Keep your coffee warm on cold mornings with this modern carafe:
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO-GO (MAKE A SMOOTHIE)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! / OY VEY!
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My fiancé wakes up every morning and makes the following recipe.
And he wakes me up every morning to the very loud sound of our Vitamix blending the following recipe.
This is a great manly morning protein shake… BUT I prefer to serve this in a chic 3 oz. shot glass to serve as a palate cleanser with a fabulous brunch.
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3-4 cubes of ice
3/4 - cup of milk, skim or fat free
1 serving of whey powder, vanilla (I think 1 serving is 2 scoops)
1/2 handful of frozen mixed berries
1 banana (or 2 tablespoons of plain, unsweetened yogurt)
1 teaspoon of peanut butter
Throw all items into the blender in the order above. Mix until smooth. Enjoy!
DOUBLE TAKE - SEQUINS
Look familiar? They should. Aldo ($90) came out with festive heels clearly inspired by last season's Miu Miu's ($950) style.
PUMPKIN SEED CRUSTED CHICKEN
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Already totally over the prospect of eating leftover Turkey all month?
The below dish is a nice way to incorporate Fall and Winter into your dinner!
It's quick and easy, full of flavor, and will be wonderful with all of your seasonal side dishes!
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- Chicken (I always prefer tenders)
- Salt and Pepper
- Pepitas (roasted and salted)
Preheat the oven to 500.
In a food processor, chop the pumpkin seeds into small crumbs. Lay out the chopped seeds onto a plate. Add salt and pepper to the pepitas and shuffle around with your finger tips.
Take each piece of chicken and press onto the pepita plate, covering the meat completely. No need for egg or anything like that.
Spray a tin foil lined tray with cooking oil. Arrange the chicken in one layer. Bring the heat in the oven down to 400, and toss the chicken in there for about 20 minutes.
How to Plate: Serve over mashed potatoes, spinach, or perhaps on a salad with some cranberry vinaigrette!
DAILY HEEL WATCH
How much do these look like they cost? Expensive and chic, right?
I bet you didn't guess $23.00!
NO-FUSS HUMMUS
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY! / OY VEY!
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Besides the fact that the title rhymes, yes-- this recipe IS no fuss.
Hummus is something I usually buy at the grocery store. No thought crosses my mind that I can make it myself.
Not only is this recipe fresh, but you can completely customize it to your tastes.
All you need is a food processor or Vitamix.
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- 1 1/2 cans of chickpeas AKA Garbanzo beans (rinsed and strained but retain a little liquid)
- approx 1/3 cup of Olive oil -- or more, to taste. This is a time to step it up and buy the fancy kind.
- OK-MAK crackers or Pita Chips
- Minced or roasted Garlic (your call if you want any at all)
- Salt and Pepper to taste
OK. This is easy. Throw your bit of liquid from the beans and all of the 1 and a half cans into the blender. Add garlic if you would like.
Once you get the beans in the processor, add olive oil to thicken and smooth. Salt and pepper to taste.
Plate with some pita or crackers in a stainless steel dish (as pictured)
DAILY HEEL WATCH
GEO is the WAY-TO-GO for that upcoming Holiday party! Check these Nine West beauties out!
DOUBLE TAKE - BUCKLE MARY JANES
One is Prada and costs $695.00. The other is Baker's version for $80.00.
Can you guess which is which?
Which do YOU prefer?
THANKS (FOR NOTHING) GIVING HIGH HEEL CONCEPT MEAL
It's that time of year to roll up your sleeves and stand in front of the oven all day.
Thanksgiving is truly a holiday made for FLATS… or so you think!
The following Concept Meal will keep you looking fabulous and far from looking like a turkey.
THE SHOES: Get into the spirit with these unnnnreal plaid mary janes from Harajuku Lovers http://www.zappos.com/
THE FOOD: If you want to cut to the chase, buy some turkey cutlets instead of a whole bird and prepare it like I did in this Chicken Dish but add some fresh Thyme and Rosemary to the meat, with a splash of Orange juice!
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Start with a Fall Salad http://cookinginheelstv.
Side dishes can include http://cookinginheelstv.
and Broc N Cheese http://cookinginheelstv.
or Some Veggies http://cookinginheelstv.
THE TABLE: There is nothing better than using your fine china and linens for a Thanksgiving feast! Do it up-- every day should be a celebration!
THE MUSIC: Morisette http://popup.lala.com/popup/
Thank You For Being a Friend http://popup.lala.com/popup/
Led Zep http://www.youtube.com/watch?
ABBA http://www.youtube.com/watch?
Old Blue Eyes http://popup.lala.com/popup/
ZZ Top http://popup.lala.com/popup/
Duran Duran http://popup.lala.com/popup/
THE TASTE OF THANKSGIVING (BEFORE THURSDAY)
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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Ahhh. What a wonderful time of the year.
Holiday decor is going up. The smell of peppermint and mocha fills the air. Your seasonal favorites fill the grocery shelves. Black Friday. I can't forget Black Friday!
And turkey. LOTS of turkey.
The following sandwich is so delicious and will put you in the "giving" mood any time of the year!
Also, you can use your leftovers on Friday to make this delicious dish!
