Pippa's Pesto Tilapia

Since the royal wedding...Lets be real, AT the royal wedding, it was all about Pippa Middleton. She stole the show with her booty hugging dress on her sisters big day, and has been in the news ever since. Nowadays, the only thing in question is Pip's boyfriend. 

It was reported that Pippa and her long time on/off  beau, Alex Loudon, broke up. GUESS WHAT?

It's game on for Pippa and Alex. They were spotted arm and arm at Wimbledon yesterday looking super cute. Read the full story on Fox News.

So today I went with the "P" in Pippa, and created a (P)esto dish!

Pippa's Pesto Tilapia

You will need:
4 Tilapia filets
4 cups Basil
1/4 cup Pinenuts
1/2 cup Parm cheese
1/4 cup Extra virgin olive oil

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
In a food processor blend the basil, pinenuts, and parm cheese. As that is being blended- pour in the olive oil. Blend until smooth.

Spread the pesto mixture on the tilapia filets. Place on non-stick oven safe pan. Bake for 10-13 minutes.

Jillian's KILLER (easy) Chunky Tomato Sauce

You will need:
5 vine ripened large tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
1/2 yellow onion
2 garlic cloves

In a medium sauce pan pour in the extra virgin olive oil, and place on medium heat. Finely chop garlic and onions. Place in the pan and sauté. Dice tomatoes, and add to pan. Mix together with salt and pepper to taste. Let simmer on low for 20 minutes- or until tomatoes are very tender. Delicioso!




My favorite part...

My least favorite part...

Gwyneth Paltrow is a Celeb Foodie too?!

She acts. She sings. She dances. She cooks....The TOTAL celebrity package, right?

Gwyneth Paltrow became a stellar actress when she took home Oscar, a rockstar when she performed on Glee, and a foodie with her blog Goop.

I was parsing through this month's Cosmo, as any 21 century gal should, and I stumbled upon some delicious recipes written by Gwyneth herself! She recently put out a cookbook, My Father's Daughter, that has everyone wondering, "What CAN'T she do?"

I plan to die a little at the yumminess that is going to hit my taste buds tonight. I will be trying out these two recipes featured in Cosmo, and I have a feeling they are going to be a HIT!

Chicken Milanese

You will need:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 cup milk
2 cups panko bread crumbs, mixed with salt and pepper
1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

Place the chicken breast between two pieces of parchment paper. Using a mallet, (or a heavy frying pan) pound the chicken until it is very very thin. Put the milk in a shallow bowl, and put the breadcrumbs into another. Dip each piece of chicken in the milk, then the breadcrumbs until they are fully coated. You should have a thin, even coating.

Heat 1/4 cup of olive oil in a pan. Cook the chicken (2 pieces) on one side for 4 minutes, or until evenly browned and crisp. Flip and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the chicken is firm to touch. Repeat with the rest of the oil, and the remaining chicken.

Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes and Arugula

You will need:
2 cups cherry tomatoes
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
coarse salt
2 cups arugula
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place the tomatoes in a small baking pan, drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Roast for 45 minutes, turning occasionally until they are split open.
Toss arugula with remaining oil and balsamic vinegar. Add a pinch of salt. Fold tomatoes into the arugula and serve on top of the chicken.

To finish off this meal I would roast some fingerling potatoes at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes with fresh herbs of your choice, olive oil, salt and pepper. YUMMY!

Thanks for the good eats' Gwyneth!


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Bentley's Peanut Butter Balls

Women all over the world watched as Bachelorette Ashley Hebert's heart was broken over contestant Bentley Williams.

Ashley was warned by former Bachelor contestant Michelle "Money" that Bentley was doing it for the fame, but the Bachelorette fell flat on her face for this reality television villain.

For those of you who don't watch the show, here is what went down...

Bentley fed Ashley all the right lines,  getting her to fall in love with him. Meanwhile, he was talking behind her back (to the cameras)...My personal favorite quote, "I would literally rather be swimming in pee then planning a wedding with her." What a class act!

One day he decides to leave the show because of his "daughter," leaving their relationship open ended with a (dot dot dot.)

Fast forward to Bentley in Hong Kong giving Ashley the closure she finally needs. The whole meeting is UBER awkward, and as a viewer I just wanted it to end. She sent him off with a BIG f@*ck you.

Since the events of last night's episode, I think it's only right for Ashley to serve Bentley's "you know whats" on a silver platter.

I present to you....

Bentley's Peanut Butter Balls

You will need:
2 cups of peanut butter
4 oz of butter (about 1/2 a cup)
4 cups confectioners sugar sifted
2 cups rice cereal
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips

In a medium sized pot melt butter and peanut butter together.
In a large mixing bowl combined the sugar and rice cereal, and pour hot peanut butter mixture over the top.  Don't be afraid to get a little messy here and mix with your hands! Once the mixture is together, form into 1/2 inch balls. Let the balls hang in the fridge for about an hour.

Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Remove the peanut butter balls from the refrigerator and roll each in the chocolate. Remove and place on wax paper. Chill before serving.

If you want to liven them up a bit, add some sprinkles, or some crumbled health bar. OHSOGOOD.

