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Ryan Carney

Food Editor & Design Chief
Classic Spaghetti Dinner
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Classic spaghetti dinner and garlic bread

Spaghetti This week we have one of my favorite cheap dinners. A tasty spaghetti sauce that is simple but is still going to impress anyone you’re cooking for. With the end of the semester quickly approaching, the last thing you need to worry about is what to make for dinner. Ingredients: 1-pound ground ...

Spinach Alfredo Lasagna
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Spinach Alfredo Lasagna

This week we have an original and delicious twist on lasagna that can be made both at home and in the dorms all in one pot or crock pot. This recipe is perfect for keeping up with busy student life by saving leftovers to heat up throughout the week.

Cooked Philly Cheese Steak
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Philly Cheese Steak Recipe

This week we have another recipe that can be made all in one pot or crock pot, making prep work and cleaning a breeze. Once prepared, these sandwiches are perfect for heating up in the microwave and going about your busy day. 

Serving Soul Cuisine
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Soul Food at The Commons

Members of the Center for Multicultural Affairs and Black Faculty and Staff Association hosted “Soul Food Night” on Wednesday, Feb. 13 at The Commons from 5-9 p.m. The event was held to raise awareness of black history and share delicious food for a $9 admission cost.  

Hot Chocolate: The Final Product
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Hot Chocolate Recipe

The polar vortex may be gone, but that doesn’t mean winter is over. Here is a recipe for hot chocolate from scratch that will keep you warm through these cold weeks. You can add whip cream and marshmallows, or make it extra chocolatey by adding chocolate syrup. 

The Final Product
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Cheddar Broccoli Soup

This week we have a delicious and healthy meal that can easily be made at home or in the dorms all in one pot or crock pot. When making this recipe, I like to add extra broccoli and cheese. If you try this and think the soup is too thick, slowly add more chicken broth and stir until you reach the desired consistency. You could also add even more to truly make the soup your own, such as chicken or bacon.

Chicken Gyro
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Chicken Greek Gyro

 For today’s recipe, the only difference between the homemade style and dorm room adaptation will be how we prepare the chicken. Our homemade recipe will use three chicken breasts cut into slices while in the dorm’s, we will be using six chicken tenderloins.  

Wonton Soup
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Wonton Soup

Today’s recipe can be made at home or in the dorms all in one pot or crockpot. The cooking times for the soup is for boiling 12 wontons, but if you want to make extra or even just a quick snack, you can fry the filled wontons in veritable oil on high heat for 3-4 minutes, or until the filling is cooked through. The fried wontons are delicious dipped in sweet chili sauce. 

Chicken and Rice with Zucchini
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Chicken and Rice with Zucchini

This week, we have a delicious meal that can easily made in your dorm room with just a microwave and a small microwavable baking dish.  There is a lot that can be added to this recipe to make it your own, such as adding a few jalapenos to the veggie mix or topping with cheese and guacamole.

Cooked Chicken Fajitas
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How to Make Homemade Chicken Fajitas

This week, we have a delicious meal that can easily made in your dorm room with just a microwave and a small microwavable baking dish.  There is a lot that can be added to this recipe to make it your own, such as adding a few jalapenos to the veggie mix or topping with cheese and guacamole. 

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