Little Rosies

Garlic & Rosemary Lamb Chop Lollipops

Little Rosie — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 13:51:56 +0000

Remember when you were a kid and you received a lollipop as a special treat? Lamp chop lollipops are the adult equivalent. So simple, delicious and healthy, this recipe has become a favorite in our house.

Ingredients:
-10 baby lamb chops
- 6 garlic cloves minced in a food processor – the more garlic the better.
- 2 tablespoons chopped thyme
- 2 cups Heinz white vinegar
- 2 tablespoons gluten free soy sauce
- kosher salt and black pepper
-one tablespoon of chopped green onion
-one lemon

Directions:
- salt and pepper both sides of chops and place in shallow glass dish to marinade
- coat both sides of chops with garlic and thyme
- pour vinegar and soy sauce over chops
-squeeze half lemon over chops
- marinade for 24 hours for best results. Chops and marinade can also be stored in the freezer in a ziplock.
**If you don’t have time to make marinade, use a half cup of Little Rosie’s Filipino or Spicy Filipino as the marinade.

Be sure to let chops are cooled to room temperature for about 10 minutes from frigerator or thawed completely from freezer. Grill or broil on both sides for 5-7 minutes or until golden brown.

Garnish with lemon and chopped green onion as finishing touches. Serve as appetizer or pair with brown rice, quinoa or couscous to make a complete meal.

This recipe is too simple to pass up – give it a try and enjoy!

Smooth & Tangy – Bulgarian Feta Cheese

Little Rosie — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:22:00 +0000

Smooth, creamy, sliceable, tart and perfectly salty…….Bulgarian Feta has to be the best feta cheese in the world. This is a staple in our house at all times. Made from sheep’s milk this cheese has a sharper taste than other feta cheese, once you try it you’ll be addicted. We love this on Little Rosie’s signature salad or eaten alone straight from the container. This treat is hard to find in mainstream grocery stores but is you have a local cheesemonger, there’s a good chance they carry it. In Phoenix I found the brand Zergut which is amazing at the Yasha From Russian, a tiny Russian grocery store. Unfortunately you can’t order this brand on line but I found a couple other brands from some specialty importers; Malincho and Igourmet – definitely worth the effort. Would love to hear what you think!

NO Words Needed – Customer Testimonial

Little Rosie — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:47:48 +0000

Be still my heart with this wonderful testimonial…

“The guy in the pics is my dad-in-law… Rick Lyons (Scottsdale, AZ). My husband Rick and I had been raving about the dressing to my in-laws and had them try it at dinner. I had cleared his bowl thinking he was finished and he made it clear he wasn’t; had more salad and then proceeded to lick the bowl. We all got a kick out of it – including my kiddos. We’ve since shared it with our nanny and anyone else that we can throw salad at! lol”

“We just LOVE your dressing! We haven’t ever had anything like it and none of my past favs are any interest to me after having yours! The Spicy is our favorite, but I even used the non-spicy on flatbread pizzas tonight. We can’t wait to see it on the shelves in Arizona! I’m excited to try some of your recipes from your website too. Thanks for sharing!” Tina

A special thanks to Tina for sharing the LOVE here in Arizona…We love feedback and look forward to hearing your testimonials as well as recipes here at Little Rosie’s to share!

Simple Strawberry Almond Butter Smoothie

Little Rosie — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 15:16:27 +0000

Not only is this pretty – it tastes delicious…..What I love about this recipe is that it’s low in sugar, big on taste – I actually crave on a regular basis. It’s nutrient rich, low in sugar, dairy free, gluten free and probably more great things I still have yet to learn about. After all the junk food (including my previous recipe) consumed last weekend this is a refreshing break.

Ingredients:
-2 cups Non-Sweetened Almond Milk *be careful of hidden sweeteners
- 1/2 cup Crunchy Raw Almond Butter *no salt or sugar added
-1 cup of frozen Strawberries *no ice needed since the frozen strawberries give texture to the smoothie.

Be creative and add more – I just like to keep it simple for now..

Just blend for 30 seconds and Enjoy!

Super Bowl Cuisine – Bisquick Sausage Balls

Little Rosie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 13:31:10 +0000

The only thing I care about when it comes to the Super Bowl is the commercials and a reason to guiltlessly indulge in easy to make food. This is a recipe my grandmother Marie used to make at the cottage when I was growing up. My mother picked this up from my grandmother and naturally I’m enjoying it. **Please note that Super Bowl is a pass to eat whatever you like.

