Taste of Home

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.

October 10, 2024

Your new favorite fall drink: Café de Olla

By Pihu Jain

The weather recently in Isla Vista has been the harbinger of spooky season: foggy, eerie, the windshields misted with cold, gray air that blankets all, every corner dark and menacing, always looking over your shoulder. A...

March 12, 2023

A family favorite: Sopes

By Mari Villalpando-Ortega

Simple yet flavorful dishes, like these sopes with chicken, just feel like home.

February 2, 2023

Kuy Teav: A Cambodian noodle soup that will warm your heart

By Max Yim

Cozy up with a bowl of kuy teav, a Khmer noodle soup resembling Vietnamese pho, but distinct enough to be its own separate dish.

October 27, 2022

Perfect Pumpkin Fall Fudge

By Haydin Zogaric

There’s nothing that screams “fall” more than melt-in-your-mouth pumpkin spice fudge!

July 8, 2022

Sunshine Cake: A Citrusy Summer Treat

By Elena Aquilanti

This sponge cake is quick and simple to make, and a perfect summer treat for those who don’t love cavity-level sweetness in their desserts.

March 3, 2022

Solyanka

By Chace Duma, Alice Bilyk

Solyanka, a traditional Ukrainian soup, is the perfect example of everything I love about Ukrainian cuisine.

January 27, 2022

A Guide to Southern Cooking

By Faiza Mohammed

Time to be spontaneous and take a chance at cooking some unique and delicious Southern recipes that will leave you feeling satisfied!

January 13, 2022

Janchi-Guksu

By Michelle Lee

Traditionally for large gatherings, janchi-guksu has an understated flavor profile that is warmly comforting — kind of like a hug in a bowl.

November 24, 2021

A Very Cool, Though Unconventional, Candy Cane Pie

By Maya Salem

Relish Thanksgiving as an opportunity to sit down with family and enjoy homemade food together, unconventional pie and all.

November 4, 2021

Levain-Style Ube Cookies

By Melvin Ventura

Ube's rich, earthy and nutty flavor takes these cookies to the next level.

May 28, 2021

Purple Yam Tang Yuan

By Christine Tu

If you’re obsessed with boba and looking for a fun afternoon activity to do after finals, this recipe is perfect for you!

May 27, 2021

Easy to Make Samosas

By Faiza Mohammed

These easy-to-make samosas make for a great on-the-go snack for the busy college student

January 26, 2021

Fluffy Taiwanese Castella Cake

By Christine Tu

This recipe is a piece of cake!

December 27, 2020

A Festive Filipino Feast

By Carrieanne Mamba

Given its geographic location in Southeast Asia and its history of Spanish colonization, the Philippines has a unique cuisine that draws from different cultures.