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 »
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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 »
Honey Roasted Chicken Salad
Why have I suddenly fallen in love with yogurt? This is what I asked myself as I inhaled a pita pocket stuffed with honey roasted chicken salad for dinner. Mid mouthful, the answer came to me: oh, I forgot – I lived on crap until I was 18, so my taste buds couldn’t handle the healthiness of unprocessed, … Continue reading »
Easy Chicken and Broccoli Pasta
Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best. You won’t find any exotic foods or spices that cannot be pronounced in this meal, and I’m pretty sure you have all the ingredients in the kitchen. Despite using simple ingredients, this pasta dish is fresh and filled with flavor. In addition to being fairly basic, this meal is also well-rounded in terms of nutrition; … Continue reading »
Beefy Ranch Pita Pockets
I know what you’re thinking. ¡Ay caramba! Another pita pocket recipe? I’m sorry to overload you with pita recipes, and I promise that this will be the last one for a while. However, I must say that this was my favorite creation thus far. My BFF basically told me that my other pita pocket recipes were a little too … Continue reading »
A love letter to pita bread and a recipe dedicated to your greatness
Dear pita bread, Oh how I love your thin exterior and hollow insides. Despite your emptiness, you are not shallow, and I love filling your spaces with my love. And when I say love, I’m referring to multiple ingredients, which vary from fruits and vegetables to meats and proteins. You you never disappoint me and always have enough strength to hold … Continue reading »
Oops
Well folks, I had my first catastrophe in the kitchen. It wasn’t horrific, and nothing caught on fire, but let’s just say that I was disappointed with my avoidable mistake. First, I should say that I finally received my University Press of Florida cookbooks – all eight of them. I spent the first 30 minutes … Continue reading »
The Garbage Meal
No, this recipe is not made from garbage. However, the variety of ingredients and ways in which you can customize this recipe make it a trashy meal. Behold, the garbage bowl salad, where any and every ingredient is acceptable! Yes, I eat this salad out of a large mixing bowl because it is so big and satisfying. … Continue reading »
