Considering today is New Year’s Eve, I thought I’d share the top 12 recipes of 2012 from Hungry Gator Gal in order of popularity. But first, I want to thank you for making this year, which was my first in the blogging world, truly wonderful. Your comments are inspirational and bring smiles and laughter to my life every day. I think it’s … Continue reading »
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Spinach-Mozzarella Grilled Cheese
Raise your hand if you’re a kid at heart. Me, me, me! I think the photo is from Camp Wai Lani summer session 2003? I can’t remember exactly, but I must have been about 10 years old. Grilled cheese was one of my all-time favorite meals as a kid, along with Kraft Macaroni and Cheese, cheese hot dogs, scrambled eggs, chicken nuggets, … Continue reading »
Pizza, Healthified
What do I cook when I crave pizza but am too lazy to order in? This . . . Bubbly, cheesy goodness filled with eggs and veggies and topped with meatballs Pizza Frittata Recipe slightly adapted from Minimalist Baker Serves Four Difficulty: Easy Total Preparation and Cook Time: 30 to 40 minutes Ingredients: 7 eggs + two splashes of milk … Continue reading »
Peanut Butter Banana French Toast
“It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas . . .” This morning was a little chilly on Florida’s west coast, which triggered my craving for a warm and comforting breakfast. I was going to make a batch of peanut butter banana custard oats, but digging my fork into a pile of egg-battered bread covered in maple syrup and topped … Continue reading »
WIAW #9: Pretty Eggtastic
I apologize for posting a bit later than usual on this wonderful Wednesday before Christmas. My mom woke me up around 6 a.m. to see if I was interested in substitute teaching for the day, and I said yes. Thus, I didn’t have time to write and post my Tuesday eats for WIAW until now. Holiday graphics courtesy of Ashley … Continue reading »
WIAW # 8 Georgetown – Take Two
This week’s What I Ate Wednesday (WIAW) would have been B-O-R-I-N-G without dinner and a special stop in Georgetown after work. I rarely go out to eat, but Tuesday’s trip celebrated the completion of my Washington Center portfolio and final exam for Criminal Law and Procedure. You know what the pink box means, right? Georgetown Cupcake! (a.k.a. … Continue reading »
Perfect Holiday Topping – Glazed Pecans
I’m sort of a bad person. Do you remember those glazed pecans I made a few weeks ago. You know – the ones on top of my Baked Sweet Potato with Cinnamon Apples and Chicken Sausage? If you do recall, which I hope you do, I promised to share the recipe for making these glazed pecans. Unfortunately life got in … Continue reading »
Thanksgiving Leftover Recipes: Round Two
You’re in for a treat if you love turkey day food as much as I do because round two of Thanksgiving leftovers is about to start! (Click here if you missed round one.) I only have one recipe to share, but it’s a good one. Toasted Cranberry Turkey Wrap The sweet and savory combination wins me over every time! … Continue reading »
WIAW #7: Peanut Butter Lover’s Month
Did you know November is National Peanut Butter Lover’s month? Being an avid peanut butter fan and taste-tester of crazy flavors, I can’t believe I almost missed the celebration! Given the momentous holiday, I decided to kick-off this week’s WIAW post with a peanut butter infused recipe. I almost forgot to take a picture of breakfast and … Continue reading »
(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox Series – Super Simple Sour Cream Salsa Dressing
As you know by now, I love salsa. It’s one of the food loves of my life. Whether I’m eating peach mango, pineapple, homemade fire-roasted, restaurant style or pico de gallo, all the flavors hold special places in my heart and in my stomach. You’ve seen the beloved condiment make appearances in the (Almost) Grownup Lunchbox Series with my easy salsa-ranch … Continue reading »