Fenel Thyme Halibut with Lemons and pepper


Delicious Dinner
Halibut with Fennel, Thyme and lemon with Himilaian salt and fresh ground pepper

Dirty Mushroom Kale rice.. absolutely delicious
8 cups cooked brown rice / red rice mix
8 cups kale chopped
1 large onion chopped
1 # crimini mushrooms chopped
1 tsp himilaian salt
1/2 tsp butter and olive oil or can use oil for vegan dish
pepper to taste
ms dash table seasoning to taste
splash tobasco

Melt olive oil a nd butter in pan
cook chopped onions and mushrooms
add chopped kale and rice
add the seasonings and remove from heat

Enjoy!!
 Can be a vegetarian main dish too ... its that good

Strawberry Cabernet Pancakes

Use our Pow Pow pancake recipe

2 Eggs
1/2 C milk ( may use more to achieve desired consistency or water)
6 oz vanilla greek yogurt
1 Scoop protein powder ( I use the Whey Vanilla from Costco)
 2 1/2 cups flour or gluten free baking mix
Tsp vanilla
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder.
1/4 Cup butter


Mix eggs, milk, yogurt,  protein powder, and vanilla, Add flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Melt the butter in the frying pan and pour into the mixed pancake mix. You can add more water or milk to achieve desired consistency.

Then fry in a frying pan or on skillet.

Top with

Container Blueberries
Container Strawberries sliced
Container Raspberries.
Container Blackberries

Mix the berries and stir in warmed Strawberry Cabernet sauce

Top pancakes and enjoy .. May also top with whip cream for extra special treat.

 

Delicious Bacon wrapped Bleu Cheese stuffed figs

 

1 Lb bacon

10-12 figs

1/4 lb bleu cheese

2 oz Black Mission Port Fig Sauce

Preheat oven to broil

 

Cut Figs in 1/2 and place a 1/2 tsp  or small dab of bleu cheese

Wrap the stuffed fig in bacon and place on a baking sheet.

Broil until bacon is cooked or crispy to taste.

warm the Black Mission port fig sauce and brush over cooked bacon wrapped figs.

 

Place on a bed of radish sprouts and serve.. ENJOY!!! 







Dolce Vita Cinnamon Honey Candied Nuts


These are quick simple and can be used as a snack or great to add to salads or cheese plates.















Ingredients:

8 oz raw nuts ( pecans, almonds, walnuts, etc)

2 oz Dolce Vita Cinnamon Honey

Cayenne * add to taste


place the nuts in a medium heat frying pan and let gently toast. Keep the nuts moving to avoid burning and after a few minutes when you start to smell the toasted nut flavor quickly add the cinnamon honey and stir until evenly incorporated. If you desire a little spicier nut add the extra Cayenne pepper to the honey before adding to the nuts.

After completely incorporated remove from heat and put on a plate to cool. The nuts will become candied and cluster together but you can break them apart to serve.


Enjoy as an added treat to cheese plates, salads or oatmeal :D


Bon Appetite

Norwegian Meatball Bites



These are absolutely delicious meatballs in a delicate philo dough ( or can use wonton) spicy yet sweet with a splash of nutty cheese for a great finish. They are absolutely tasty with a bit of Il DiVino's Apple Gewurztraminer sauce on top.












Pre heat oven to 350 ( or you can cook in a frying pan with 1Tablespoon of oil)


Ingredients:

2 eggs

1 Cup panko bread crumbs

1/2 C minced onion ( can used dried )

2 tsp sea salt

1/2 tsp ground ginger

1/2 tsp ground nutmeg

1/2 tsp ground allspice

1/4 tsp multi color pepper ( freshly ground is best)

1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

2 oz Dolce Vita Cinnamon Honey

1 lb of pork sausage ( you can substitute ground beef, turkey or lamb)

Package philo dough

1 C sharp white cheddar or Swiss ( nutty hard cheese is best)


Whisk eggs and blend with ground meat, add spices and Dolce Vita honey

Mix in bread crumbs until smooth

Take a mini ( melon ball size ) ice cream scoop and scoop the meatballs then roll into uniform balls. Makes approximately 30-36 mini meatballs

Cook in pan or can place on greased baking sheet. Cook for 18-20 or until completely cooked through.


While the meatballs are cooking place 2-4 sheets of philo dough on cutting board. Carefully cut the sheet into 8 squares. Repeat until you have enough philo squares for all your meat balls


Place the philo squares in a mini muffin pan and put the meatball in the center to push down the philo dough. Cover each meatball with a little bit of the the cheese.


Place in oven for 5-10 minutes or until philo is golden and cheese is melted.


Top with a spoonful of Apple Gewurztraminer sauce and ENJOY!


Bon Appetite





Gluten Free Banana Breakfast Bread




Delicious Nutritious


Breakfast Banana Bread!




So you have started your New Year off right... getting up every morning at the butt crack of dawn and dragging yourself to exercise. You go Rockstar!


Well now we are thinking of recipes to help keep you on track for your New Years healthy living goals.




Here is the recipe for a delicious Gluten Free, High Protein, Low Fat, High Fiber bread that will get you charged and ready to conquer the day.






Banana Breakfast Bread:




Dry Ingredients:


2 1/2 C Gluten Free Baking Mix ( If you don't want or need gluten free you can substite flour for the GFBaking Mix)


2 Scoops ( 68 g) Vanilla Protein Powder ( I get the stuff from Costco as it has 27 g protein per scoop)


1/4 C Flax seed meal ( amazing stuff high in fiber and Omega 3's)


1 Tsp Baking Powder


1 Tsp Baking Soda


1/2 Tsp Sea Salt




Wet Ingredients:


2 1/2 C Mashed Bananas ( the older the better.. great way to use up to old to eat bananas)


4 Eggs


6 oz Greek Vanilla Yogurt


1/2 C Dolce Vita Cinnamon Honey


1/2 C Milk


1 Tsp Vanilla ( don't be cheap on this, good vanilla makes all the difference)




**Optional : For the High Spirited Folks... you can add 2 Tbsp of spiced Rum for that extra little punch :D






* Great tip if you have bananas that have passed and aren't quite ready to make bread... peel them then put them in a freezer bag or container and you can microwave and mash when your ready to use them*




Directions:


Pre heat oven to 350-375 depending on your oven. If your not sure start with the lower temp and then just add more time to cook.




Mix all your dry ingredients in a bowl then assemble the wet in a separate bowl. Be sure to mix thoroughly and mix in all the delicious Cinnamon Honey. Gradually mix your dry ingredients into your wet ingredients being sure to thoroughly incorporate.




Grease a bunt pan with cooking spray and you can dust some of the gluten free mix in the pan if you like.




Pour your mixture into your greased bunt pan and bake for 40-50 minutes or until spongy texture on top.




This bread has such a yummy moist, spongy texture and for gluten free that is amazing!!




Glazing options:


You can warm the cinnamon honey and drizzle on top




Or Greek vanilla yogurt ( strain in coffee filter over night for thicker spread) mixed with honey and lemon zest.. Makes a great low fat low calorie cheesecake icing :D




For a quick breakfast you can make the bread ahead then slice into portions and freeze. Then just grab from the freezer and microwave for a minute for hot fresh breakfast bread.




Bon Appetite :P


















Chianti Cranberry Sauce



Chianti Cranberry Sauce

For a delicious quick appetizer pour Chianti Cranberry Sauce
over Cream Cheese or Brie and serve with crackers
a quick delicious appetizer that is perfect with a glass of wine.