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!


pictures courtesy of
milkandmode.com

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

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!

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?