Tagged: Lunch and Dinner

Sargent Choice Cooking Demonstration: Pear Carpaccio

By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video By: Alan Wong Sargent Choice offers students healthy meals aimed at satisfying both their taste buds and their nutritional needs. And now Sargent offers these fabulous recipes online in video demonstrations! Join Executive Chef Walter Dunphy in the Sargent Choice kitchen while he assembles one […]

Technicolor Tofu

By Clara Gordon, Dietetic Intern, Sargent Choice Nutrition Center I was feeling inspired by National Nutrition Month’s slogan from the American Dietetic Association, ‘Eat Right With Color,’ when creating this recipe for a Technicolor Tofu Stir Fry.  Color isn’t a new concept for balanced eating.  The USDA Food Guide Pyramid also bears a colorful rainbow […]

Where Barbecue Meets Snow: Sargent Choice Test Kitchen Smoky Corn and Black Bean Pizza

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College With all this depressing cold weather I was in search of something to remind me of why I hadn’t gone to school in California. January 26th’s Sargent Choice test kitchen was just the reminder I needed. Karen Jacobs once again generously opened the doors of her apartment to […]

The “Perfect Dish” Should Not Only Be Meant for Celebrating Chinese New Year

By Cheryl Lu, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition & Fitness Center at Sargent College Celebrating for Chinese New Year is the equivalent of Super Bowl events for many Chinese Americans. Having been moved to and lived in North America for nearly two decades, Chinese New Year celebrations are definitely something that my family practices diligently every year. […]

Sargent Choice Cooking Demonstration: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Wild Rice Salad and Grilled Vegetables

By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video by: Alan Wong It is a common misconception that red meat is unhealthy for you. Take this Sargent Choice recipe, for example: Grilled Beef Tenderloin with Wild Rice Salad and Grilled Vegetables. Does this sound like something you would enjoy? We think so! And does […]

Nothing Says “Welcome Home” Better than Comfort Food: Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Okay, so normally when one thinks of mac and cheese, images of blue Kraft boxes with cartoon characters and pockets of powdered cheese pop into mind. Or, if you were lucky enough, your mom may have even made baked mac and cheese where big, soft macaroni noodles are […]

Chef Demonstration: Yellow Gazpacho with Spicy Shrimp

By: Stephanie Horton, Dietetic Intern, Nutrition and Fitness Center Video by: Alan Wong Looking for a way to spice up your day? Executive Chef Walter Dunphy invites you into the Sargent Choice kitchen to learn how to cook the ever so colorful Yellow Gazpacho with Spicy Shrimp recipe. In this cooking demonstration, you’ll learn how […]

Healthy Broccoli Chicken Stir Fry

By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Tempted to order Take-out tonight? Why don’t you try whipping up this healthy stir-fry instead? Not only is it good for you, delicious, and simple, but it could even save you money! Serve with friends, and take any leftovers to class the next day. If you’re vegetarian, Tofu […]

Healthy Recipe: Meatballs!

By Caitlin Quinn, BU Dietetic Intern I prepared this basic meatball recipe in our Healthy Cooking on a Budget class.  Who says all beef is bad?  This meatball recipe uses 93% lean beef and fresh vegetables and quinoa for added flavor and fiber!  This recipe is quick and easy but versatile as well.  If you’re […]

Tackling Quinoa and Risotto with One Recipe: Sargent Choice Test Kitchen

By Allison Mars, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Going to the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen in Prof. Jacob’s apartment is my favorite way to spend a Wednesday night, and Wednesday, November 17th, Quinoa Risotto with Arugula and Parmesan was on the menu. People have pre-conceived ideas about both quinoa and risotto, assuming that both are difficult […]