-Tilapia (Lemon & Herb )

-Halibut (Almond Crusted or Herb Crusted)

-Tuna (Herb Crusted)

-Grilled Sword Fish (Indonesian)

-Halibut w/ Balsamic Glaze

Shrimp:
Caribbean Curry Shrimp
Roasted Shrimp w/ Salt & Pepper and Lemon Zest

CHICKEN:
-Caribbean Curry Chicken

-Thai BBQ Chicken

-Cheese Stuffed Chicken Scallopini w/Fresh Tomato Sauce (Turkey Alternative )

-Chicken Parmesan

Beef:

-Meatloaf

-Herbed Crusted Tri-Tip steak

Pork:

-Chops Stuffed w/ cranberries, cheese & spinach

-Herb Crusted Pork Tenderloin

Comfort Foods:

-Baked Mac & Cheese

-Lasagna

-Meat Loaf (turkey or beef)

-Stuffed Baked Rigatoni or Stuffed Shells

Starch:

Herbed Roasted Potatoes

Smashed Potatoes

White Rice

Orzo

Vegetable Options:

-Asparagus sauteed w/ Shallots and butter

-Mixed Seasonal Veggies

-Green Beans scented w/Orange

-Roasted Green Beans

-Sauteed Kale with Red & Yellow Bell Peppers

Soups/Slow Cooked Meals:

-Cuban Black Bean Soup

-Chicken & Dumplings

Salads:
-Classic Caesar Salad

-Spring Greens w/ Heirloom Tomatoes (choice of feta or goat cheese added)

-Grilled Romaine Caesar Salad

-Tomato and Mozzarella or Tomato and Cucumber topped w/classic vinaigrette

-Carrot Salad w/raisins and pineapple

Desserts:

Cheesecake

Berry Trifle

Tiramisu

Apple Betty w/Vanilla Bean Ice Cream

Molten Chocolate Cake

Much to come my lovelies!!!

Dinner & Massage Menu will be posted just in time for “Valentine’s Day” for those of you who have inquired! Many options to choose from spa cuisine to comfort foods and not to mention desserts.

* Be on time.

* If you don’t want to remove all your clothing, wear what you will be comfortable in.

* Don’t be afraid to communicate with me during session, if you have any words as to the amount of pressure, speed of strokes/movements, room temp., or music  (I will adjust).

* Some people like to talk during a massage session, while others remain silent. Do whatever feels right to you, and I  will follow your lead (I have heard about other masseuses taking the lead… LOL)

* Breathing will aid in your relaxation. People often stop breathing and tense up when they feel an  area of tenderness due to knots or tension. Best to just breathe through it here “INHALE“, “EXHALE“! Keep telling yourself “BREATHE”!

* Try not to tighten up during the massage. Let me/ your massage therapist know this is happening. I may need to adjust the massage technique used. I may also be able to help you relax the area.

* If you find your thoughts are racing during the massage, one way to become “centered” and to ease your mind is to follow my hands, and focus on how the touch feels.

* If anything happens during the massage that you dislike or uncomfortable with, you have the right to ask me/ your masseuse to stop. If necessary, you also have the right to end the session.

* If you are dizzy or light headed after the massage, do not get off the table too fast.

* Drink extra water after a massage.

* Allow for some quiet time after your massage, if possible. Sometimes one needs a little time to absorb the aftereffect of the massage or needs some “re-entry” time.

(Some people have been know to have loose lips… LoL)

• Feel sluggish and want to recharge your body
• You are tense stressed and just want to relax
• Maintenance
• Prevention
  
• Improvement in “sports” or other activities
• Rehabilitation-from “injury” or “chronic pain”

Questions to ask/ inform your therapist of:

Your Focus

• Relaxation and stress reduction
• Health & wellness
• Posture & alignment
• Pain & injury relief

Depth of Touch

• Light Touch (Swedish, Lomi, Lomi)
• Firm (Swedish w/Deep Tissue Combo.)
• Deep Tissue (pressure more intense)

Massage therapy has been proven effective in:

• Relieving back pain
  
• Boosting immune system
  
• Reducing anxiety
  
• Lowering blood pressure
  
• Treating migraines
  
• Decreasing carpal tunnel symptoms
  
• Easing post-operative pain
  
• Alleviating side effects of cancer**

Remember, massage has its greatest benefits over time.The therapeutic effects of massage are cumulative,so the more often a person gets a massage, the better he or she will feel and the more quickly one’s body will respond. If you are getting massage to address chronic muscular tension or recovery from a soft tissue injury, more than one session is usually needed, so be prepared to schedule several sessions.

nocoupons

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup chopped yellow onion (1 onion)
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 pounds sweet Italian turkey sausage, casings removed
• 1 (28-ounce) can crushed tomatoes in tomato puree
• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley, divided
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 pound lasagna noodles
• 15 ounces ricotta cheese
• 3 to 4 ounces creamy goat cheese, crumbled
• 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus 1/4 cup for sprinkling
• 1 extra-large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 pound fresh mozzarella, thinly sliced

Directions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.

Heat the olive oil in a large (10 to 12-inch) skillet. Add the onion and cook for 5 minutes over medium-low heat, until translucent. Add the garlic and cook for 1 more minute. Add the sausage and cook over medium-low heat, breaking it up with a fork, for 8 to 10 minutes, or until no longer pink. Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, 2 tablespoons of the parsley, the basil, 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Simmer, uncovered, over medium-low heat, for 15 to 20 minutes, until thickened.

Meanwhile, fill a large bowl with the hottest tap water. Add the noodles and allow them to sit in the water for 20 minutes. Drain.

In a medium bowl, combine the ricotta, goat cheese, 1 cup of Parmesan, the egg, the remaining 2 tablespoons of parsley, remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Set aside.

Ladle 1/3 of the sauce into a 9 by 12 by 2-inch rectangular baking dish, spreading the sauce over the bottom of the dish. Then add the layers as follows: half the pasta, half the mozzarella, half the ricotta, and one 1/3 of the sauce. Add the rest of the pasta, mozzarella, ricotta, and finally, sauce. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of Parmesan. Bake for 30 minutes, until the sauce is bubbling.

Substitutes:

Ground turkey is ok to substitute for the “Sweet Italian Sausage”, but I recommend you don’t substitute here!

Goat Cheese you can leave out if you prefer,  add extra ricotta cheese instead

Must try "Lasagna recipe" by Ina Garten

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