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 »
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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 »
Grilled Chicken Pita Pizzas
Like many families, a lot of Friday dinners included pizza when I was growing up. Sometimes my dad would pick up $5 Hot-N-Ready pies and cheesy bread from Little Caesars. Other times we enjoyed slices of Dominos Brooklyn style or a Papa John’s pizza with green peppers, which is my mom’s favorite. Personally, I love Joto’s, a family owned pizza … Continue reading »
New takes on old favorites
I woke up this morning and checked my email to find a wonderful surprise – both of my morning classes were canceled! So what did I decide to do with my free time? Blog, of course! I could work on my final writing project for my public relations writing class. I should complete the study guide for advanced principles of … Continue reading »
Homemade Fire-Roasted Salsa
First, let me just say that food processors are AWESOME. The person who invented this magical kitchen appliance should be praised by foodies and chefs across the globe. So why are food processors so wonderful? Besides allowing mothers to sneak veggies into pasta sauce, food processors allow you to create delicious, inexpensive salsa in about 5 … 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 »
Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries
I don’t eat out very much, but when I do, I splurge. I’m not saying that I spend a ridiculous amount of money. However, I usually like to order something that I can’t or won’t make for myself. One my favorite restaurants in Gainesville is The Swamp Restaurant, which is the No. 1 college sports bar … Continue reading »
The Sophisticated Grilled Cheese Sandwich
This isn’t the grilled cheese of your childhood, but I promise that it’s better. This melted favorite isn’t packed with Kraft Singles American cheese or suited to be tomato soup’s soul mate, but I promise that this ooey, gooey creation will find a warm place in both your heart and stomach. Introducing the sophisticated grilled cheese, your new, cultured lunchtime companion! Filled with … Continue reading »
