Cheddar & Bacon Quiche'

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Quiche' anyone?

Divadish loves new things, and eating them too. Before I allow any of my food to go to my clients I make sure I test them out myself. :) Of course this is such a terrible imposition for me but Heh someones gotta do it!

The above Quiche' was one of my most recent creations. Egg bakes which is what Minnesotans call them, because Quiche's sounds too Foo-Foo for guys....:) but mine are anything but ,,, they are heart healthy, and hearty too.
The one pictured has organic cheddar, spinach,  sodium reduced Hormel bacon, organic eggs, and organic cream, blend all that together add a little onion, some cilantro, a little garlic a dash of sea salt and sweet basil and call it delish!

Add a couple of hearty slices of rye bread with butter and some honey crisp slices of apples and you have a healthy meal that is filling and good for you too. What else is there in Life? delicious food, friends and family to share it with, and calling The Diva to do it all for you!!

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Eggbakes are back!

Simple Kitchen Cleaning Tips!

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Divadish  Kitchens & Catering Loves cooking, but she also Loves to clean, I know I'm Weird...:) but it calms me what can I say, blame it on my Mother!

My Ma as we call her had two favorite sayings, "keep your kitchen and your bathroom always Clean"

Now we won't talk about the second one but I am sure you know why?!
We do spend a lot of time in both areas and for good reason. 

Here are some simple tips to keep your kitchens clean that I found in my local paper Lillie News, wonderful and quick tips that will help make our kitchens shine and be Food Safe.

1.Line your refrigerator draws with plastic placemats. This makes clean ups so quick and simple, simply remove them take to the sink and wash off with soapy warm water.
They come in all kinds of colors too so you can decorate the draws at the same time.

2.Let the kids help clean, a lot of manufactures are making kid friendly bath and kitchen fixtures so it makes it easier to clean and also easier for your kids to help.

3.Clean with baking soda. It is cheap and it makes everything shine. Examples from tile flooring, backsplashes, inside the fridge, too also deodorizing fridge .
Make a solution of 1/2 baking soda to a 1/2 gallon of warm water and start scrubbing away all those spots!

4. Brighten brass and copper:On pots & pans, use a small amount of ketchup on a soft old rag and rub. Once the tarnish is gone rinse with warm water and towel dry.

5. Buy smudge free appliances when possible, saves all those sticky fingers marks and everything else too.

6.Spills and sticky juice rings: Use a small amount of hydrogen peroxide and ammonia with a small amount of warm water dip a soft cloth in it and wash away those sticky rings spills and whatever and you are set to go!

I hope all these quick cleaning tips helps everyone so we all can have safe and clean kitchens and have more family and Me time.)

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Cleaning tips for kitchens 

Asian Pasta Salad

Asian Pasta Salad...?

Divadish likes different things and likes to share those different recipes with her clients too. We get tired of cooking the same things too, so we step outside those boxes of cooking like a artist does her first watercolor or a architect does his first cabin home, we Love the challenge and the mystique of what if?

When this happens we learn something about taste and textures and it results in a new recipe we then can share with our clients and  it enhances our own experience.

As the politicians like to say it is a WIN, Win, for ALL!!!

This particular salad pictured has bow tie Barilla pasta, a  Mixed Ginger Garlic Sauce in the chicken mix and as a dressing, then a toasted ginger sesame seeds with a touch of orange added in, black olives, soy sauce and topped all off with sweet clementine oranges for color and taste, also adding another layer of texture to your palate too.

When you Love cooking like I do it is the challenge to twist things up in our kitchens when we are creating a new recipe,you want to make it just a little different, a little better if you can, or a little richer! I so Love it when it comes out just right and I can do my Happy- Dance all the way to my clients house... Yippee for all and I get the bonus of sharing it with someone else, so if you would like to share in my dance please feel free to call when you need a little dancing going on in your kitchens. 

Always The Diva Dish.. Chef Gianna

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Asian Pasta's 

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Sausages & Peppers/New York

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Sausage & Peppers

Divadish brings to you the Real Italian Sausages & Peppers. New York original recipe from the Messano side of the family, this mouthwatering dish will make you think you just got off the boat and landed in your home land. Italians have eaten sausage and peppers probably before they were given breast milk! :) It is a really delicious combination of flavors and textures that when you take that first bite your mouth does a HAPPY-Dance.... I know I certainly do when I make mine.. The seasonings and the aroma's make your mouth water from the first bite to the last. Serve it with a crusty hearty Roma bread or a Rye bread slathered in butter or dipped the bread in olive oil and then scoop a generous portion of the sausages & peppers mixture , if you make it to the table before you eat the whole thing, you are a better person than me. I usually get another one going because that one is completely gone before I get that far. 
Of course all these original recipe dishes are always made fresh and organic, no fake of phony stuff @ Diva's so dial yourself up a original tonight and call the Diva to get yours. Ciao Baby.

