Recipes

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  What’s for dinner?

  Sep 15, 2011comments

  DIY: Homemade mac and cheese It’s tempting to reach for that box in the cabinet that promises quick and cheesy pasta, but sometimes the boxed method of mac and cheese just doesn’t cut it. Instead, try thinking outside of the box... read more »

   
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  What’s for dinner? Asian turkey burgers

  Sep 10, 2011comments

  After finishing a day of classes, a night of homework and worrying about exams, thinking about what to cook for dinner often gets put on the back shelf. I know firsthand that the last thing you want to do after a long day of class is slave... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the week: Stir-fry

  Jun 23, 2011comments

  (CU Independent/Ana Faria) Tantalize your taste buds with this tasty steak and veggie stir-fry. Serves three to four. Ingredients: 1 head bok choy (Chinese cabbage) Handful (about 1 cup) sunflower or bean sprouts (optional) 1 yellow onion 5... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the week: Stir-fry

  Apr 4, 2011comments

  (CU Independent/Ana Faria) Tantalize your taste buds with this tasty steak and veggie stir-fry.   Serves three to four. Ingredients: 1 head bok choy (Chinese cabbage) Handful (about 1 cup) sunflower or bean sprouts (optional) 1 yellow onion 5... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the week: French toast

  Jan 24, 2011comments

  (Courtesy of Ana Faria) With Valentine’s day right around the corner, butter up your sweetie with this perfect brunch for a lazy day. Ingredients: ¾ cup milk 5 eggs 1 tbsp cinnamon 1 tsp nutmeg 1 tsp vanilla Pinch salt ¼ vegetable oil 1... read more »

   
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  How to: make Eggnog, grog and the infamous Hot Toddy

  Dec 3, 2010comments

  Favorite holiday drink recipes (CU Independent graphic/ Sara Fossum) There is arguably no other drink that brings to mind the images of Santa and his elves like Eggnog. But trying other holiday drinks like grog and Hot Toddys could inspire... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the week: perfect cheese & veggie potatoes

  Nov 5, 2010comments

  This simple recipe can be modified into many variations by changing the vegetables or adding meat. The cook time is about one hour. (CU Independent/Ana Faria) Ramen noodles getting a little old? Try this tasty and deliciously easy recipe that... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the Week: Spaghetti Carbonara

  Apr 5, 2010comments

  (CU Independent photo illustration/Ana Faria) When in need of a quick, light, but tasty meal, try this Italian version of bacon and eggs. Ingredients: Spaghetti (half a box for 3 servings) Prosciutto (about 4 pieces for 3 servings) or bacon... read more »

   
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  Recipe of the week: Simple steak

  Mar 1, 2010comments

  (CU Independent photo illustration/Ana Faria) Steak is meat that can seem impossible to cook well on a student budget. However, with this simple recipe it’s easy to get a lot of bang with for the buck. When shopping for meat on a small... read more »