Gwyneth Paltrow’s Kapama Braised Chicken

December 22, 2014 | 3 comments

If you’re having a holiday dinner party and are looking for a dish that WOWS, this is it!

Adopted from our friends over at Goop, this braised chicken recipe is so good it quite literally falls off the bone. There is a hefty cooking time, but it’s low-maintenance and simple enough that anyone can make it. The delicious flavors of tomato and the surprising secret ingredient of cinnamon make for a perfect holiday dish.

Here’s how you make it:

Ingredients:
1 whole chicken, chopped into 8 pieces
1 medium to large yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, chopped
2 14-oz whole peeled Italian tomatoes
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 cinnamon stick
Ground cinnamon
Sea Salt
Fresh ground pepper
Olive oil
Romano cheese, grated
Parsley, for garnish

Instructions:
1. Season chicken with salt, pepper and lightly coat with cinnamon and massage
2. Over high heat, coat large pot with olive oil
3. Once the oil is hot, sear chicken for 1 minute on each side (until skin is browned)
4. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and set aside
5. Lower heat to medium and add onions, stir for one minute until soft then add garlic, let cook for one more minute
6. Add chicken broth, cinnamon stick, canned tomatoes, salt and pepper
7. Stir and bring to a simmer
8. Add chicken pieces back into the pot, making sure they’re submerged in liquid
9. Simmer for about two hours uncovered (chicken should be tender & falling off the bone)
10. Garnish with parsley and top with romano cheese
11. ENJOY!

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How-To Make An Edible Thanksgiving Centerpiece

November 25, 2014 | 8 comments

Who doesn’t love festive décor when it comes to the holidays? Here’s how to make your own Thanksgiving centerpiece that’s good enough to eat! Complete with seasonal fruits & the colors of fall.

Here’s how you make it:

1. Place persimmons down the center of rectangle shaped dish
2. Alternate with crab apples
3. Line sides with cranberries
4. Fill in with edible flowers
5. Fill 6 bud vases with water & add festive little bundles of foliage
6. Fill 2 pretty bowls with persimmons
7. Set the table! HAPPY THANKSGIVING!

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Spiked Pumpkin Pie Latte {Video + Giveaway}

October 31, 2014 | 8 comments

I went there: Spiced, Spiked Pumpkin Pie Latte. This dessert-worthy drink is a celebration of fall. The yummy pumpkin spices, warm latte and (recommended) shot of bourbon will keep you nice and cozy for the cool nights to come.

To celebrate all things Fall and the fact that I hit 130k+ YouTube subscribers (woot!) I’m hosting a giveaway featuring a handmade, custom gift box for one lucky LEAF girl!

All of the details to enter are right this way.

Here’s how you make it:

Ingredients
– Small pot of strong coffee
– 1 cup skim milk (or 1%, soy, almond)
– 1 tbsp canned pumpkin
– 1 tbsp sugar
– 1 tbsp vanilla extract
– 1/4 tsp fresh shaved cinnamon
– 1 oz bourbon (optional but recommended)

Instructions
1. Brew 1 pot of strong coffee
2. In a saucepan over medium heat, add: skim milk, pumpkin & sugar
3. Stir until steaming then take off heat & add: vanilla extract & shaved cinnamon
4. Whisk until frothy
5. Fill mug half way with coffee, half way with pumpkin mixture
6. Add bourbon
7. Top with whipped cream & a dash of cinnamon

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

Look And Feel Healthier With This Kale, Spinach & Apple Juice

October 14, 2014 | 5 comments

If there’s one pattern I try to keep constant in my diet, it’s including fresh squeezed juice as many times per week as possible. Juicing is time consuming and has the ability to get pretty expensive, which is why I love simple recipes that get right to the point. That’s why this Kale, Spinach and Apple juice is a favorite of mine. Short, sweet and chock-full of every nutrient I’m looking for.

Kale is a great detox food; high in iron, antioxidants, calcium, vitamins A, C and K. Spinach is high in potassium, iron and surprisingly a fairly good source of protein. The apple helps keep this juice tasting good with a bit of natural sweetness, and is a good source of fiber from the skin. I personally like adding a squeeze of lemon to gain some alkalizing benefits as well, but that’s optional. All of these vitamins and minerals come together to help with cardiovascular health, skin, hair and bone health, plus it’s a great energy boost.

Needless to say, what’s not to love?

Ingredients:
– 1.5 apples, sliced
– 3 small bunches of spinach
– 1 small bunch of kale
– Lemon, optional

Instructions:
1. Juice the apple, spinach and kale (according to any special instructions on your juicer)
2. Squeeze the juice of 1 lemon over it (lemon can be strong so don’t juice the whole lemon before tasting the juice!)
3. Stir, and ENJOY!

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How To Make Eggs 5 Ways

October 3, 2014 | 2 comments

Saturday and Sunday are made for brunching and no brunch is complete without some sort of eggs.

Get inspired to hit the kitchen with this eggs five ways video in which I show you how to fry, poach, hard boil, soft boil and scramble all in 3 minutes.

Happy brunching!

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