{"id":924,"date":"2013-04-08T11:28:56","date_gmt":"2013-04-08T16:28:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/?p=924"},"modified":"2016-03-02T14:47:59","modified_gmt":"2016-03-02T19:47:59","slug":"spring-recipes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bu.edu\/scnc\/2013\/04\/08\/spring-recipes\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring Recipes!"},"content":{"rendered":"<blockquote><p><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/about#Kelli\"> By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Now that it&#8217;s finally starting to feel like Spring, I couldn&#8217;t resist sharing some of Sargent Choice&#8217;s best Spring-flavored recipes! Go outside and enjoy the nice weather then invite friends over to make delicious, healthy food. Happy Spring :)<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #800080;\">Breakfast <\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/08\/more-smoothies1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/08\/more-smoothies1.jpg\" title=\"more smoothies\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2079\" height=\"288\" width=\"432\" \/><\/a> Nothing is more refreshing to start your day off with than a smoothie. For a tropical flavor try our <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/08\/22\/berry-mango-smoothie-recipe\/\">Berry Mango Smoothie<\/a>. Busy day? give yourself the energy you need with a <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/08\/22\/berry-mango-smoothie-recipe\/\">Purple Power Smoothie. <\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/09\/F5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/09\/F5.png\" title=\"F5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4513\" height=\"405\" width=\"540\" \/><\/a>Want something savory in the morning? This <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2012\/09\/25\/fun-with-frittata\/\">Broccoli and Cheddar Frittata<\/a> was a hit at Karen Jacob&#8217;s Test Kitchen<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">Lunch<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/10\/snacks1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/10\/snacks1.png\" title=\"snacks1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2723\" height=\"269\" width=\"449\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/10\/25\/snack-time-spicy-roasted-chickpeas-edamame-hummus-and-home-made-pita-chips\/\"> Spicy roasted chickpeas and edamame hummus<\/a> are great additions to a salad or sandwich!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/03\/tofu1.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/03\/tofu1.png\" title=\"tofu1\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3483\" height=\"313\" width=\"417\" \/><\/a> Forget buying frozen, processed chicken nuggets. These <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2012\/03\/27\/the-perfect-tofu-treat\/\">Tofu Dipping Sticks<\/a> are addictive! Don&#8217;t believe me? Not only were they a favorite at Karen Jacob&#8217;s Test Kitchen, they were also picked to be on the menu for Sargent Choice Night!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/11\/pic21.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/11\/pic21.png\" title=\"pic2\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4685\" height=\"496\" width=\"471\" \/><\/a> This <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2012\/11\/27\/avocado-quinoa-salad-minus-the-lettuce\/\">Avocado Quinoa Salad<\/a> is light, refreshing, creamy, and crunchy. Perfect for a picnic in the park!<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #00ccff;\">Dinners<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/04\/salmoncakes.JPG\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2011\/04\/salmoncakes-1024x768.jpg\" title=\"salmoncakes\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-1131\" height=\"461\" width=\"614\" \/><\/a> Switch up traditional crab cakes with these <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/04\/22\/sustainable-seafood-2\/\">Salmon Cakes <\/a>served with lettuce and corn on the cob<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/01\/pizza5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/01\/pizza5.png\" title=\"pizza5\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3172\" height=\"274\" width=\"542\" \/><\/a> Love caprese salads? Then you&#8217;ll love our <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2012\/01\/27\/mangia-mangia\/\">Tomato, Basil, and Fresh Mozzarella Pizza<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/03\/mala-w-roit.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2012\/03\/mala-w-roit.png\" title=\"mala w roit\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3391\" height=\"363\" width=\"484\" \/><\/a> Another Karen Jacob Test Kitchen recipe deemed worthy for Sargent Choice Night, this <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2012\/03\/06\/chana-masala-and-roti\/\">chana masala with roti<\/a> is packed full of bright flavors that will leave you craving warmer weather!<\/p>\n<p>Other Spring-worthy dinners:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/whats-cooking\/our-favorite-recipes\/orange-scented-beef-stir-fry\/\">Orange Scented Beef Stir-Fry <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/04\/22\/sustainable-seafood-2\/\">Citrus Tilapia with Spring Vegetable Quinoa and Steamed Broccoli <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/04\/22\/sustainable-seafood-2\/\">Miso-Glazed Sea Scallops <\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2011\/01\/28\/spicy-shrimp\/\">Yellow Gazpacho with Spicy Shrimp <\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #ff99cc;\">Desserts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2013\/03\/DSC_0026.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2013\/03\/DSC_0026-1024x685.jpg\" title=\"DSC_0026\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5005\" height=\"383\" width=\"574\" \/><\/a> Top these <a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2013\/03\/19\/healthy-twist-on-a-sweet-favorite-mini-blueberry-cheesecakes\/\">mini cheesecakes <\/a>with fresh fruit from the Farmer&#8217;s Market for a fresh, yet creamy spring time treat!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2013\/04\/IMG_2180-e1331228491521-628x300.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" src=\"http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/files\/2013\/04\/IMG_2180-e1331228491521-628x300.jpg\" title=\"IMG_2180-e1331228491521-628x300\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-5113\" height=\"300\" width=\"628\" \/><\/a> If you&#8217;ve ever eaten at a BU dining hall, chances are you&#8217;ve tried our delicious <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/whats-cooking\/our-favorite-recipes\/heart-healthy-oatmeal-raisin-cookies\/\">heart healthy oatmeal raisin cookies<\/a>. Perfect to bring on a picnic lunch or to a neighborhood part!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Happy Spring!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\"><\/script> <iframe src=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/plugins\/like.php?href=http:\/\/blogs.bu.edu\/sargentchoice\/2013\/04\/04\/spring-recipes\/ &amp;layout=box_count&amp;show_faces=false&amp;width=50&amp;action=like&amp;colorscheme=light&amp;height=65\" style=\"border: none; overflow: hidden; width: 50px; height: 65px;\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe> <script type=\"text\/javascript\">\/\/ <![CDATA[\r\n var _gaq = _gaq || [];\r\n\r\n _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-32658960-1']);\r\n\r\n _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']);\r\n\r\n (function() {\r\n\r\n    var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text\/javascript'; ga.async = true;\r\n\r\n    ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 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