BIKINI BOUTIQUE
Chefs
ALASKAN WILD FISH FAIR
CHAYA Brasserie has always been a hot spot in Los Angeles for celebrities and food lovers but this time, Executive Chef Shigefumi Tachibe knocks it out of the park with ALASKAN WILD FISH FAIR. Now through, April 30th, fish lovers will be swimming in some of the most incredible seafood dishes they will ever taste. [...]
Nick Stef’s Steakhouse
Helmed by 29-year old female Chef Megan Logan, Nick Stef’s Steakhouse features one of the only dry aging rooms in Los Angeles. Kicking off Meat 101 series, Chef Megan Logan shares the secrets of dry-aged vs. wet-aged beef. Nick & Stef’s, named after Executive Chef and owner Chef Joachim Splichal’s two children, is a part [...]
WAGYU, BORN AND BRED IN THE US OF A, ARRIVES AT BOA STEAKHOUSE
Announcing the introduction of U.S. pedigree domestic Wagyu Beef in October, BOA Steakhouse is serving this beef for the first time outside of Colorado. Emma Farms in Aspen’s Roaring Fork Valley is the only ranch in the nation to raise this unique pure-bred herd of United States Wagyu that contains at least 98% Wagyu genetics. [...]
Books
Lola’s Diner Review – Substitute Yourself Skinny by Chef Susan Irby
I recently received a copy of Substitute Yourself Skinny by Chef Susan Irby, the Bikini Chef. This is truly a collection of great recipes for anyone looking to either lose weight or maintain their weight by eating better with substituting lower fat or lower calorie ingredients. “Cut the calories, keep the flavor.” Kung-pow Pork The book [...]
The Substitute Yourself Skinny Cookbook
Cut the Calories, Keep the Flavor with Hundreds of Simple Substitutions! The Substitute Yourself Skinny Cookbook: Cut the Calories, Keep the Flavor with Hundreds of Simple Substitutions! by Chef Susan Irby Permalink: http://amzn.com/B004L2KNFK Connect with me on Google+ Subscribe in a reader
The Giant $7 a Meal Cookbook: 701 Inexpensive Meals the Whole Family Will Love
The Giant $7 a Meal Cookbook: 701 Inexpensive Meals the Whole Family Will Love by Irby Chef Susan Permalink: http://amzn.com/1440506353 Connect with me on Google+ Subscribe in a reader
Substitute Yourself Skinny with Susan Irby (Cut calories, keep the flavor)
The Substitute Yourself Skinny Cookbook: Cut the Calories, Keep the Flavor with Hundreds of Simple Substitutions! by Chef Susan Irby Permalink: http://amzn.com/1440503974 Connect with me on Google+ Subscribe in a reader
Recipes
Light Easter Dessert
Serves: 12-14 slices Total Time: 1.5 hours CAKE: 1 cup cake flour 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt 12 large egg whites 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons unsweetened dark cocoa (such as Hershey’s Special Dark) Glaze: 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons tub light cream cheese, softened 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat [...]
Artichoke Scrambled Eggs Benedict
Serves: 4 Total Time: 30 minutes 8 canned artichoke bottoms, (1 1/2 cans), rinsed 4 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided 3 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano, divided, plus 4 sprigs for garnish 1/3 cup chopped pancetta 2 tablespoons reduced-fat mayonnaise 2 tablespoons nonfat plain yogurt 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon water 6 large eggs 4 large egg whites [...]
Strawberry Delight Dessert
We have substituted this recipes skinny! This is a perfect spring dessert with strawberries as the main ingredient! Enjoy in moderation for a bikini you! Serves: 20-25 slices Total Time: 5 hours (with refrigeration) 1 1/2 cups Honey Maid Golden Crumbs 1/4 cup non-hydrogenated shortening or butter, melted 1 1/2 pkg (250g) reduced-fat brick cream cheese spread, [...]
Sautéed Lemon Chicken
This dish is loaded with protein and includes kitchen staples such as chicken, olive oil, salt and pepper. Easy and cheap to prepare, this dish is sure to be a “bikini” favorite. Serves: 4 Total Time: 20 minutes 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb) 2 lemons 3/4 cup low sodium chicken broth [...]
CAMUS UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION VINTAGE COGNAC
CAMUS Cognac of France, the last independent, family-owned Cognac house and 5th largest worldwide, proudly unveils limited edition vintage cognacs. Of unequalled range of Certified Single Vintage Cognacs, the House of CAMUS is delighted to offer these eight vintages beginning this Fall 2011. Exclusive Pionneau 1969 Vintage is included in this impressive selection of CAMUS [...]
The #SOBikini Brazil Butt Challenge
The #SOBikini Brazil Butt Lift Challenge Susan Irby The Bikini Chef (@thebikinichef) and Jamila Williams (@seattleworksout) have teamed up to bring you the hottest “get ready for swimsuit season” challenge ever! Want to get into the best shape of your life? PREMIERE FITNESS + PREMIUM NUTRITION + PEER SUPPORT = SUCCESS TEAM GALAXY is starting [...]