Ashley, you make these honey, and you are the clear winner.

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Namelymarly.com 
acesshollywood.com

Sinfully Delicious Jen Aniston Mac and Cheese

Jen Aniston has been promoting her new movie, Horrible Bosses, jet setting bi-coastal on a media tour. E! Online is reporting that Ms. Aniston is taking on a different attitude these days towards press junkets, and interviews, holding little back while having major fun along the way.

They believe it has something to do with her new bad boy beau Justin Theroux. I also think her character in Horrible Bosses is rubbing off! Jen plays a sex crazed dentist, a far cry from Americas Sweetheart Rachel Green.

Jen is also embracing her new found bad girl image by getting inked up! Read the full article from E! Online here.

Since Miss Aniston is channeling all that is bad, I decided to create a sinfully delicious recipe....

Sinfully Delicious Jen Aniston Mac and Cheese.

You will need:
3 cups of cooked elbow macaroni
2 cups shredded cheddar
1/2 cup fat free evaporated milk
1 1/2 cups cottage cheese
1 tsp dijon mustard
salt and pepper to taste
1 package baby portobello mushrooms
2 tbsp of butter
1/2 of a yellow onion
1/2 cup sharp white cheddar

Cook macaroni as directed on the package. Drain and set aside.

Chop the yellow onion, and saute in a pan with 2 tbsp of butter. You are looking for the onions to become translucent in color. Clean the baby portobellos and slice into pieces. Combined the onion and mushrooms to cook together. Once the mushrooms shrink significantly in size and brown up, remove from the heat and set aside.

In a blender combined the salt, pepper, dijon mustard, cottage cheese, evaporated milk, and 1 cup of the cheddar cheese. Process until smooth.

Combined the cheesy mixture with the mushroom/onion saute. Mix well and pour over the macaroni in a large oiled baking dish. Finish by sprinkling the other cup of cheddar and 1/2 cup of sharp white cheddar on top.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 minutes, or until slightly brown.

I guarantee you will be feeling a bit devilish after the first bite.

GET ON WITH YOUR BAD SELF!

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These are a few of my favorite things...

We're not talkin' about rain drops on roses and whiskers on kittens...


Instead- every weekend I've decided to share a few of my favorite recipes from the best cooks in the world! These dishes have been tested in my kitchen- and let me just say, each and everyone of them is a hit!

These recipes are from the QUEEN of Southern comfort, Paula Deen. I think this chick has really got it goin' on. She is a unique personality that holds little back. She is effortlessly creative while still being "classic" in the kitchen, and totally not afraid of the ever feared ingredient, BUTTER. Although her food isn't always the healthiest, it is definitely the tastiest. One of my favorite dishes of Paula Deen's is the Divan Chicken.

You will need:

• 2 10-ounce packages frozen chopped brocoli
• 6 cups shredded chicken (I like to pre-buy a rotisseri chicken from the grocery store and shred it myself)
• 2 10 3/4-ounce cans condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup grated sharp Cheddar
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• Salt and pepper
• 1/2 cup dry white wine
• 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
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• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Microwave the frozen broccoli, while following the directions on the package. Drain the broccoli in a colander and put in a casserole dish with the shredded chicken.

In a medium bowl, combine the soup, mayonnaise, sour cream, Cheddar, lemon juice, curry powder, salt and pepper, to taste, and wine. Whisk together to make a sauce. Pour the sauce over the broccoli and chicken. Mix well.

Place the mixture into a casserole dish that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Pat down evenly and smooth with a spatula. Combine the Parmesan, bread crumbs and butter and sprinkle over the top.

Bake for about 30 to 45 minutes.
For an extra cheesy kick sprinkle the top with Cheddar, or Gruyere cheese. TOO GOOD FOR WORDS!!!

And after you finish eating that YUMMY dish, I guarantee you will be craving a sweet treat. I look again to Ms. Deen for some sweet Southern comfort with the delicious Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies.

You will need:

• 1 (8-ounce) brick cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 stick butter, at room temperature
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (18-ounce) box moist chocolate cake mix
• Confectioners' sugar, for dusting

Now that you have the ingredients cook along with Paula ---> Chocolate Gooey Butter Cookies 

And if you are craving more comfort food click here.

Have a yummy Saturday!

*images courtesy of FoodNetwork.com

Lindsay Lohan Mocktails

Lindsay Lohan was back in court yesterday following reports that she tested positive for alcohol consumption, violating her probation. Luckily for Li-Lo, she was sent home with a slap on the wrist. View the full E! Online Chelsea Handler article here.

Just so Lindz doesn't get into anymore trouble- here are some classic mocktail recipes. And for those of you who aren't on house arrest, add your favorite alcohol to any of these. Kick it up a drunk notch!

Mai-Tai
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1/2 cup diet cranberry juice
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
crushed ice
lime wedges

Shake in a martini shaker. Finish in a tall glass with lime wedge on the rim.

Strawberry Daiquiri 
2 cups frozen strawberries
1 cup fat free whipped topping
2 tbsp low calorie sweetener
splash of lime juice
ice cubes

Blend until ice is crushed and ingredients are combined. Finish with a strawberry on the rim of the glass, and a dollop of the fat free whipped topping.

