Tagged: Vegetarian

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

February 17, 2011 at 8:59 am

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. […]

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

February 7, 2011 at 9:59 am

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 […]

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Holiday Recipe: Spinach and Artichoke Dip…with Tofu?

December 13, 2010 at 12:02 pm

By Morgan Medders, Dietetic Intern Tofu has been around for centuries, but only recently has been increasing in popularity in the United States.  And it’s no wonder why!  Tofu is packed with high-quality protein, is extremely low in saturated fat, and is cholesterol-free.  Plus, since it’s practically tasteless on its own and comes in a […]

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

December 8, 2010 at 11:51 am

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 […]

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Healthy Recipe: Tuscan Penne Pasta Salad

December 3, 2010 at 11:09 am

By Bethany Gentile, BU Dietetic Intern Love pasta? Want to try something new? We swapped out traditional white pasta noodles in this salad for Whole Grain penne. Whole grain pasta adds fiber, vitamins and minerals and keeps you fuller longer as a complex carbohydrate. Look for the Whole Grains Council 100% Whole Grain/Excellent Source stamp […]

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