Recipes

July 31, 2025

Spanish Queen olive-basil pizza

By Pihu Jain

My family has been obsessed with pizza since long before we came to this country. As a little girl, my mom often made Indian-style pizza with paneer, Amul cheese and a sizzling mix of Indian spices. When we came to Ameri...

July 17, 2025

Oh-so-good onion pasta

By Pihu Jain

For maximum enjoyment, and especially if you haven’t seen “Holes,” I suggest you cook this recipe with your family and settle down for a whimsical summer evening of sweet onions and surreal storytelling. Cheers!

May 22, 2025

Back to our roots: Fijian fish suruwa

By Anusha Singh, Shayla Prasad

We love this dish for many reasons; not only does it bring us closer together and foster a sense of community, but it also allows us to take pride in our unique culture by sharing traditions we value with our friends.

May 15, 2025

From Mom’s kitchen to mine: A tribute to the people who feed us

By Lizzy Rivera

In honor of Mother’s Day, I thought it would be appropriate to give my own mother a shoutout, along with her food.

May 8, 2025

Savoring Cinco de Mayo

By Piper Cheney

In remembrance of the prolonged fight against colonialism in Central America, here are a few Aztecan-inspired salsas to incorporate into your Cinco de Mayo dishes this year.

May 8, 2025

Sweeten your spring with thumbprint cookies

By Taylor Cusimano

These thumbprint cookies are a sweet and simple reminder that spring has arrived.

May 1, 2025

Creole calas: honoring the legacy of African diasporas

By Katharine Hoang

These rice fritters carry the rich culinary legacy of the African diaspora, telling a story of survival and how culture remains to persist despite attempts of erasure.

April 15, 2025

Recovering like a pro: food, drinks and remedies after a party weekend

By Nina Timofeyeva

Whether you’re still recovering from Deltopia or know you’re going to be taking on similar adventures in the future, use this article to help guide your recovery to get back on your feet more quickly and easily.

March 7, 2025

In Review: KOZY Coffee enters a new era with new syrups and flavors

By Kendra Martinez

One of Isla Vista’s staples found on the corner of Pardall, KOZY Coffee recently made the switch from Monin syrups to house made syrups, elevating the quality and taste of their drinks.

February 27, 2025

Much ado about mushrooms

By Nina Timofeyeva

While mushrooms may seem intimidating and strange with their unusual shapes, colors and textures, I encourage you to give them a try. You just might be pleasantly surprised.

February 20, 2025

Brighten up your winters with mandarin cake

By Nina Timofeyeva

Brighten up your winters with mandarin cake As the chill of winter settles in, nature offers a burst of sunshine in the form of citrus. While much of the produce aisle leans toward hearty root vegetables and winter gre...

February 20, 2025

Jave: the best breakfast you’ll have

By Pihu Jain

February 13, 2025

Chocolate covered strawberries: sharing your love this Valentine’s Day

By Pihu Jain

This is how I was taught love — as something to be shared, filling hearts and bellies alike, the kind of contentment you feel when someone you adore enjoys their favorite foods, feeling full just watching them eat.

February 13, 2025

Dinner for Two: A Valentine’s Day Cooking Adventure

By Nina Timofeyeva

Why not celebrate this holiday with your significant other by having a romantic dinner you cooked together?

February 4, 2025

The only vegan mac and cheese you’ll ever need (and actually want to eat)

By Alicia Taylor-Sabine

In light (or should I say dark) of the cold Isla Vista nights, there comes a time when you have to stop ordering takeout and dive into a new recipe. This hearty pasta dish will leave you more than satisfied.