By McKenna Larson Appetizer: A charcuterie board is a fun and delicious customizable appetizer for you and your valentine to enjoy. Here are some recommendations for delicious boards that can be customized to any diet: Cured meats like salamis, prosciutto, smoked salmon. This can be substituted for vegan meat alternatives like vegan chorizo or whatever…
Dessert is indisputably the best part of any long day, a little burst of sweetness and joy. So many desserts take a nutritional toll and take a while to make but neither of these things should get in the way of enjoying a sweet treat. Desserts can have nutritional value, be easy to make,…
At Mines, students spend a lot of time thinking, especially about energy, but often they forget to think about to think about where their own energy is coming from. According to the Society for Neuroscience the human brain uses 20% of a person’s daily energy. For students this means that eating properly is a crucial…
A unique mix of flavors, this cake combines the sweet nuttiness of almond cake with a tart lemon custard. While the recipe is fairly in-depth and involved, the finished product is so delicious that it is well worth the extra effort. Cake Ingredients: 7 ounces almond paste 10 tablespoons margarine or butter ½ cup granulated sugar 4…
Granola is a healthy, tasty snack with the added benefit of portability. Add this recipe to fruit and Greek yogurt, eat with milk, or simply pack a bag to take wherever you go! The best part of this recipe is its versatility – feel free to add the ingredients you prefer and take out any…
Mines students are constantly on the look out for an easy breakfast that takes little to no time to make. Who has time to actually fry an egg or prepare a breakfast burrito on their way to 8AM Thermo, EPICS, or Rock Properties? Well, for those looking for a tasty new breakfast to try, look…
Traditional chocolate chip cookies are an easy favorite, but this slight variation is even better. Chewy and soft with just a touch of spice, these cookies contain cayenne pepper, cardamom, and cinnamon. The sweetness of the chocolate compliments the spice mixture nicely, providing a sweet snack or a gourmet dessert. While the recipe calls for…
Apple Banana Buttermilk Pancakes Soft, flavorful, and filled with bits of crisp apple, these pancakes make the perfect weekend breakfast or late-night treat. The apple and banana compliment the creamy flavor of the pancake and provide some added health benefits as well. For a healthier breakfast, substitute whole-wheat flour and use skim milk. If buttermilk…
As the price of ground beef has been getting higher and higher, it is a good idea to look for some hearty alternatives to the well-loved beef. Ground turkey is currently about half the price of ground beef per pound and is both a healthy and delicious alternative. Here are two recipes with ground turkey…
All that is needed to rectify the horrible situation of waking up minutes just before class is a fast and easy breakfast option. Anything that can be grabbed quickly and munched on during the walk or drive to school will serve hungry students well. What better than a muffin? Muffins are conveniently shaped for holding…