The Anna and Raven Show

If you drive around with a “what would Elsa from Frozen do” bumper sticker or if you are terrified of the electrical delivery supplier renewal, that’s all I need to know about you! (0:00)

 

Anna & Raven look back on the times when their New Year’s Resolutions actually came through! (3:25) Anna confesses her frustrations while putting together her daughter’s presents (11:10)

 

Jan-U-ary: Getting that New Job Elizabeth Dutkiewicz of Robert Half breaks down the best tips and tricks to help you land that new job in 2020 (12:48)

After Anna had her fifteen minutes of fame on Ricki Lake when she was in college, we asked, what was your fifteen minutes of fame? (19:46)

 

Couple's Court: He wants her to sign a prenuptial agreement before they get married. It's not for money, it's for the dogs! Whose side are you on? With your calls and the verdict! (28:40)

Can’t Beat Raven: Can Erica Beat Raven? (36:20)

This week, Anna confesses her frustrations while putting together her daughter’s presents

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After Anna had her fifteen minutes of fame on Ricki Lake when she was in college, we asked, what was your fifteen minutes of fame?

Anna & Raven are wide awake this morning! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven On Demand now!

If you think kicking the parking meter will change things in your life or if it takes 30 minutes to open the razor display case in a store, that’s all I need to know about you? (0:00)

Trash Service: Some areas were left without garbage pick up when the waste management company quit with no explanation. Anna read that article and thought "I could pick up trash. I'd be good at that job". That got Anna & Raven​ thinking, if you could assume the job responsibilities for any job at a moments notice, with no experience whatsoever, what would it be?  (3:19)

Jan-U-ary: Food Network's own Chef Plum stops by to talk about fast, healthy, and delicious meals for 2020! (19:23)

Couple’s Court: They've let children sled down the massive hill in front of their home for years. But after a dad threatened them last year with a lawsuit, he says no more. But she says it's their street's tradition and she loves to watch the kids! Whose side are you on? (25:56)

Can’t Beat Raven: Can Michael Beat Raven? (33:37)

Food Network's own Chef Plum stops by to talk about fast, healthy, and delicious meals for 2020!

Lemon Chicken with sweet potato and broccolini 

2 thin sliced chicken breasts

1 garlic clove

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 teaspoon grated onion

1 teaspoon turmeric

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon black pepper

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon salt

Zest of half a lemon

Half a lemon (Juice)

10 green olives

1 tablespoon chopped parsley

1 cooked sweet potato

5 pieces of broccoli

 

Mix all the spices onion garlic and tomato paste together.

Liberally spread the mix on the chicken breasts

Place the breasts on the grill and cook thoroughly with the other half of the lemon

Bring a pot of water to a boil and add some salt, blanch broccoli to tender

Plate with the sweet potato and the broccolini, top with hand torn olives and juice of the grilled lemon

 

 

Pan seared salmon with lemon burre blanc

Salmon filet (6oz or so)

Salt Pepper

2oz butter

½ lemon juiced

Olive oil

Zest of one lemon

1 teaspoon chopped parsley

 

1. Season salmon with salt and pepper and pre heat oven to 375 degrees

2. In a sauté pan, heat up a tablespoon or so of olive oil

3. In a small sauce pan, add the wine and reduce (evaporate by boiling) by half (this will happen quickly once a boil begins)

4. Once the sauté pan is nice and hot, (small whisps of smoke coming off) gently place the salmon in the pan away from you skin side up! Place the pan back on the med-high heat.

5. The salmon is ready to flip once it easily comes of the pan, if it is sticking just give it a little longer.

6. Once the fish is flipped the skin side should now be down place the pan into the hot oven for roughly 6-8 minutes 

7. In the pan with reduced wine, add the lemon zest and melt the butter into the wine while gently whisking

8. Remove the hot pan from the oven and place the fish on a plate with your favorite vegetable and serve with a spoonful of the lemon butter wine sauce finish with the chopped parsley

 

 

Mediterranean style meatballs

2 ground lamb

1 egg

A lot feta (one container crumbled)

Parmesan 1/2 cup

Parsley and mint 2 tablespoons each chopped

Lemon juice and zest

Salt and pepper

 

Lightly mix together careful not to overwork the meat.

Roll into balls about the diameter of a quarter

Sear in a pan with some olive oil rolling occasionally.

 

Serve with tzatziki sauce as an appetizer or as a main course

Some areas were left without garbage pick up when the waste management company quit with no explanation. Anna read that article and thought "I could pick up trash. I'd be good at that job". That got Anna & Raven​ thinking, if you could assume the job responsibilities for any job at a moments notice, with no experience whatsoever, what would it be?

Anna & Raven are so glad it’s Friday! If you missed any of today’s show, catch up with Anna & Raven now On Demand!

If you put ice in your morning cereal or when you park your enormous stupid car in the front entrance of a store during return season -- that is all I need to know about you! (0:00)

Anna caught some major backlash from her family and listeners when she took down her Christmas tree LAST SUNDAY.  When do you take down your tree?  (And does your mom guilt you about la Befana too?!) (3:44)

Raven’s Report Card: It’s her favorite time of the week, when Anna calls Raven’s wife Alicia to see how he behaved as a husband! What do you think his grade will be today? (13:09). With the holiday party coming up, Anna and Raven talk about how much a babysitter SHOULD cost. (17:12)

Dr. Laura Berman, world renowned sex and relationship educator and therapist, popular TV, radio and Internet host, New York Times best-selling author dives into New Year's Resolutions with Anna & Raven. (21:20)

Couple’s Court: Over the holiday break, Tia's mother-in-law asked if she could join them on their family's spring break cruise. Even though they could easily add her, Tia doesn't want her to join. She loves this annual trip with just her husband and children. Her husband, Michael, says that it's like having a built in babysitter and they could do things on their own! Plus, how is he going to say no to his mom? Whose side are you on? (24:25)

Can’t Beat Raven: Can Tracey Beat Raven? (30:55)

"Jan-YOU-ary" Healthier Eating Habits: Registered Dietitian Rebecca Bonnetti dives into better eating habits for the new year to help with a healthier you! (35:31)

Raven was home for two weeks during the break, will that bode good or bad for his final grade?

With the holiday party coming up, Anna and Raven talk about how much a babysitter SHOULD cost.

Dr. Laura Berman, world renowned sex and relationship educator and therapist, popular TV, radio and Internet host, New York Times best-selling author dives into New Year's Resolutions with Anna & Raven.