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May 26, 2021

The Perfect Spring Cocktail

By Jill Ridens

Cocktails reflect the change in seasons. Try this strawberry-vodka lemonade, a simple recipe that will add a pop of flavor to your picnic or brunch table spread throughout spring and into summer!

May 20, 2021

How to Make a Mantou

By Christine Tu

Only consisting of five ingredients and taking around an hour to make, these delightfully chewy and soft buns are perfect for anything from a light afternoon snack to a full-fledged meal.

May 18, 2021

3 Delicious Recipes Using Trader Joe’s Beef-less Ground Beef

By Stephanie Gerson

Here are three ways to transform Trader Joe's delicious plant-based ground beef!

May 12, 2021

Jack-Jack Num Num Cookies From Pixar: The Chocolate Chip Cookie to End All Chocolate Chip Cookies 

By Elena Aquilanti

These cookies are the perfect balance of salty and sweet, with a few simple tricks to make a delicious gooey center every time.

April 26, 2021

A Flavorful Falafel Platter On A Budget

By Stephanie Gerson

This falafel platter is easy to make, healthy, and budget-friendly!

April 21, 2021

Two One-Pot Pasta Recipes for a Quick, Easy Dinner

By Jennifer Yoshikoshi

As we work hard to finish strong for this unique online school year, cooking dinner every night might be a hassle. If that’s the case for you, these quick and efficient one-pot pasta recipes can be a lifesaver! 

April 20, 2021

Baker’s Battle: Cookie Edition

By Yuriko Chavez, Toni Shindler-Ruberg

With convenience, taste, and overall vibe duking it out in the oven, will store bought or scratch win?

April 15, 2021

Spinach-Olive Spanakopita: A Savory Twist on a Tart

By Bethany Clements

This spinach-olive spanakopita is one of the best tarts — sweet or savory — that I’ve ever baked!

April 12, 2021

The Next Condiment to Stash in Your Fridge: Lao Gan Ma Chili Oil

By Christine Tu

Spice things up in the kitchen with Lao Gan Ma — an incredibly flavorful yet mild chili oil speckled with bits of delightfully crunchy roasted peanuts and crispy, dried chili.

April 8, 2021

Coffee Jelly: A Fresh Take on Your Average Cup of Joe

By Shelby Guy

From first-time samplers to regular coffee drinkers, this Japanese dessert will appeal to anyone willing to try it. 

April 6, 2021

The H.E.A.R. Club’s Cooking Event Emphasizes The Ease of Vegan Cooking

By Stephanie Gerson

A review of the delicious vegan cooking demonstration led by Chef Emma West of Satellite Santa Barbara in partnership with the Environment Affairs Board (EAB) and the Health, Environment and Animal Rights (H.E.A.R.) club...

March 27, 2021

Coconut Macaroons: The Perfect Dessert For Passover

By Stephanie Gerson

These coconut macaroons are completely kosher for Passover and taste great!

March 26, 2021

TikTok Pasta: Two Takes on the Viral Baked Feta Pasta

By Nicole Wakeland, Sarah Ismaili

With feta being a very hotly debated cheese amongst many, this pasta promised to be tasty regardless of the massive amount of the Greek cheese that it had.

March 17, 2021

Get Lucky This St. Patrick’s Day With Three Desserts Using this Magically Delicious Cereal

By Sarah Ismaili

Are you a Lucky Charms fanatic?

March 17, 2021

A St. Patty’s Day Treat: Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Faiza Mohammed

Life can be pretty hectic around this time, so why not take a study break and try making these delicious cookies for St. Patrick’s Day?

March 17, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day Matcha Pistachio Cake

By Jennifer Yoshikoshi

Keep the pinches away with this green St. Patty's Day cake!