilled them to a Med-rare perfection. They were Heavenly, now I am hooked on them when ev...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos.
June 9, 2013
Heart Healthy Eating!
Eating healthy does not need to taste like FIBER....!
This pictured meal is low in calories and fat and will satisfy even a meat eater!
I love cooking and eating healthy, it extends your Life, you look years Younger, and you feel Wonderful.
My suggestions for eating well include cooking with Olive Oil, eating lean meats, Fish at least 1-2 meals per week, plenty of vegetables and fruits. Whole Grains, and simple exercise. It does not need to be complicated and keeping it simp...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Swap Opportunity?
May 24, 2013
Menu Options:
Appetizers (all the below appetizers can be paired with a either dry or semi sweet red or white wines) (6-8 People)
Choose Two From The Following Selections:
- Spinach & Feta Meatballs
- Mini Quiches
- Mini Sandwich Bites
- Blue Cheese Spread & Bread
- Avocado Dips & Chips
- Mini Pizzas
* Delivered Cooked & In Re-heatable Containers
*Must provide your own liquor, but Divadish will provide shopping list
Cave Man's Special Menu Options:
Choose From
- BBQ Pork
- Beef Ribs
- Penne Lasagna
- Pulled ...
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Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Save $$$$
May 20, 2013
Meat pies are very popular in Europe, here they are okay, but most do not make anything special.
I decided to change that!
Pictured is a Chicken Pie, loaded with organic chicken breast chunks, fresh peas, carrots, green bean, and even corn.
I make my gravy with cream, butter and cream of chicken soup with a dash of this and that.
The crusts are organic too, but not made by me, I forgo that for someone else to do as long as the quality is good.
This whole process from start to finish takes app. 20 ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Pie for Dinner?
May 11, 2013
Authentic Greek Lamb Dinner
Yes Being Greek & Italian does have it's advantages!
The above dinner picture proves my point exactly.
The lamp chops are Australian Free Range Lamb and prepared with a lime & olive oil and rosemary marinade.
I served this dinner with a Apple /Cinnamon Marmalade for dipping lamb bites into and a Idaho baked potato.
Life does not need to consist of what's for Frozen Dinner tonight dinner! It can be this meal or others if you order from The Kitchens of Divadish Kitchens ...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Dinner Choices
May 4, 2013
POPCORN ,POPCORN OVER HERE POPCORN FOR SALE!
Remember the Carnival's when you were a kid? or how about the ballgames, there was always someone hollering Popcorn Popcorn for Sale over here, get it while I got it.Now my Dad was a huge popcorn fan more so than the game that was playing right in front of him. My husband was the same kind, he use to buy it by the lb!. All buttered and salted up and his butt in his favorite chair and he was in 7th Heaven.So with all the baseball fans out there wai... Continue reading...
Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Snacks
