I love Rachel Ray. I’ve watched 30 Minute Meals on the Food Network for years now, and her recipes never disappoint. Not to mention, she has that infectious personality that makes you wonder if she’s ever in a bad mood. If I were to become a chef, I’d want my career to resemble hers … and … Continue reading »
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Homemade Yogurt Parfait Bowls
I’ve enjoyed some ”berry” good mornings for the last two weeks due to my latest breakfast obsession… homemade yogurt parfait bowls! During my first full day of work at Panera, I used my 50 percent employee discount to buy the new fruit and yogurt parfait with French vanilla yogurt, summer strawberries and blueberries and maple-pecan granola. After taking one … Continue reading »
Spicy Salsa Meatloaf
Traditional? Yes. Boring? Not in a million years. Meatloaf has sat on my ”recipes to try” list for some time, but I finally took a crack at the dinner staple last weekend. I couldn’t believe how incredibly simple the recipe was, which allowed me to put my twist on this classic American dish. Spicy Salsa Meatloaf Don’t be fooled by … Continue reading »
Garlic Parmesan Salmon and Vegetables
Attention fish lovers – this could be your new favorite salmon dinner. Thanks to a special ingredient, this healthy fish dish packs a huge garlic punch with a hint of lemon, italian seasoning and parmesan cheese. According to my brother, this quick salmon meal tastes like a juicy piece of chicken parmesan without the pasta sauce. He devoured the … Continue reading »
Crock-Pot Chicken Tacos and Spicy Cilantro Salsa
¡Hola! ¿Como estás en este día despúes de Cinco de Mayo? I don’t know about you, but a whirlwind of activities kidnapped my Saturday. I tried to work on this post all day, but something new called my attention every time I sat down. Despite la casa muy loca, I did manage to get a Mexican celebration … Continue reading »
Fruit Explosion Garbage Bowl Salad
Do you ever have one of those days when whatever food sitting in front of you becomes a meal? Well folks, that day was today for me. When I opened the fridge, it looked like the Chiquita banana woman had dumped her hat on the shelves, so a big ol’ fruity summer salad with two hard-boiled eggs quickly became … Continue reading »
“Pretty Sweet” Egg and Cheese Sandwich
I’m back! After a blogging hiatus filled with studying, packing and moving, I’m happy to say that I’m home in St. Petersburg and ready to start cooking again. It feels so nice to return to my huge kitchen. Not to mention, I finally have some taste testers for all the new recipes I’ve been collecting on my Pinterest … Continue reading »
Honey Teriyaki Stir-Fry Chicken
I’m not going to lie to you – I didn’t feel like cooking anything today. After thinking through two exams and finishing a final project Wednesday, I took a well-deserved mental health break on Thursday by sleeping in late, watching hours of my favorite TV shows on my laptop and tanning. In other words, the day consisted of no homework, no … Continue reading »
Summer Salad with Cinnamon Chicken
The story behind Monday’s dinner is quite interesting, so let me set the scene for you: Hungry and tired gator gal comes back to her dorm room after riding her bike back from the last iBurn class of this year. Said girl wastes 30 minutes resting, jamming out to music and wasting time on Pinterest. Her stomach really starts … Continue reading »
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Warning – this recipe is a HOT one! Actually, this chipotle chicken salad is cold, but the flavors lit my taste buds on fire. After devouring honey roasted chicken salad about a week ago, I realized that Greek yogurt provides an endless number of opportunities for making chicken salad. A craving hit around lunchtime yesterday, but I was too … Continue reading »
