Tagged: Lunch and Dinner

Pizza Pizzaz

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College The regulars at Karen Jacobs’ Sargent Choice Test Kitchen have been crazy for pizza the last two weeks! In addition to the Tomato, Basil and Fresh Mozzarella pizza from last week, we cooked up Smoky Corn and Black Bean pizza this week. Not only is this recipe our […]

TEX MEX QUINOA SALAD

By Briana Caruccio, Graduate Student, 2012 Experience the “Gold of the Incas!” Due to its dense nutritional content and its historic ability to sustain Incan armies, quinoa has been thought of as a sacred grain. Not only is quinoa high in fiber, magnesium, copper, riboflavin, and phosphorous, it is even a complete protein containing all […]

Mangia, Mangia!

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Karen Jacobs kindly opened her doors to kick off the beginning of the weekly KJ Sargent Choice Test Kitchens this semester. Pizza is probably one of the most beloved foods across all age groups. Although pizza may unite many people, it can be quite a controversial food. Should […]

This is How Sargent Choice Rolls (Sushi)!

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Sargent Choice Vegetarian Brown Rice Sushi was back by popular demand at Karen Jacob’s test kitchen last week!  At previous test kitchen nights, I was often told that this is the most awaited recipe of the semester and a SC favorite. Sargent Choice is lucky enough to have […]

Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Black Bean Burgers

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Beans are an easy and versatile protein alternative; filled with fiber, protein and other key nutrients try making beans the main event of your meal. These black bean burgers are great on top of salads, wrapped up in a whole wheat tortilla with vegetables or just eaten as […]

Healthy Cooking On A Budget: Salmon Made Simple

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Simple Pan Seared Salmon Cooking fish doesn’t have to be complicated, this week we quickly pan seared it, but you can also bake, broil or grill any sort of fish.  Regardless of how you make it, including fish in your weekly dinner schedule […]

A Dish Even A Traditional Italian Will Love: Sargent Choice Baked Ziti

By Bianca Marina, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With a name like Bianca Marina Tamburello, you may be able to guess that I come from a traditional Italian family. In my house, baked ziti is the equivalent of creamy macaroni and cheese. It is a quick dinner to prepare, perfect for leftovers, and also pleases even […]

Healthy Cooking on a Budget: Black Bean Vegetarian Chili

By Kelsey Michelsen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Photo credit to BU Today This week in Healthy Cooking on a Budget, we made a Black Bean Vegetarian Chili. Chili is a fall and winter staple; it’s quick, easy and loaded with flavor. This particular recipe was modified to include more vegetables (double than the original recipe […]

Kiss Take Out Fried Rice Goodbye

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College When I think of Fried rice, the first image that flutters into my head is ordering out for Chinese food on a rainy and cold day. But the second memory that immediately follows the meal is the terrible feeling in my stomach that usually arises after take-out food. […]

CSA: Decoration One Season, Dinner the Next

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College It’s finally here: the last CSA box of the year. Although this marks the end of our weekly CSA posts, definitely go back through them to find recipes or ingredients to change up your meal routine! At the end of the post you’ll find a link back to […]