Easy, Cheesy Whole-Wheat Drop Biscuits

Bisquick has met its match. Introducing . . . Whole-Wheat Cheese and Herb Drop Biscuits I made these dense-but-fluffy biscuits for my family’s Christmas dinner, and they were a huge hit. I think my brother wolfed down seven at dinner alone! In fact, only one little biscuit remained the next morning, which I quickly patted with … 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 »

(Almost) Grownup Lunchbox – Hurricane Sandy Edition

I leave Florida for Washington, D.C., and a hurricane womps the Northeast? What are the chances of that happening? Pretty high I guess. Thanks Hurricane Sandy (a.k.a. Frankenstorm, Snowicane, etc.) Even though I’m not going to work tomorrow and possibly the next few days, the rest of you might not be so lucky. Don’t worry … Continue reading »

Healthy Monte Cristo Sandwich

If you love french toast, you have to try this sweet but savory sandwich. It’s perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner, and the hot, egg-dipped bread adds that extra something to the plain ham and cheese combo. Even though original monte cristo sandwiches are delicious, I “healthified” the recipe by using whole-wheat bread, adding some broccoli slaw and … 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 »

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 »

Back in the cooking game

My journey into the land of frozen foods is officially over my friends. Oh yes… I’m back in the kitchen, and I’m ready to whip up some delicacies. Since my last update, I have taken two criminology exams and stressed out over my first Spanish exam in eight months. In addition, I spent the entire weekend buried in research while … Continue reading »