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Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 4
By Valentina Palladino
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.
 

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - April 1
By Valentina Palladino
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.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 31
By Valentina Palladino
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!

What we're reading: March 30
By Mary Cappabianca
March 30, 2011 - 1:33pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading

French Chefs and their Houses

(The Selby) Cool apartment, pictures of food, Parisian lifestyle. This is what dreams are made of.

Ex-Microsoft Guy now Makes Food

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 30
By Valentina Palladino
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.

What we're reading: March 29
By Meredith Popolo
March 29, 2011 - 11:53am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We're Reading:

The Starvation Vacation

(The Wall Street Journal) Christina Binkley signed up for what she thought was a relaxing Malibu retreat, but found herself jailed in a super strict detox boot camp.

Why William and Kate's choice of cake-maker is causing a stir

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 29
By Valentina Palladino
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.

Carrot Cupcakes
By Mary Cappabianca
March 28, 2011 - 4:42pm
A perennial favorite, carrot cupcakes with cream cheese icing are delicious and nutritious- that's what the carrot's for, right?

Carrot cake in adorable cupcake form. Enough said.

 

1/2 cup light brown sugar

3/4 cup vegetable oil

2 eggs

1 1/2 cups flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon cinnamon

pinch of salt

zest of 1/2 lemon

zest of 1/2 orange

2 medium carrots, grated

1/2 cup raisins

 

1/2 cup cream cheese (1/2 a package)

1 2/3 cups powdered sugar

2 teaspoons lime juice

 

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.

What we're reading: March 28
By Valentina Palladino
March 28, 2011 - 10:57am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading:

Matthew McConaughey Wants to Write a Cook Book

(Zimbio) Who knew Mr. Sexy could cook? McConaughey wants to share the recipes he bonds with his family over with the rest of the world.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 28
By Valentina Palladino
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!