Tuesday, December 9, 2008

SAY YEAH TO FAGE (pronounced FE-YAH)!!

SAY YEAH TO FAGE (pronounced FE-YAH)!!
Fage Greek yogurt is 100% all natural yogurt and it is one of the healthiest foods you can eat!
It is made of just milk and yogurt cultures has 90 calories per container, no fat, 7 carbs, 7 grams of sugar and 15 grams of protein!!
You may find it difficult to eat this one it's own since it is slightly bitter, so here are some healthy ways to enjoy Fage!
Yogurt topped waffle:


You will need:
1 container of fage
1 whole grain waffle
diced strawberries
a handful of almond slivers
honey (any kind you like!)
1. Toast the waffle
2. Top with 1 container of fage, strawberries and almonds
3. drizzle with honey and ENJOY!
This is a simple, quick and healthy way to enjoy breakfast.

Salmon and Onion Quiche
You will need:
2 containers of fage
6 eggs
1 9 inch pie crust
diced smoked salmon
onions
1. mix together 6 eggs and 2 containers of fage
2. stir in onions and salmon
3. bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes
It should looks like the picture below and is perfect for sunday brunch. Serve with mimosas!!
Tzatziki
you will need:
1 container of fage
1 teaspoon of olive oil
1 half teaspoon of minced garlic
diced and thinly sliced cucumbers
Mix all ingrediants together and enjoy!
Serve with Pita with my 5 alarm spiced chicken http://chefstaceybeth.blogspot.com/2008/12/5-alarm-spiced-chicken-with-tzatziki.html






5 ALARM SPICED CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI AND A GREEK SIDE SALAD

5 ALARM SPICED CHICKEN WITH TZATZIKI AND A GREEK SIDE SALAD
***Warning: this dish is SPICY!!***
You will need:
chicken breast
tzatziki yogurt sauce
1 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
black pepper
diced tomatos
romaine lettuce
diced onions
diced cucumbers
olive oil
basalmic dressing
a large frying pan
1. Dice tomatoes, cucumbers and onions
2. mix together with dressing, pepper to taste and a handful of romain lettuce for the side salad

3. mix together all 5 spices
4. coat both sides of chicken with the spices

5. heat olive oil on the stove in the pan
6. pan sear chicken 2-3 minutes on each side or until fully cooked
7. serve with pita and tzatziki sauce
ENJOY!!





Monday, December 8, 2008

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD

SOUTHWESTERN SALAD:
You will need:
Chicken
Lettuce
Beans (pinto or black)
Grapes
Diced Tomatos
Salsa
Taco Seasoning (find it in exotic foods isle)
Cheddar Cheese (shredded)
Tortilla Chips (optional)
Guacamole (I like Wholly Guacamole 100 calories packs, its the perfect serving)
1. slice chicken and cook in skillet with olive oil and taco seasoning until fully cooked
2. strain all liquid from beans and heat 2-3 tablespoons for about 45 seconds in microwave in a small dish
3. layer 2 cups of lettuce, beans, salsa (as much as you like), guacamole on a plate
4. place chicken on top of lettuce etc sprinkle grapes and tomatoes around the edges
5. sprinkle with cheese (I use 2% cheese to make it more healthy)
ENJOY!!



ULTIMATE VEGGIE LOX SANDWICH

ULTIMATE VEGGIE LOX SANDWICH
You will need:
Lox (smoked Salmond)
Bagel of your Choice
Tomato
Spinach
Onion
Cucumber
Slice of Mozzeralla Cheese
Plain Cream Cheese
Sea Salt or Kosher Salt
Pepper
1. Lightly toast bagel
2. spread cream cheese on bagel
3. put a slice of mozzerlla on the bagel
4. lightly toast again
5. add tomoato, spinach, cucumber, onion slices and piece of smoked salmon
6. salt and pepper to taste
7. enjoy it open faced!!

NEW PRODUCT ALERT

NEW PRODUCT ALERT:
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Snicker's newest limited edition dark chocolate candy bar is filled with almonds, caramel and marshmellow flavored nougart.
It is delicious!
At 240 calories per bar, 11 grams of fat and 27 grams of sugar, make this candy bar a two parter.

Saturday, December 6, 2008

TONIGHT I DRANK AT (12/5)

TONIGHT I DRANK AT:
LAVO LAS VEGAS
3327 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV‎ - (702) 791-1800‎
inside the Palazzo Hotel
Tonight my friends and I went to Lavo Restaurant Bathouse and Nighclub for a Hennessy Promotion.
I drank a Hennessy sidecar with Hennessy, Grand Marnier and Lemon Juicy with a sugared rim.
It was delicious and refreshing!
Great music a the upstairs club part. The downstairs is a restaurant and lounge.



Friday, December 5, 2008

KITCHEN GADGETS

KITCHEN GADGETS:
PLYLONES-USA
or their five retail locations located in NY.
Pylones USA adds colors and a little wackiness to everyday kitchen, home and office products!
Check out these featured kitchen items and then log on to browse through so much more!
These make perfect stocking stuffings for that special chef in your life!
I love these salad servers! What a conversations starter.
This cat and mouse timer is too cute!!



I love smaller oven gloves because they make it so much easier to hold on to what you need. The standard ones can be so large and can slip off easily! This froggy one is just adorable! I also like the piglet one as well!