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Diva Musing: Dating a Narcissistic Partner…

This is for those of you stuck inside with a Narcissistic Partner.  Food for thought....  You’re Dating a Narcissist — and How to Get Out Narcissistic personality disorder isn’t the same as self-confidence or being self-absorbed. When someone posts one too many selfies or flex pics on their dating profile or talks about themselves constantly …

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Diva Tasting: Burger Week…Just a Juicy Burger…

Just a Juicy Burger Ingredients 3 pounds ground beef 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup dry bread crumbs 4 tablespoons evaporated milk 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 cloves garlic, minced Directions Preheat a grill for high heat. Mix the ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, evaporated milk, Worcestershire sauce, cayenne pepper, and garlic in a large bowl using your hands. Form the mixture into 8 hamburger …

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Diva Tasting: Burger Week, Mediterranean Burgers…

Mediterranean Burgers Ingredients Feta Cheese Spread: 2 ounces crumbled feta cheese 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 sprig fresh mint, chopped 1 sprig fresh parsley, chopped Burgers: 1 medium red bell pepper 1 pound lean ground beef 8 ounces fresh spinach – rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped 6 ounces crumbled feta cheese ¼ cup bread crumbs ¼ cup chopped onion 1 large egg, beaten 1 clove garlic, minced 3 sprigs fresh mint, coarsely chopped 2 sprigs fresh basil, coarsely chopped 2 sprigs fresh parsley, coarsely …

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Diva Tasting: Burger Week, Farmers Market Burger…

Farmers Market Burger Aioli: 2 egg yolks ½ lemon, juiced 1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh dill ¾ cup canola oil ¼ cup olive oil Seasoning Mixture: ⅔ cup sea salt 1 ounce dried porcini mushrooms 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons garlic powder 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes Burgers: 6 brioche buns, halved 3 pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon of onion powder or to taste 9 ounces crumbled goat cheese …

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Diva Tasting: Burger Week, Spicy Western Burger…

Spicy Western Burger Ingredients 5 fresh jalapeno peppers 4 pounds ground beef salt and pepper to taste 1 egg ¼ cup steak sauce, (e.g. Heinz 57) ¼ cup minced white onion 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (e.g. Tabasco™) 1 pinch dried oregano 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon garlic salt ¼ cup crushed corn chips 8 large potato hamburger buns 8 slices pepperjack cheese Directions Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, …

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Diva Tasting: Today’s Burger….Ultimate Caprese Burger…

Ultimate Caprese Burger Ingredients 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil salt and pepper to taste 4 thick slices tomato 1 ⅓ pounds lean ground beef 1 tablespoon tomato paste ¼ cup chopped fresh basil ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ teaspoon black pepper 4 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced 4 hamburger buns, split Directions Whisk balsamic vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over tomato …

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Diva Tasting: Juicy Chattahoochee Burgers…

Juicy Chattahoochee Burgers Ingredients 1 ½ pounds ground beef 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon black pepper ¾ teaspoon garlic salt 4 slices American cheese (such as Kraft) 4 hamburger buns, split Directions Mix ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, and garlic salt together in a bowl until well combined. Form into eight thin patties, each slightly larger than a cheese slice. Stack all cheese slices and …

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Diva Tasting: Roasted Chicken Italiano…

Roasted Chicken Italiano Ingredients cooking spray 1 whole chicken, cut into 8 pieces 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon ground paprika 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon dried oregano Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan with cooking spray. Arrange chicken pieces in the baking pan. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and oregano over both …

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Diva Tastings: Whole Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken…

Whole Roasted Garlic Herb Chicken Ingredients 2 teaspoons salt ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves ⅛ teaspoon ground allspice ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (4 pound) whole chicken ½ stick of butter 7 cloves garlic, minced (2 reserved) Directions Mix salt, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon together in a small bowl until combined. Rub chicken all over with spice mixture. Transfer chicken to a large bowl, …

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