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Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 15
By Valentina Palladino
April 15, 2011 - 6:14am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Seafood is the star tonight at dinnertime with tuna melt sandwiches and coconut shrimp!

What We're Reading: April 14
By Meredith Popolo
April 14, 2011 - 10:35am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

Taco Bell Appears To Be Testing Nacho Doritos-Flavored Shells

(The Consumerist) Rumor has it that Taco Bell is toying with the idea of wedding the cheesy chip with a taco, hailed the Doritos Taco Loco.

Toddler Gets Tipsy at Olive Garden

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 14
By Valentina Palladino
April 14, 2011 - 6:00am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Cavatelli are another type of Italian pasta which are often mistaken for gnocchi because of their shape. Cavatelli, however, differ from gnocchi in base ingredients, for they are usually made with flour, water, and semolina—gnocchi are usually made with potatoes and flour.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 13
By Valentina Palladino
April 13, 2011 - 6:35am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Vegetarian burgers are not always made from various veggies—they can also be based in other ingredients such as chickpeas or black beans, or even lentils like the burgers served today at lunch!

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 12
By Valentina Palladino
April 12, 2011 - 6:16am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal. 

Many different kinds of lasagna are made in Italy depending on region—many places in Southern Italy make lasagna with a simple tomato sauce, but it’s typical of places in the north to use a white sauce, called bèchamel.

What we're reading: April 11
By Valentina Palladino
April 11, 2011 - 9:48am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading

9 Foods to Help You Sleep

(The Daily Meal) You don't have to feel sluggish all the time or never get a good night's rest—just try eating some of these foods to help you catch you much deserved Z's.

A Matter of Taste: Europeans on American Food

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 11
By Valentina Palladino
April 11, 2011 - 7:28am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Did you know Louis Armstrong’s favorite food was red beans and rice? See why he liked the dish so much tonight at dinner with your own plate!
 

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 8
By Valentina Palladino
April 8, 2011 - 6:26am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Samosas are savory stuffed pastries popular in Asian cuisine. They are traditionally made in triangular shapes and stuffed with potatoes, peas, lentils, onions, and other ingredients. Pick up a few veggie samosas at lunch today!
 

What we're reading: April 7
By Meredith Popolo
April 7, 2011 - 10:07am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

Cracking Choice

(The Telegraph) Eat up this slideshow of the twelve best chocolate Easter eggs, all the way from England. We dig the Dinosaur egg with dinosaurs and fossils and the 80s Chocolate Rock Chicks.

Consider the Menu: Your dinner is at stake

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 7
By Valentina Palladino
April 7, 2011 - 6:02am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Zucchini is one of the most versatile veggies to cook, especially since its spongy texture absorbs any added flavor its cooked with. Not only is it used in entrees, but zucchini is often used in baking to make zucchini bread, cupcakes, and more!