Category: Kitchen & Cooking Basics

Test Kitchen: Tackling Tofu

By Bianca Tamburello, Dietetics Student, Sargent College This week we gathered at Karen Jacob’s SC Test Kitchen for an Asian infusion of Stir-Fried Veggies and Tofu! It’s always great to learn how to prepare a delicious new recipe and save money at the same time. Instead of using fresh shiitake mushrooms, Karen Jacobs introduced us […]

Spice of the Month: Tarragon

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Known as the “King of the Herbs” by the French, tarragon makes its appearance in traditional French cuisine. Put it in chicken dishes, lasagnas, fish dishes, or put with eggs. Feeling fancy? Tarragon is a key ingredient in Béarnaise sauce. Tarragon is also a great base for homemade […]

Spice of the Month: Oregano

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College OREGANO –  First known as the “pizza herb”, oregano became popular after World War II when soldiers stationed near Italy brought this sometimes sweet sometimes spicy herb back home with them. Oregano is found most commonly in Italian-American cuisine. Making pasta for your roommates? A simple dash of […]

Art of Roasting Vegetables

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Here we are in August, another week come and gone and the school year only weeks away. Although it may seem like summer is nearly over, this week’s CSA box is full of beautiful produce that will keep your meals tasting fresh and summery! What’s in the box? […]

Spice of the Month: Black Peppercorn

By Kelli Swensen, Dietetics Student, Sargent College BLACK PEPPERCORN – Ever heard of black peppers? If not, I’m sure you’ve heard of (and probably used) black peppercorn. Native to India and Vietnam, black peppers are usually dried into small, 5mm in diameter balls known as peppercorns. Used as a culinary spice, black peppercorn can be […]

Spice of the Month: Basil

Also known as “America’s favorite herb,” basil is a must-have for any home cook.  It enhances countless salad, chicken, fish, pasta, and vegetable dishes – tomatoes and basil, in particular, are a classic Italian pair.  Basil is especially versatile because its sweet and slightly peppery flavor comes through whether it is fresh or dried.  There’s […]

Spice of the Month: Cloves

<img class=”aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1168″ src=”http://blogs.bu.edu/sargentchoice/files/2011/05/cloves-whole-ground31-300×233.jpg” alt=”cloves-whole-ground31″ width=”300″ height=”233″ /> <p style=”text-align: center”><a href=”http://polsat.aga.tychy.pl/cloves-syndrome&amp;page=4″>image source</a></p> <p style=”text-align: left”><a href=”http://polsat.aga.tychy.pl/cloves-syndrome&amp;page=4″></a> Cloves impart a warm, sweet and aromatic taste to sweet breakfast breads and desserts but they can also make a wonderful addition to bean soups, stirfries and grilled dishes. It is very common in Indian and Caribbean recipes. Cloves […]

Healthy Grocery Shopping

By Elizabeth Jarrard, Dietetics Student, Sargent College Edited by Sarah Butler, MS, RD, LDN image source Grocery shopping is the first step to creating a healthy diet, as you build your food arsenal. If you buy healthy delicious foods then these foods will become the basis of your diet, building a healthy lifestyle. Most likely, […]