Foodista Fives – Chef Hanna Robinson
By: Elyse Prince
Published: February 20, 2011

Foodista Fives is a weekly, healthful and fun food-related list shared by someone in the culinary world that relates to their line of work... Hanna Robinson is a Personal Chef and Nutritional Consultant in NYC. After graduating from the Chef’s Training Program at the Natural Gourmet Institute for Health and Culinary Arts, Hanna interned at the highly acclaimed Gramercy Tavern. Hanna transforms the standard American diet into wholesome, nutrient dense, delicious meals. Top 5 Food Ingredients For a Personal Chef: Chef Hanna Robinson Meyer Lemon: Use the whole fruit— rind and all! Puree with shallots and olive oil in a food processor for a fabulous pasta sauce. Meyer Lemon Pepitas (Toasted Pumpkin Seeds): I love their nutty flavor when toasted. They make a fantastic topping for salads! Pepitas  Olio Santo Olive Oil: The best olive oil I have ever tasted. Finish any dish with just a drizzle and it will taste that much better. Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tahini: Spread this on an English muffin with apricot preserves for a delicious snack. Amazing in salad dressings with fresh herbs and lemon juice and spread on pan-fried chicken - It's so good, you’ll think you're eating fried chicken! Tahini Radishes: Pink on the outside, white on the inside, these little gems make any dish more visually appealing. Plus, their crisp flesh adds the perfect crunch. Radish