Peach Bellini
1 can peaches
1 bottle peach sparkling water
2 tbsp lemon juice

In a food processor, blend the canned peaches until they are pureed. Add in the lemon juice and blend. Pour the peaches into a glass. Add in the sparkling water and mix.


For more Mocktail recipes click here.

Cheers!

Elisabetta Cannalis Tomato Sauce

I had such high hopes for George Clooney and his Italian supermodel girlfriend, Elisabetta Cannalis. They have been together for quite some time now, and all signs were pointing to marriage. Did this beauty finally tame the "forever bachelor?"


Sadly, the couple sent out a joint statement yesterday saying they were splitting up. "We are not together anymore. It is very difficult and very personal and we hope everyone can respect our privacy."


So what does an Italian super model do now? Move on from heartbreaker George! I guarantee she won't have any trouble finding a new guy. Elisabetta is back in Milan staying with family, and that inspired me to create a classic Italian staple, for a classic Italian beauty.


The Elisabetta Cannalis Tomato Sauce.


You will need:

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• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 large can diced tomatoes
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch of sugar
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup fresh basil
• 1 tsp fresh ground pepper

Start off by putting the olive oil in a pot over medium/high heat. Drop in the chopped garlic and mix until slightly browned and tender. Add the chopped onions and mix together. You are looking for the onions to become slightly translucent, and then browned.

Add in the tomato sauce, chopped tomatoes, sugar, salt, oregano. Stir together and reduce the heat to medium/low. Let the sauce simmer, and stir occasionally.


After simmering for 15 minutes tear in the 1/2 cup of fresh basil. Turn the heat to low, and simmer for as long as you want. I find that it tastes better the longer you let it go for! 

And if your into meat sauce....fear not! Break open the casing of a few uncooked sausages, and some lean ground beef. Cook the meat with the onions and garlic. Add the tomatoes and spices, and you are good to go.


Mangiamo!

The BETTER Britney Spears Frappuccino

Britney Spears has been the former queen of the hot mess express, with the shaved head and less than fit body to prove it.

In a recent article, Spears dished about how she got her body back into pop star shape. The hot mama transformation is on full display in her new video, "I Wanna Go," which premiered today.

Since her new diet and fitness plan has kicked in, she cut back on all sugars, focusing mainly on protein, good fats, and vegetables. She said her one vice is Starbucks Frappuccinos.

I totally get it girl. It's like a milk shake you can get without feeling guilty because it's from a coffee shop, right?

Britney is a fan of any frappe, and if the choice were available, I bet she would take an IV drip of the sugary sweet drink. You saw the star grabbing 2-3 a day in vanilla, caramel, mocha, and strawberry.

Since she doesn't indulge anymore, I have to wonder...Does she ever miss her favorite creamy treat?

That is why I created a figure friendly version of the Strawberries and Cream Frappuccino.

You will need:
1 cup frozen strawberries
1 cup skim or low fat milk
3 ice cubes
1 packet of Truvia
1/2 tsp of vanilla extract
1 tbsp of fat free whipped topping

In a blender mix the berries, milk, vanilla, ice, and Truvia.
Blend until smooth.
Pour into glass, and finish with a dollop of fat free whipped topping.

This tasty VENTI sized drink comes in at about 200 calories. As Good Morning America reports, the real deal from Starbucks clocks in at over 700 calories, 19 grams of fat, and 122 grams of sugar. OUCH!

If you choose my version of the Frappuccino you will never be caught saying, "Oops I did it again."

I hope you're hungry!

Welcome to The Celeb Foodie, and all that is yummy!

I am here to provide you with two of my favorite things: easy "star inspired" recipes, and celebrity news.

As a recent college grad, I have been searching for a platform to mix both of my passions. I thought it would be fun to create celebrity inspired dishes, for the novice cook.

Contrary to popular belief celebrities do eat. Let's be real. The common phrase, "Let's do lunch,"has turned into something way more than just a meal. The lunch has evolved into a meeting place for the Hollywood elite. They dine at fabulous restaurants, and are photographed chowing down on some of the most delectable dishes in the world.

Many stars have also decided to open restaurants of their own. Those little "passion projects," have turned into some of the hottest places to eat. Stars are also jumping on the foodie craze by creating cook books and food blogs inspired by their everyday life.

DISCLAIMER: I am not a trained chef. But, I do love to cook, and try new things. Growing up, I was constantly surrounded by food. Coming from the unique blend of a Jewish-Italian household, I knew I was destine to cook. Watching the women and men in my family create fabulous meals has inspired me to carry on the passion of food. So instead of cooking dishes from the old country, I decided to put a modern twist on things, with celebrity inspiration.

Along with LOVING food, I am a bit pop culture obsessed. I graduated with a degree in Broadcast Journalism, and was sort of know as the "entertainment news girl" at my college. I have interviewed celebrities in their natural habitat, (the red carpet,) and keep up with all that is entertainment news.

So along with getting some awesome recipes, you will find out the latest on the celebrity that inspired my creation.

So, are you ready to dish?