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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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 »
Basil Pesto Sprouts Salad
I promised you a recipe Wednesday, so here it is! Basil Pesto Sprouts Salad No lettuce? No problem! This beautiful mess of a salad is brimming with variety, color and taste. Not to mention, it’s a darn delicious way to meet your veggie quota for the day in one sitting. Difficulty: Easiest. Salad. Ever. Preparation time: Five minutes (includes … Continue reading »
Taco Tuesday
Who has a love affair with avocado and adds it to almost anything? This girl does! But seriously, I’m not even joking. Avocado makes its way into my sandwiches, salads, smoothies . . . the list goes on. Before I start to ramble, here’s one of my favorite ways to enjoy this nutritional powerhouse, which is … Continue reading »
Balsamic Strawberry Salad
This salad is dressed to impress. The toppings make it fancy-schmancy, but it’s actually super simple and inexpensive to make. I can’t be the only person who thinks it’s insane to pay $9 for an “artisanal” salad I can whip up at home for under $2 per serving. Does anyone agree with me? Anyway, this sweet and savory salad makes the perfect light meal or side … 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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
