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February 18, 2011 - 9:04am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

The term for shrimp “butterfly” comes from the way the shrimp is cut before cooking. Usually “butterfly” cuts go down the long back of the shrimp, allowing the entire shrimp to be fully cooked from the inside out.

February 17, 2011 - 8:27am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Sun-dried tomatoes originated when the Italians wanted to store fresh tomatoes over winter. They placed tomatoes on tile roofs in the hot sun to dry them so they could be stored for a longer period of time. Now a staple in Italian cuisine, sun-dried tomatoes are used in many different ways—try them at lunch with manicotti!

February 16, 2011 - 8:20pm
It's citrus season! Have your fruit and enjoy it too with this quick two-ingredient recipe.

This is the perfect recipe for when you accidentally buy way too much citrus (or are gifted too much for a holiday), have been eating halved grapefruit everyday, and want to enjoy a sweet snack with little additional effort.

 

1 grapefruit

2 tablespoons turbinado sugar

 

1. Turn on the broiler.

2. Half the grapefruit to expose segments, cut around each segment. Sprinkle a generous tablespoon of sugar on top of each half.

February 16, 2011 - 9:09am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Chicken Monterey is made in a few different ways, but the most common way is to partially cook the chicken in butter or oil first, then finish it off in a liquid mixture, usually of stock and tomatoes. Give it a try tonight at dinnertime!

February 15, 2011 - 11:57am
How to turn two potatoes into a side dish that feeds nine people (a Valentine’s weekend miracle)

Problem: I needed to make a side dish for a Valentine’s weekend potluck dinner with the girls… with no ingredients in the house to cook.

February 15, 2011 - 8:12am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Celebrate Black History month with tonight’s themed dinner complete with all the classic southern food you could ask for—fried chicken, collard greens, pecan pie, and so much more!

February 14, 2011 - 7:26pm
This is the easiest and tastiest dinner for Valentine's Day, or any day. Just add chocolate for the perfect finish!

Sometimes the most difficult aspect of cooking dinner is knowing in what order to put everything together. I've taken out that guessing by leading you through the entire plate, step by step.

 

Flavor-filled mashed potatoes

2 medium-sized potatoes

1 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons salted butter

1/4 cup milk

2 tablespoons cheese (I only had a bag of pizza cheese, but use whatever you have)

Seasonings to taste: black pepper, garlic powder, oregano

 

Balsamic Roasted Asparagus

February 14, 2011 - 12:04pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

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February 14, 2011 - 9:39am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Our Valentine’s Day menu is one you’re sure to love, filled with apple cinnamon waffles, minestrone soup, and bourbon glazed pork!

February 11, 2011 - 9:00am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Fun Fact: The most famous dish made with haddock came from Scotland, “Finnan haddie” or smoked haddock, however haddock is a popular fillet and can be cooked in a variety of ways.