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Genuine Italian Dishes 

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Good food is important. There is no other way to say it, why settle when you can and should eat the very best each and everyday of your Life. 
Yes Life it  sustains us, feeds us, helps us stay as young and vital as we possibly can through good nutrition, which is Food. 

We as a nation have so many more good choices here than in other countries, we need to exercise them. STOP reaching for the Processed foods, the Microwave foods, or the Grab and go foods. Stop listening to the Millions of Food commercials that tell you this is Healthy, because that is called Marketing and they don't call the TV ( Boob Tube ) for nothing. 

Why are we overweight? why do  shows like Biggest Looser make MILLIONS for( Personal Trainers) and then those poor people are duped into thinking that this is the way to do it!? No it is not, it is hard Yes to loose significant amounts of weight, but done through good nutrition moderate exercise and a good support home base you will not need The Biggest Looser you will be your own Biggest Looser because You did it as a Lifestyle change.

I have preached this to the choir and I still do,
 it is so important what you choose to put in your Pie Hole....and it should not be Pie.... (
Put into it a well balanced diet and I am using that word as what you should be eating not that this is a Diet...ok! 

70/30 meaning 70% Veggies and fruits. FRESH Or Frozen is okay too.
30% Lean Meats & Fish
Eat 6-8 times a day,(smaller meals are better so you always stay full and are less tempted)
Snacks are (3) times but should be veggies with a little sour cream or low calorie dressing.Sweets are not bad as long as they are good ones. Not from the shelf. You must pick the kinds with the least amount of processed in them. Or bake them yourself. So if you have a sweet tooth, you have to do your homework so you are not hunkering down with a box of Krispy Creames every night ok!
I have told all my clients who have struggled with their weight when you stop treating it as your enemy and realize your body is your Best friend it makes a Big difference how you see things so differently. Perception is everything, so spend sometime with yourself, go over what your goals are, look at yourself in the mirror and like or not and do something for You, the Holidays are coming very soon, and that is our biggest time of the year to overindulge, and we all suffer because of it. So do yourself a favor, everything in moderation and everyone is a WINNER!

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Holiday Eating 

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Real Lasagna!

Divadish's Lasagna is all real, meaning real cheeses, real meats, Ricotta, (not Cottage Cheese) A rich Red Sauce made with a little Vino mixed in to make it even more delicious, and layer after layer of noodles filling each with all of this delicious, yummy , ingredients. It makes my mouth water just thinking about it... What would you do to get yourself a pan of Heaven? Make a deal with the Devil? call your friends Italian Mamma ? try to make it yourself? how about picking up the phone and call The Diva herself, she will make one especially for you,,, and even deliver it @ N/C... A full pan likepictured serves 30+ people Sells for $320.00 , and it weighs a Ton because it's loaded with all that good stuff. You can place your order @612-859-3270 please allow 48 hours for all Special Orders and payment is due at time of ordering. Cash or Checks Accepted.
 Welcome yourself Home to this delicious meal cooking in your kitchens oven or give this meal or others as a Gift Of Foodie Love to someone special, any occasion is Wonderful when it comes from The Food Of Love Diva Style!

Posted by Gianna Elizabeth Ianos. Posted In : Lasagna for any occasion 

New Menu Items @ Divadish Kitchens!

Mini - Cheesecakes  Sold by the 1/2 dozen @ $30.00 Made From all organic Cream cheese, vanilla bean extract, pure white sugar, organic eggs, with a wafer cookie crust. Light, heavenly and perfect for the after a meal dessert or just your evening snack.  Italian Breaded Veal Cutlets For (2) Dinner  Dinner includes Italian Salad  and  (3) Veal Cutlets for $45.00 Original recipe from my Mother's family  "The Messano's" Breaded veal cutlets are a traditional Italian delicacy that True Italians consider a treat for our Sunday dinner tables. This meal will satisfy the most discerning foodie, because the Veal is moist, delicately balanced with seasonings and  just the right amount of breading to make this just melt in your mouth from the first bite to the last.