Food
Beat the heat with nutritional summer treats
Summer activities in Houston’s scorching heat leave UH students in need of a refreshing treat as restaurants try to lure them in, but students should consider creating healthier homemade desserts before embarking on their...
McAlister’s tingles taste buds
Students have been enjoying all the delicious options that McAlisters has to offer since it opened five years ago In dining areas, it can be difficult to find healthy and affordable options. It seems...
In the kitchen: Valentine’s Day dinner
Seared Duck Breast with Black Lentils, Seared Carrots and a Blackberry Glaze This recipe is perfect to share with a significant other or friends and family. 2 duck breasts, scored 1 cup of dry black lentils 2...
In the Kitchen: DIY fortune cookies
fortune cookie | Wikimedia Commons Fortune cookies are a true labor of love. The meticulous folding and balance of speed and delicate touch will produce that perfect cookie. Ingredients: 1 egg white ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ cup...
In the kitchen: Lime and Cucumber shooters
Ingredients: cucumber shooter 4 limes, zested and juiced 3 cups of water 3 tablespoons of agave nectar 2 seedless cucumbers, chopped 1/2 cup of fresh mint leaves Instructions: Place ingredients into a blender and buzz until cucumber pieces have been fully...
In the kitchen: Salmon ceviche
Salmon ceviche is a dish that is so easy to make and needs very little attention. Ceviche is fish that has been cooked in citric acid; it literally cooks itself. You could leave everything...
In the kitchen: Lemon dill chicken pasta
Lemon Dill Pasta Lemon Dill Chicken pasta is a filling meal that is simple to put together after a day of class or if you want to impress that special someone with some home cooking....
In the kitchen: Enchilada verde recipe
Enchilada Verde Enchilada verde is one of my favorite mexican dishes, and it's simple and inexpensive to make. It's a perfect example of how a simple idea can be one of the best. The enchilada...
Food to try before winter ends: cheddar cheese grits
cheddar cheese grits Ingredients: 2 cups of milk 2 Tbsp of unsalted butter 4 ½ cups of water 2 cups of quick cooking grits 4 cups or 12 to 13 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese Instructions: Heat water and milk to a low...
Food to try before winter ends: crepes with sweet cream filling
crepes with sweet filling Ingredients: Crepes 1 cup of all-purpose flour 3 eggs ⅔ cup of whole milk ½ cup of water ¼ tsp salt 2 Tbsp melted butter or oil Filling ½ lb cream cheese, room temp. ½ cup of agave nectar Instructions: Combine all...