Individual Stuff Turkey Loaf

Rarely in cooking do I actually come up with something on my own. I'm tend to be a a by the book person through and through. But since starting this blog I've ventured into modifying recipes to suite my needs. It's been a fun and new process. And so brings us to my stuffed turkey loaf. This dish is actually quite simple. I just took my favorite turkey loaf recipe, found here, and added a little something extra: pepper jack cheese wrapped in sliced chicken. The flavors melded together for a nice rich dinner I'll surely be making again. And really, melted cheese in the middle of anything is awesome.

Pini-Martinis

Happy Friday! What better way to end the long week than with a sweet drink pick-me-up? My sister and I were enjoyed  these pini-martinis after a refreshing day at the pool. It's a simple twist on a summer classic and was the perfect way to spend a warm evening. Just omit the blended ice, add the pineapple juice (and rum of course) and shake!

Pineapple Cake Truffles

Cake pops are all the rage these days. With their relatively simple assembly and cute appearance, they're sure to be a hit for any occasion. I, however, failed miserably at making these adorable treats. For the life of me I couldn't get the sticks to stay in the cake balls. What I ended up with was equally delicious and appealing, only minus the stick making it a true "cake pop," My cake truffles in mini cupcake wrappers were still a hit! I followed this video recipe and hopefully if you try it, you'll be able to make the little sticks stay.

make shift dinner

Sometimes dinner can be an ordeal, especially as a college student. but this evening I rummaged through the fridge and invented a tasty (and healthy) dinner.

I started with boiling up some quiona (a whole grain rice substitute) for the base of my stir fry

(I got inspired to use quiona from a blog I follow called clicked and captured)

For flavor I chopped a small orange and a bit of red bell pepper and mixed it into the quiona with a pinch of sweet corn

I topped the base with salsa from a jar and seared beef tips with a bit of freshly shredded cheese for that added kick

The end result combined a sweet and spicy combo rich with different flavors. It just goes to show you: anything can be dinner.