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What we're reading: February 28
By Valentina Palladino
February 28, 2011 - 12:25pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

Ludacris: Rapper, Actor, Soft Taco Maker

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 28
By Valentina Palladino
February 28, 2011 - 9:38am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Slow food isn’t just about using the best quality ingredients and making sure they are cooked well, it’s also about the company you keep while you eat and savoring each bite of your meal. Make tonight’s dinner a group affair, gather all your friends, and enjoy a dinner together by slowing down with slow food!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 25
By Valentina Palladino
February 25, 2011 - 9:05am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Stromboli is a great twist on classic Italian flavors, however why not try to skip the meat today and try a veggie stromboli instead? Paired with peppers and onions, and a bowl of tomato soup, it makes for a tasty midday meal!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 24
By Valentina Palladino
February 24, 2011 - 8:09am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Comfort food takes one of its best forms at dinner tonight with an array of soups to choose from! Try some french onion soup to accompany your mashed potatoes and relax after a long day of classes.

Chickpea and Pasta Soup
By Mary Cappabianca
February 23, 2011 - 9:08pm
Take a breather today and make a hearty vegetarian soup.

I'm glad Kathleen decided we should make bean soups this week! Some of my friends laugh at me for making my own soup instead of just opening a can. But making a pot of soup in 30 minutes makes me feel great about myself, and you can eat as many servings as you want without any guilt- you deserve it!

 

1 Tablespoon unsalted butter

1 teaspoon olive oil

1 medium onion, roughly chopped

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (optional spices: one dash ground mustard, two dashes coriander)

What we're reading: February 23
By Mary Cappabianca
February 23, 2011 - 2:01pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

Making Fisheries Sustainable

(Yale Environment 360) A serious read for the the fish-eater who wants to know where her food is coming from.

Eating Insects

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 23
By Valentina Palladino
February 23, 2011 - 9:06am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Egg drop soup, often called egg flower soup, combines wispy beaten eggs in boiled chicken broth. Black or white pepper, as well as scallions or tofu, are common additions to this comforting dish. Try a bowl tonight with your chinese food meal!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 22
By Valentina Palladino
February 22, 2011 - 8:11am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Many believe that London broil is a cut of meat, but it actually refers to the cooking method instead. Top round steak (the typical cut of meat used) is marinated, and then broiled and grilled to around medium-well. Try it tonight with a side of scalloped potatoes!
 

What we're reading: February 21
By Valentina Palladino
February 21, 2011 - 12:05pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - February 21
By Valentina Palladino
February 21, 2011 - 9:39am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Sliced plantains are a traditional Mexican side dish, especially popular in the Yucatan area. Kick those plantains up a notch by sprinkling hot pepper flakes or your favorite pepper & spice combination on top of them.