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Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 23

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.

Breakfast
2 pieces ranch french toast
1/2 cup grits
1/3 cup home fries

1 medium pear

Lunch
1 cup tomato soup
1 grilled roast beef sandwich
1/2 cup california blend vegetables

1 medium banana

Dinner
3/4 cup BBQ chicken, fried chicken, or carved ham
1/2 cup sweet potatoes
1/3 cup collard greens
1/4 cup tiny glazed carrots

1 piece raspberry chocolate mousse cake

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 22

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!

Breakfast
1 omelet with peppers, onions, and cheese
1 biscuit

fruit salad-
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup pineapple chunks
1/2 cup cantaloupe, chopped

Lunch
Vegetarian Spaghetti and Meatballs with Olives-
3/4 cup spaghetti
1/4 cup tomato sauce
2 vegetarian meatballs
1/4 cup black olives, chopped and spread atop pasta

side salad-
1 cup spinach
1/3 cup cucumbers
1/3 cup cherry tomatoes
1/3 cup red onion
2 tablespoons chickpeas
2 tablespoons feta cheese
dress with italian dressing (or olive oil, salt, and pepper)

1 medium apple

Dinner
1 piece cajun chicken
1/2 cup broccoli spears
1/3 cup butternut squash
1/3 cup french fries

1 piece chocolate cream pie

What we're reading: March 21

A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

What Biggie Smalls' lyrics taught me about food

(Salon) Francis Lam provides witty and hilarious commentary on his relationship with food as shaped by the notorious B.I.G's foodie lyrics.

What Are French Students Eating for Lunch?

(Good) French school lunches are not just your typical pizza, fries, and milk—these kids are chowing down on salmon, endives, eggs, and more. As if Americans didn't have enough to be upset about with our school lunch system.

Anatomy of a Cupcake

(Allen Hemberger) Gotta love this cute and sweet diagram of exactly how a cupcake is put together. Makes me want to make one of myself right now!

 

What we want to make:

Sun-Dried Tomato and Walnut Biscotti

(Allison Eats) A twist on your regular sweet cookies, these biscottis blend the nuttiness and rich flavor of walnuts with the sweet, yet slightly tangy flavors of sun-dried tomatoes. Great to pair with dinner instead of following it!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 21

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Zesty red beans and rice is a traditional dish of Louisiana-Creole origins; red beans are a staple in New Orleans cuisine and they make the perfect side dish or main course for any dinner!

Breakfast
2 chocolate chip pancakes
2 pieces turkey bacon
1/3 cup scrambled eggs
1 medium banana

Lunch
1 cup vegetable soup
1/2 cup chicken spiedies
1/3 cup tater tots
1/3 cup corn

1/2 grapefruit

Dinner
1 cup zesty red beans and rice
1 piece broccoli quiche
1/3 cup peas
1/4 cup fried plantain chips

1 piece marble fudge cheesecake

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 11

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Try a piece of applesauce cake after dinner tonight; this moist, sweet, slightly spicy dessert is a great alternative when you want something other than a regular pastry to satisfy your sweet tooth!

Breakfast
2 blueberry waffles
2 pieces turkey bacon
1/3 cup hash browns

1/2 cup grapefruit
1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Lunch
1 cup chicken with rice soup
1/2 cup seafood salad
1/3 cup tater tots
1/3 cup spinach with garlic

1 medium apple

Dinner
1 cup vegetable lasagna
1 piece grilled chicken
1/3 cup green beans
1/3 cup seasoned fries

1 piece applesauce cake

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 10

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Dig into some comfort food tonight for dinner with meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and a dessert of rice krispie treats!

Breakfast
3/4 cup egg white omelet
1/2 cup home fries
2 pieces vegan breakfast links
1 medium pear

Lunch
1 cup chicken fritters
1/2 cup chili corn salad
1/2 cup potato leek soup
1/3 cup zucchini saute

1 medium banana

Dinner
1 slice meatloaf
1/2 cup mashed potatoes
1/4 cup beef gravy
1/3 cup broccoli cuts
1/3 cup creole beans and rice

1 rice krispie with oreo/reeses

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 9

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Waldorf salad is typically made with turkey, sliced apples, grapes, nuts, celery, and creamy mayonnaise creating a delicious blend of textures and flavors. Try some at lunchtime today!

Breakfast
2 pieces banana french toast
1/2 cup grits
1/4 cup ham
1 medium apple

Lunch
1/2 cup turkey waldorf salad
1 grilled cheese sandwich
1/2 cup seasoned fries
1/4 cup fresh cut green beans

fruit salad-
1 medium orange, peeled and sectioned
1/2 cup grapes
1/2 cup pineapple chunks

Dinner
1 cup teriyaki pork
1/2 cup fried rice
1 pork egg roll

side salad-
1 cup spinach
1 small orange, peeled, sectioned and place atop greens
1/4 cup baby carrots
1/4 cup green peppers
1/4 cup chopped red peppers
2 tablespoons black beans
2 tablespoons banana peppers
2 tablespoons watercress
dress with asian sesame dressing

1 chocolate chip cookie

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 8

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Blackened catfish is usually made in a cast-iron skillet, and cajun-style catfish combines just the right blend of spices to give the dish a kick of fun flavors!

Breakfast
1 cup oatmeal
2 pieces pork sausage
1 biscuit
1 medium banana

Lunch
1 piece grilled chicken
1/2 cup asian vegetable stir-fry
1/2 cup broccoli cuts

1/2 grapefruit
1 medium pear

Dinner
1 piece cajun blackened catfish
1 cup vegetable gumbo
1/2 cup dirty rice
1/3 cup okra and tomatoes
1/3 cup corn

1 piece pecan pie

What we're reading: March 7

A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

AmeriCone Dream vs. Late Night Snack: An Ice Cream Showdown

(Slashfood) Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Fallon battle it out with unique ice cream flavors from Ben & Jerry's! Will you choose Fallon's Late Night Snack, vanilla bean ice cream with caramel swirl and chocolate-covered potato chip clusters, or Colbert's AmeriCone Dream, vanilla ice cream with fudge-covered waffle cone bits and caramel swirl?

Fabio Rex's Graphic Mixed Drink Recipes

(Good) Colorful, modern graphics that tell you exactly how to make the perfect Bloody Mary, Mojito, Cosmopolitan, and more!

Breakfast-on-the-go Gets the Green Light

(USA Today) Read to see which of your favorite morning fast-food stops made the list with their healthier breakfast options. Starbucks, Panera, Subway, and even McDonald's made the list!

Top Five Things Charlie Sheen Needs to Ingest to Sober Up

(Cafe Society) Is there anything that can stop the epic downward spiral that is Charlie Sheen? Maybe, maybe not, but this article gives a few hilarious options. Hopefully Sheen isn't too enebriated and can read it....

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 7

Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Go for whole-wheat mac n cheese at lunch today to get a pasta dish with even more fiber and protein than regular mac n cheese. Try substituting white grains with brown grains once a week for a healthy boost.

Breakfast
2 pancakes
1/2 cup hash browns
1/3 cup scrambled eggs
1/2 cup grapes

Lunch
1 cup whole wheat macaroni and cheese
3/4 cup tomato soup

side salad-
1 cup romaine lettuce
1/4 cup cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup cucumbers
1/4 cup baby carrots
2 tablespoons chopped red peppers
2 tablespoons chickpeas
2 tablespoons watercress
dress with olive oil, salt, and pepper

1 medium orange

Dinner
1 piece chicken marsala
1/2 cup cauliflower
1/3 cup rice pilaf
1/3 cup peas

1 piece marble cake with chocolate frosting