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- 2 slices of wheat toast
- 1/4 pound of low sodium turkey breast (I prefer Boars Head, thinly sliced)
- 1 teaspoon of cream cheese
- 1 teaspoon of cranberry jam
- 5-10 leaves of spinach
Toast your bread.
On one side, shmear the cream cheese. On the other, the cranberry jam.
Fill with turkey and spinach and cut in half.
This is truly something to savor.
HIP TIP - CARROTS AND HONEY FACE MASK
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!
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NOTE: Please, if you have any food allergy towards carrots or honey, do not make this face mask! I'm no doctor, so if you are unsure, please consult with your physician before trying.
Carrots have Beta carotene and vitamin A that helps maintain skin's elasticity, protect from the UV rays sun damage, and keep the skin firm. Use this mask recipe for all these benefits!
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- 2-3 large carrots or approximately 6 baby carrots
- 4 1/2 tablespoons honey
You can either cook the carrot in boiling water then mash the carrots down OR shred them raw in a food processor or by hand, then mix with the honey.
Apply to your face for 15 minutes, then gently wash with warm water. Pat dry!
RED RED WINE (REDUCTION) YOU MAKE ME FEEL SO FINE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY VEY!
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Healthy Steak-frites in a red wine reduction.
Extra lean beef, a butter-free reduction, and only 60 calories of frites!
Who knew?
Extra lean cuts of beef include: Eye of round roast, Top round steak, Mock tender steak, Bottom round roast, and Top sirloin steak.
I used a top Sirlion filet in this dish.
Also, as a side note, if you purchase grass-fed beef, it is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol and higher in heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids.
And also in this dish, BRAND SPANKING NEW Baked Kettle Chips in Salt and Pepper. 120 calories per serving. And guess what? My recipe only calls for HALF a serving!
Seriously, you don't feel like you are missing a thing.
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- 2-3 Filet Mignons
- Salt and Pepper
- 1/4 cup of Red wine per person for reduction
- Olive oil
- Baked Kettle Chips in Salt and Pepper flavor (these are Kosher, by the way)
Alright, first things first--
You never want to use a wine in cooking that you wouldn't want to drink at your table. So, bite the bullet and get a nice bottle to have with your meal, and reserve for the reduction.
Salt and pepper the filets to create a crust. Olive oil your pan on a medium heat, getting the temperature up before you add your meat. You can tell that the temperature is up when your olive oil gets thin. Once the meat is on the grill, turn to medium heat.
Get a nice brown crust on your steaks ( approx 3 minutes per side) before moving them to the oven (pre-heated at 400). I prefer a medium-well cook (4 minutes), but if you want more rare, you may not need the oven at all.
You will be slicing your meat, so if you cheat and cut into it to check on how much it has cooked, it's really no big deal. You can even slice the meat before you toss it in the oven! If you are using the oven to keep cooking the meat, line an oven tray with tin foil and spray lightly with olive oil. If you do choose to slice pre-oven, keep a watchful eye on your steaks.
Back in the pan, there should be bits of meat, some yummy juices, and remnants of salt and pepper -- these are all fabulous and will make your reduction that much better.
Bring the heat back up in your pan once you add the wine. Bring it to a boil, then simmer about 4 minutes on medium heat.
Now, it's plating time! Enjoy and don't forget to enjoy the wine, both in the reduction and on your table!
How to plate: On a gorgeous crisp white plate, lay your slices of beef on one side of the plate, and the chips on the other. Pour the red wine reduction over the steak. OR Stack your steak over a small mountain of the chips and then pour the reduction over both.
DON'T GO CHOCOLATE BARKING UP THE WRONG TREE
DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY / OY VEY!*
Choooooocoooooooolate. Yes, chocolateeeee.Mmmm. Oh yeah.
On a side note, I do believe those Dove commercials with the brown silk sheets fluttering as the women eat chocolate while moaning wildly is a bit too much.
The following recipe is all about personalizing your dessert. If serving during a dinner party, this looks like you spent the whole day on it.
The reality is, that it take about 10 minutes and an hour to set in the freezer.
And to top it off, dark chocolate is good for your heart and fitting into your jeans tomorrow morning.
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- 3 Chocolate bars (I prefer dark -- over 60 percent)
- Nuts and Berries (I've used almonds, pistachios, and dried cranberries. Try cashews.)
- Dash of Canola oil.
Once the chocolate is melted, coat a pyrex dish or baking tray with either wax paper or saran wrap. Spray very very very lightly with Canola oil (Pam).
Pour the slightly cooled chocolate onto the tray. Sprinkle your selected nuts and berries or dried fruit onto the chocolate.
Throw into the freezer for about an hour.
How to Plate: Break the chocolate bar into large pieces and stack organically.
OBSESSION
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No, not the Calvin Klein fragrance. Or the Animotion song.My new obsession is my VITAMIX Pro-blender.
It literally has changed my eating habits and expanded my recipe ideas. With it, the possibilities are endless-- ice cream (not the best for you, but better than Breyers) and soup naturally heated by the friction of the blades.
I will be sharing my recipes for my rich and creamy Black Bean Soup and a seriously delicious Chocolate Shake with you this week!
A special shout-out goes to my future mother-in-law who bought it for us from our registry!
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