Ingredients:
-3 cups Original Bisquick
-1 pound bulk pork sausage
- 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
-2 cups milk
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley or 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- Barbecue sauce or chili sauce for dipping

Directions:

Heat oven to 350ºF. Lightly grease bottom and sides of cookie sheet.
Stir together all ingredients, using hands or spoon. Shape mixture into 1-inch balls. Place in pan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until brown. Immediately remove from pan. Serve warm with sauce for dipping.

It’s a Wrap….Little Rosie’s Way

Little Rosie — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:04:58 +0000

I have to start by saying that I really don’t like wraps but I needed to get creative since eating the same old salad everyday is boring and fast food just isn’t an option anymore. This is the perfect meal on the go that won’t leave you feeling bloated and tired. I made one last night for hunger and ate another for pleasure………..so tasty perfect!

Ingredients:
-handful of mixed greens
-1 tablespoon chopped Kalamata olives
-1 tablespoon chopped walnuts
-1 tablespoon chopped tomatoes
-1 tablespoon chopped red onion
- 1 tablespoon feta cheese*
- 1 tablespoon Little Rosie’s Spicy or Original Dressing
- wrap of your choice, I prefer Trader Joe’s brands since they have no preservatives.
*Strongly recommend Bulgarian Feta Cheese which can be found at Yasa from Russia in Phoenix, igourmet.com or select cheese stores – it’s worth the effort to find.

Mix all ingredients and wrap it up!

Plastic Not Prada – Mercado Shoppers

Little Rosie — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:14:23 +0000

Last weekend I finally stopped in Mexican Imports on the corner of Brown Avenue and Main Street in Old Scottsdale to just look around. I couldn’t believe all the cheap stuff jammed into such a small place – am sucker for knick knacks stores.. I’m on a budget right now with anything extra going to Little Rosie’s, however I did pick up 2 of these mercado bags; one in blue as shown in picture and a green version for only $8 total which is practically free in my mind. Unfortunately Mexican Imports doesn’t have a website but here’s a link where you can checkout an assortment of really cute mesh mercado bags which are perfect for gifting, yoga, farm markets,etc….Not as cheap but still not breaking the bank.

There’s No Secret About What Makes Little Rosie’s Spicy

Little Rosie — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 15:54:41 +0000

People always ask what makes Little Rosie’s Spicy Filipino Dressing & Marinade Spicy? The answer is simple – we use crushed red pepper flakes made from cayenne peppers. The end result with the other ingredients is a perfect fusion of sweet and spicy. Often times I have customers that don’t like spicy flavors but end up loving this combination since it’s not too hot like a tabasco or habanero flavor. My favorite way of using this dressing still remains on a simple salad with red onion, mixed greens and goat or feta cheese though I have customers that swear by using this as a marinade for beef, pork or chicken. If things are a little dull right now for your palette, I recommend spicing things up! Savor every bite and have a lovely weekend. xoxo

Food for the Body,Mind and Soul

Little Rosie — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 20:08:14 +0000

I spend most of my time obsessing over food and fashion but I also need to mention my new found passion for Sumit Hot Yoga as a part of my daily routine – this practice is literally ‘hot stuff’. Sumits Yoga was created by Sumit Banerjee based on his own years of experience practicing and teaching various yoga styles including Bikram and Vinyasa. The class integrates the core principles of traditional hot Bikram yoga and power flow which is Ashtanga inspired. 90 minutes a day on the mat in the 100 degree room stretching, moving and meditating to upbeat music is the best gift I could give to myself. On the mat you leave what you don’t want and embrace what you love. Aside from the physical benefits, my practice has helped get my life back and redirected me to a life I want to create. So put down the blackberry, shut down your computer, turn off the T.V. and find your happy place….

Just Can’t Get Enough: Fiddyment Farms Pistachios

Little Rosie — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:36:51 +0000

I said it once and I’ll say it again – I LOVE pistachios from Fiddyment Farms! The sampler of the different flavors was delicious though I’ve landed on my favorite, the Lemon flavored. After feasting on these delicious bites the past few months, I have to confirm that all pistachios are not created equal. You can find cheaper versions on the market but I’ve probably tried them and they’re just not as tasty and fresh. If you’re gonna snack these are guilt-free healthy treat..though they still have calories, every bite is worth it. This is one treat that will never go out of style for me:) xoxo