dining hall

April 4, 2011 - 8:27am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Beef burgundy, a traditional French recipe made with braised beef with garlic, onions, and broth, is a filling meal by itself, however you can make the meal even more satisfying by pairing a hefty slice of beef with plain egg noodles on the side.
 

April 1, 2011 - 7:32am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

You may be used to stews containing some kind of meat or poultry, however they don’t have to—try some vegetable ragout for dinner tonight and taste the deep, earthy flavors vegetables can have after they’ve been slow cooked all day.

March 31, 2011 - 8:43am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Chow mein is the Chinese term for a dish that’s based with stir-fried noodles. There are many different varieties of chow mein, because noodles are one of the most fundamental ingredients of chinese cooking. Try a bowl of chicken chow mein at dinner tonight!

March 30, 2011 - 8:06am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

A traditional Greek savory pastry, baked spanakopita is made with phyllo pastry dough and filled with spinach, feta cheese, onions, seasoning, and sometimes egg—a great, light lunch that packs a punch of flavor in a warm, flaky crust.

March 29, 2011 - 7:14am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

All the best flavors of chicken and shrimp comes together tonight with chicken scampi! This creamy, buttery dish will go perfectly with a side of a baked potato or even pasta.

March 28, 2011 - 8:41am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

The term “hash brown” refers to the way the potatoes are cooked—typically shredded and then pan-fried. Have some patties today to start your morning!

March 25, 2011 - 8:03am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Manhattan clam chowder may look different than the creamy, milky clam chowder you’re used to because it’s tomato based, not cream based. The ongoing debate over which clam chowder is better—Manhattan or New England—may never cease, but at least you can try them and see for yourself which you prefer!

March 24, 2011 - 7:05am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Oranges all around tonight at dinner! Orange-stuffed pork loin and orange-scented basmati rice pilaf put a zesty twist on your typical dinner plate.

March 23, 2011 - 8:06am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Your choice of comfort food tonight at dinner! Choose from BBQ chicken, fried chicken, or carved ham to pair with side dishes to create a plate of relaxation and usher in the last half of the week.

March 22, 2011 - 7:08am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Spaghetti and meatballs is a classic dish most of us know and love, but why not shake those noodles up a bit by trying vegetarian meatballs instead of regular meatballs, and throwing some salty black olives from the salad bar atop the dish? You’ll be surprised at the new flavors this typical Italian favorite can have just by adding and changing a few ingredients!