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Easy Hash Brown Frittata: When Out Of Ideas For Dinner

September 29, 2024September 30, 2024Leave a comment

When unsure about what's for dinner, make a frittata! An easy, Italian egg dish made with hash browns, veggies, and melted cheese!

Cooking 101: 4 Easy Ways to Peel Fresh Garlic

February 4, 2014May 21, 2014Leave a comment

As a student I often used garlic powder to make garlic bread or bump up the flavor of a store-bought pasta sauce. The trouble is, if you mistakenly add too much garlic powder it'll make the entire dish taste like a clove of garlic. The great thing about cooking with fresh garlic is it's more … Continue reading Cooking 101: 4 Easy Ways to Peel Fresh Garlic

Black Bean and Olive Nacho Cheese Dip ~ Weekend Eats

December 13, 2013June 11, 2024Leave a comment

Level of Effort: Easy Cost of Ingredients: $5.56 Nutrition Info (1/4 of dip):  312 calories, 23.3 g fat, 13.1 g protein, 2.6 g fiber, 13.4 g carbs One thing I know about final exams is they can be crazy stressful. I wish I could share the secret to acing them with ease but I'm a virtual cafe … Continue reading Black Bean and Olive Nacho Cheese Dip ~ Weekend Eats

Cooking 101: How to Brown Pork Loin Chops in a Skillet

December 2, 2013November 25, 20251 Comment

Pork loin chops are basically the holy grail for broke college carnivores - cheap and fast to cook. The catch? Overcook them and you've got yourself an expensive frisbee. The secret to juicy pork chops? Stop being a helicopter cook and let them do their thing. Your Pan Will Tell You When To Flip If … Continue reading Cooking 101: How to Brown Pork Loin Chops in a Skillet

Half the Mayo Tuna Fish Sandwich ~ Weekend Eats

November 8, 2013June 11, 2024Leave a comment

Level of Effort: Easy Cost of Ingredients: $2.59 Nutrition Info (1 sandwich):  445 calories, 6.0 g fat, 32.1 g protein, 3.0 g fiber, 62.5 g carbs What's happening C.C! Looking for a healthy lunch idea? Then you've arrived at the right recipe on the menu my Cafe Culinarian friend! Now this isn't a Tuna Fish Sandwich you'd … Continue reading Half the Mayo Tuna Fish Sandwich ~ Weekend Eats

Bell Pepper Hack

Cooking 101: Remove Seeds from a Bell Pepper without a Mess.

November 4, 2013September 5, 2025Leave a comment

Bell peppers don’t have to explode seeds all over your cutting board. At the café today, I’m showing you the “less mess” way to cut them—quick, clean, and student-proof. Snack, stir-fry, pasta…your peppers are ready to behave.

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