Tagged: Dessert

Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Adding a Sprinkle of Nutrition to Holiday Baking

December 21, 2012 at 9:00 am

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The holiday season is in full swing and many of us will be spending time in the kitchen making our favorite desserts and dinners. Here are a few tips and tricks to help modify your favorite recipes to add nutrition and cut down on some of the added […]

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A Constant Comfort During Finals

December 9, 2012 at 4:50 pm

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Sophomore year I entered into blogging with a post on chocolate cherry cookies made in Karen Jacob’s Test Kitchen. These gooey, delicious, stress-relieving treats helped me though my four finals that year. Graduating in January, I’m coming up to the last final exams of my undergraduate career, and […]

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Crazed for Cupcakes

September 17, 2012 at 3:58 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College In the last 5 years, cakes have been kicked aside and cupcakes have taken center stage. From food trucks to dozens of trendy cupcake shops to television shows such as “Cupcake Wars” on the Food Network, cupcakes are inescapable. While many food trends quickly lose stamina, I’m hopeful […]

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A Sargent Choice Summer

May 23, 2012 at 11:28 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Congratulations to all BU graduates and happy summer to everyone else! Despite the current rainy weather, summer break is finally here! To celebrate, we’ve compiled a list of summer-worthy Sargent Choice recipes, perfect for a backyard BBQ or a simple get-together. Maybe even impress your parents by making […]

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A Nice Krispy Treat!

May 2, 2012 at 3:02 pm

By Josianne Cadieux, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Dietetic Intern SC Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats This week at Karen Jacob’s final Sargent Choice Test Kitchen of the semester, we made SC’s Peanut Butter Flax Seed Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe is a healthier alternative to the traditional rice Krispy treat recipe, which tastes […]

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Holiday Festivities and Food Here I Come!

November 25, 2011 at 12:06 pm

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The sweet scent of gingerbread swirling around Karen Jacob’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen last week put me in the Holiday spirit. Returning to my dorm from the test kitchen, I joyfully worked on my homework as I listened to the “Christmas Song” station on Pandora radio. Gingerbread instantly […]

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Fudgy Dreams and Chocolate Waterfalls

November 15, 2011 at 10:55 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Real butter, sugar, and even chocolate, oh my! “How can fudgy brownies be a Sargent Choice recipe?” This was the most frequently asked question at Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen. Fudgy brownies and other sweet recipes that call for ingredients such as butter, sugar, and chocolate, remind me […]

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CSA Week 18: Subbing in for Pumpkin

October 14, 2011 at 9:55 am

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Although pumpkin usually gets special treatment, it is actually part of the larger winter squash family. Besides being comforting, winter squash varieties offer many nutrients that make them excellent additions to any fall menu. Usually a shade of orange or yellow, the flesh of winter squash is rich […]

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Fall into the Comforts of Coffee Cake

September 29, 2011 at 10:09 am

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Last semester I had a very late lab that constantly interfered with Karen Jacob’s Sargent Choice Test Kitchen.  This semester I was sure to leave my Wednesday nights free so I could finally enjoy the delicious Sargent Choice recipes. Attending the test kitchen alone for the first time, […]

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Sargent Choice Apple Crisp-Off!

September 22, 2011 at 1:55 pm

By Jenni Porto, Social Media & Promotions Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center Every Thursday until October 27th, BU Dining Services hosts a farmer’s market at the GSU Plaza from 12 noon – 5pm. Apple season is upon us, and with it comes delicious recipes!  Last week, we decided to shake things up a bit at […]

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