Inspiring People to Cook Again
Pasta and broccoli is a delicious vegetarian dish that reminds me of being a kid. My mom was a busy workingwoman like most of us today, so this was a simple meal she could whip up after a day at work. I love the rich […]
Pillsbury Grands Flaky Supreme CINNABON Cinnamon Rolls make this Valentines’ treat so easy and delicious. I like to use the Grands because it makes 5 great big cinnamon heart buns. I also like the cream cheese icing that comes with the CINNABON rolls. If you […]
I’ve been drinking one or two protein shakes a day and for years now I have only been able to drink vanilla because the flavor of all the 
chocolate protein I have tried has been horrible and hard on my stomach. This all changed when I tried Gaspari MyoFusion in the Milk Chocolate flavor.
Recently, I had the privilege of meeting one of the greatest athletes in the bodybuilding world, Rich Gaspari and his wife Liz. Rich’s past titles and achievements according to his website include:
“The Mr. America – known now as the NPC Nationals, Mr. Universe, Professional Mr. World, 1st Arnold Schwarzenegger Classic Champion, Three Time runner up for the biggest and most coveted title in professional bodybuilding, the “Mr. Olympia”, and many other professional bodybuilding competitions.
Rich didn’t stop with achievements in bodybuilding. Over the past decade, he and his wife have developed their own line of supplements under the name Gaspari Nutrition and become one of the most recognized and loved supplements in the world.
Rich and his wife are super nice and despite their fortune and fame they are very down to earth. I’m sure their warm and friendly personality is a result of being from Jersey. Since I’m a Jersey girl transplanted here in the south I love to meet people from back home.
When we were talking about working out and what to eat and drink, Rich told me his chocolate protein is the best tasting on the market. Now what would you expect the owner of the company to say – “my chocolate protein tastes like cardboard and has an awful after taste?” LOL!! Of course not! But, honestly, that is how most of the other chocolate protein drinks taste to me. But I know enough to take a Jersey boy at his word because they usually tell it like it is. Rich was right.
The chocolate MyoFusion is amazing and my new favorite. It’s so good I feel like I’m drinking a chocolate ice-cream shake.
Here is my recipe.
Put all the ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth.
Enjoy immediately….
Chicken Cacciatore is one of my all time favorite Italian dishes. I love the rich flavor of the sauce served over rice. I also like this dish because it is so versatile. See my cook’s notes for all of the various ways to shake up […]
Baked Salmon is a simple, healthy dish and so easy to prepare in just minutes. I love pairing it with this cucumber salad because it gives this dish a great crunch and texture. We eat a lot of fish in my house and […]
Roasted eggplant and chickpeas taste so great together. It can be served as a side dish or over rice or pasta as a main dish. It’s a great vegetarian recipe that also makes for a wonderful appetizer over crusty bread.
See my “Cook’s Notes” below for suggestions and tips:
Ingredients:
Directions:
Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
Spray a rimmed cookie sheet with cooking spray and then add all the ingredients. Sprinkle with about 2 -3 tablespoons of olive oil and the oregano. Season well with salt, pepper and a sprinkle of the sugar, toss well.
Place on the second highest rack in the oven and roast for about 45 minutes or until vegetables are soft and golden brown. Give it a stir once or twice while it is cooking to rotate the vegetables and prevent them from sticking.
“Cook’s Notes”
If you serve this dish over pasta, add a ladle or two of pasta water to the cookie sheet to create a light sauce then pour over pasta and drizzle with some extra olive oil and sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
On a cold winter’s night, when the snow is piling up outside and fire is crackling in your fireplace, few things beat an egg nog, especially when you add a little “spike” to it. Spicing up your egg nog with rum is great, but […]
This holiday cocktail recipe is a twist I came up with for the traditional Sour Apple Martini. I call it the Cinnamon Caramel Apple Martini. I love making these drinks during the holidays. The sweet taste of the caramel goes so well with the tartness […]
