Recipes

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  DIY gifts for cheapskates

  Dec 3, 2012comments

  It’s already December, and it’s likely you forgot to budget any money for gifts this year. Instead of cheaping out and giving your Dad another $3 tie, check out these gifts that are not only frugal but easy to make yourself. Hand-painted... read more »

   
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  Weekly Recipe: Recipes for Thanksgiving leftovers

  Nov 26, 2012comments

  You made it through another Thanksgiving, and Mom sent you home with more leftovers than you could carry. Sick of turkey, but don’t want to throw everything out? These recipes put a new spin on Thanksgiving leftovers, keeping your stomach... read more »

   
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  Weekly Recipe: DIY Freezer Foods

  Nov 8, 2012comments

  Even though Boulder seems to be experiencing springtime temperatures, cold weather is, hopefully, just around the corner. The semester is drawing to a close and before you know it, you’ll be overrun by finals. For these reasons, it’s... read more »

   
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  Weekly Recipe: HallowDranks

  Oct 22, 2012comments

  With Halloween just a week away, it’s time to prepare for the week-long onslaught of costumed debauchery. CU Independent Editor Avalon Jacka put these drink recipes together so you can entertain your guests with macabre libations. Butterbeer This... read more »

   
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  Eggs-tremely Eggs-citing Weekly Recipe

  Sep 30, 2012comments

  I’ll admit something I’ve been trying to keep a secret for a long time: I love food. I don’t mean just eating food, but I love grocery shopping. I spend most of my free time browsing food blogs written by middle-aged, stay-at-home moms... read more »

   
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  Bakin’ With Bacon: Chocolate fudge bacon cupcakes

  Apr 10, 2012comments

  Bacon and chocolate go together like pancakes and peanut butter, which is delicious if you have never tried it. Due to this lovely pairing, whenever I see something with chocolate I tend to imagine what it would be like with bacon. The recipe... read more »

   
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  Good spirits for the holiday season

  Nov 29, 2011comments

  Thanksgiving is over, which means its officially time for hanging lights, furiously wrapping presents and enjoying the sweet treats that come with the holiday season. To help make your weekends even more holiday-themed, the CU Independent has... read more »

   
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  Four terrifyingly tasty Halloween treats

  Oct 26, 2011comments

  Every good Halloween party needs a few spooky snacks to help set the mood. That’s why CUI has compiled four recipes, some found and some original, and adapted them to Boulder’s altitude for your Halloween bash! Outside inspiration: Homemade... read more »

   
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  What’s for dinner?

  Sep 22, 2011comments

  Lime Chicken Quesadillas Just chicken, onions, peppers and lime pep up ordinary quesadillas and make dinner a cinch. Ingredients: 1 Onion 1 Red bell pepper 2 Chicken thighs 2 stalks green onions 1 teaspoon. Cayenne Pepper 1 teaspoon Pepper 1... read more »

   
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  Success comes to those who tailgate

  Sep 16, 2011comments

  The CU Buffs will take on the CSU Rams this weekend, which can only mean one thing: It’s finally time to tailgate. (Courtesy: Ripboard.com) Nobody wants to eat store bought food with no flavor, but tailgating seems like a lot of work.... read more »