For the most part, Americans have grown to know the meatball as an Italian dish, but meatballs are present in most cultures, infusing their own spices and flavors into these little savory spheres. A couple years ago my mom came across this recipe in The Oregonian’s FoodDay. These moist, tender meatballs boast a great deal…
Category: Recipes
Fish Fry
When I started college in Wisconsin, I learned very quickly that Friday nights were for Fish Frys. The tradition of eating fish, rather than traditional meats, on Fridays has deep Catholic roots, and what better way to serve it up than fried? Although, I must admit, there isn’t much that Wisconsinites won’t fry (i.e. cheese…
Marvelous Mangoes
With summer just around the corner and weather heating up, it is time to start enjoying all of the fresh fruit that the season has to offer. The mango is a fruit that I never really grew up eating frequently, but have come to enjoy in a variety of forms. This orange-colored fruit originated in…
Swedish Meatballs
Anyone who has been to IKEA knows that the Swedes are known for their meatballs. Traditionally Swedish meatballs are made with ground beef and a creamy gravy accompanies them and ground nutmeg gives them their distinct flavor. My mom has always made this Scandinavian dish with ground turkey instead of beef, making for a tasty…
Nani’s Versatile Rolls
I just went to Mexico last weekend for a class trip. We drove the whole way, so needless to say, we had to meet very early in the morning. So, I decided I had to make Nani’s cinnamon rolls so the class wouldn’t have empty stomachs for the ride across the border. I decided that…
Scrambled Eggs
What better way to spend a morning than eating a quick, easy and tasty meal. Scrambled eggs are probably the easiest egg dish to make, but in order to have the perfect scrambled eggs, there are three easy techniques that must be followed. The first of these techniques is synonymous with Paula Dean – butter….
Glazed Lemon Pound Cake
Some of my classmates wanted to have a BBQ during spring break, so I decided to make the Glazed Lemon Pound Cake from a recent birthday gift, Everyday Food: Fresh Flavor Fast (click here), and was not disappointed. Each slice was very moist and these cakes have just the right about of lemon flavor. I…
Pad Thai
On my way to volunteer at the Alzheimer’s Association yesterday, I passed by the Asian market and was inspired to make Pad Thai for dinner. The Asian market is a great place to buy most of these ingredients, as the prices are significantly lower and the selection far greater than regular grocery stores. My mom…
Guacamole
Guacamole is one of those dishes that people think you’ve spent way more time preparing than you actually did. In fact, guacamole is probably one of the easiest dips to make and I have always found that it is a definite crowd-pleaser. This tasty green dip originated in Mexico and was made popular in Spain…
The Silpat + Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
A silicone baking mat is taking the place of parchment paper everywhere. The Silpat (www.silpat.com) is a French designed, non-stick baking mat perfect for making cookies or even taffy and caramels. Baking cookies is typically followed by a great deal of dishwashing, but with the Silpat, you need only wash the mat, as it fits…
A Cheesy Party
Recently, my public health classmates and I got together for a cheese fondue party. I was skeptical about the logistics at first, but was surprised at how easy it was to keep the cheese mixtures at the perfect temperature for dipping. The party was a huge success and I would highly recommend others try having…