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Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 9
By Valentina Palladino
March 9, 2011 - 9:08am
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!

What we're reading: March 9
By Mary Cappabianca
March 9, 2011 - 7:10am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What we're reading

Tour de Gall

(Vanity Fair) Glamourous celebrities and stunning food in the City of Light. Voyeuristic Vanity Fair writing at its best, but this time about a restaurant.

In-N-Out Super Secret Menu

What we're reading: March 8
By Meredith Popolo
March 8, 2011 - 9:56am
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

Skip the Skippy

Unilever United States Inc. has recalled Reduced Fat Creamy Peanut Butter Spread and Skippy® Reduced Fat Super Chunk Peanut Butter Spread because of possible Salmonella contamination. Tainted products were removed from the shelves in New York State, but check the UPCs and Best-If-Used-By dates on this recall site before smearing your spread.

 

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 8
By Valentina Palladino
March 8, 2011 - 8:10am
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!

Snickerdoodles
By Mary Cappabianca
March 7, 2011 - 1:06pm
You'll feel like a master host(ess) who can whip these up within ten minutes of your guests' impromptu arrival.

Snickerdoodles aren't the fanciest cookie, but they are among the tastiest and easiest. It's almost embarassing how many times I've invited over friends, realized I had no food, and thrown these together. If your guests are anything like mine, they'll be excited to help you roll the cookies in sugar and cinnamon and pop them in the oven.

 

Snickerdoodles

1 2/3 cups flour

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

What we're reading: March 7
By Valentina Palladino
March 7, 2011 - 11:37am
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

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 7
By Valentina Palladino
March 7, 2011 - 10:11am
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.

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 4
By Valentina Palladino
March 4, 2011 - 9:06am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

The word “enchilada” comes from the Spanish verb enchilar, which translates literally as “to add chile peppers to,” or “to season (or decorate) with chile.”

What we're reading: March 3
By Meredith Popolo
March 3, 2011 - 12:11pm
A round-up of food-related articles and recipes we're digging into today.

What We’re Reading:

The McLobster Myth

(LA Times) The McLobster was trending on Twitter last night, so you know it’s worthy of your attention. The item already appears seasonally in select restaurants in Canada and the Northeast, but will the McLobster find its home on more McDonald’s menus? A blog near San Diego reports that the Golden Arches denies the speculation.

 

Daily Dining Hall Dishes - March 3
By Valentina Palladino
March 3, 2011 - 9:16am
Your guide to making the best dining hall dishes at every meal.

Portabello mushrooms are often substituted for meat in dishes made for vegetarians because they’re hearty and satisfying. Give one a try at lunch today as a side dish to chicken and soup.