By Caroline Kohler, SAR ’19 ’21 Winter is still going strong, so a stew is the perfect meal for the weather. An added bonus, this stew is so brightly colored! The color comes from the turmeric, which also adds lot of health benefits. What is Turmeric? Turmeric is derived from the root of the turmeric […]
Caroline Kohler, SAR ’19 ’20 Chinese New Year—also known as Lunar New Year—was on January 25th, so last week at Sargent Choice Test Kitchen, we made dim sum to celebrate! This recipe is not only a great recipe for dinner and lunch, folding the dim sum was a fun group activity! What is Dim Sum? […]
Caroline Kohler, SAR ’19 ’21 Meal prepping can seem overwhelming, but all you need is a simple recipe and a few hours (and maybe a friend, too!). This recipe is great for meal prepping because it’s easy to make, has several food groups, and can be eaten cold. What We Liked No part of this […]
Caroline Kohler, SAR ’19, ’21 Need an easy recipe that can serve as a filling snack, a healthy dessert, and even a sweet breakfast? These Chocolate Chia Oatmeal Cups are for you! With a few simple ingredients, this recipes packs lots of nutrition into a bite-sized snack. What Makes it Healthy? The oats are whole […]
This week in the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen we prepared vegetarian brown rice sushi bowls that almost looked too beautiful to eat! Rich in fresh vegetables, these veggie sushi bowls are perfect as is or even topped with salmon, tuna, or tofu. What we loved: Karen purchased a brown rice medley including brown rice, barley, […]
Midterm week for Boston University! It happened to be a slow week in the Test Kitchen due to exams. Although it was a small turnout for the cooking portion of this week’s recipe, there was a large turnout for trying the recipe! Many students enjoyed a study break to stop by the test kitchen and […]
Caroline Kohler SAR ’19 ’20 With exam season upon us, meal prepping has become even more important. These BBQ tofu sliders are easy to make in a large batch and keep in the fridge all week. You can enjoy them with a bun or as a salad for lunch (or dinner) on the go. What […]
Caroline Kohler SAR ’19 ’20 These empanadas are a fun, bite-sized pockets of veggies. Packed with nutrients and easily customizable, this recipe will soon become one of your favorites. Healthy Swaps for Empanadas Whole wheat flour: Using whole wheat flour increases fiber and B vitamins. Letting the dough sit for longer in the fridge allows […]
Caila Yates, Graduate Dietetics Student, SAR ’20 In a fun collaboration with the Boston University French Club, the Sargent Choice Test Kitchen took on the art of crepe making! With fruit fillings, whole wheat flour, and a low fat ricotta whip, this was a healthy take on a French classic. Though we took the “sweet” […]
This week in the test kitchen, we prepared a scallion herb chickpea salad made with avocado and Greek yogurt. Although we had a small turnout, the salad was DELICIOUS and so easy to prepare (no cooking involved!). Either alone on a pita bread or served as a side dish, this salad can make for an […]