Recipes

How Coconut Oil Ruined My Life

October 28, 2015 by

"It has been said to be able to heal all wounds both physical and emotional, but coconut oil single-handedly ruined my life."
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My First Meal Cooked In I.V.

October 15, 2015 by

A delicious meal that is easy to make. That is, once you are brave enough to give up frozen foods
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Beans! Beans! The Musical Fruit

September 24, 2015 by

Eight Layers of dip to kick start your Kickback
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Creamy Mushroom Asparagus Soup With Rosemary

September 8, 2015 by

Getting wisdom teeth removed can ruin your mood and your appetite but this creamy soup concoction can be a saving grace in a world where solid food is not permitted
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Pesto With A Twist

August 7, 2015 by

A new take on the delicious sauce that is pesto, only this time with asparagus instead of basil, super easy and very yummy
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Your Very Own Kitchen

July 30, 2015 by

A beginner's guide to a successful space for cooking, complete with a list of basic cookware essentials and two recipes to inspire the chef within
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“Fed Up” and Hungry for Change

June 25, 2015 by

An insightful documentary titled "Fed Up" enlightened one of our writers to investigate the true costs of cooking at home versus the processed fast food
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Memorial Day Recipes: IPA Cupcakes

May 21, 2015 by

"We at On The Menu stand by one belief: At the heart of every human unit (be it family, friendship or larger community), there is a place for food. Sharing food and drink, by necessity, brings people ...
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Memorial Day Recipes: Potato Salad

May 21, 2015 by

"For me, this holiday was all about coming together for the support and love we need as the summer days ebb ever closer, and here at UCSB during our time of remembrance of those lives lost last year, ...
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Memorial Day Recipes: Marmalade-Glazed Grilled Salmon

May 21, 2015 by

"Friends and family alike always enjoy the unique combination of zing from the orange marmalade, grated orange peel, rice vinegar and cayenne in contrast to the supple, delicate salmon."
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Memorial Day Recipes: Cilantro Lime Quinoa Salad

May 21, 2015 by

"This dish is the perfect, sneaky way to get those salad-haters a dose of their veggies disguised with vibrant colors and flavor"
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Cookies For Mama

May 7, 2015 by

Need a last minute idea for a Mother's Day gift? Here's a quick a simple treat that your mom will definitely love
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Don’t Pass Up Passover: Chocolate-covered Matzah

April 8, 2015 by

Chocolate-covered Matzah tastes like a combination of a heath bar, peanut brittle and chocolate — in other words, heaven.
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Purim: A Time to Drink, Eat and be Merry

March 4, 2015 by

Tomorrow is without a doubt the most joyous holiday on the Jewish Calendar, Purim, partly because of Hamantashen. Make the traditional triangular, jam filled cookie with this recipe
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Hanging Out with the Soup Guy

February 19, 2015 by and

Believe it or not, UCen Dining's soups are indeed made by a real human. Get to know the Soup Guy through this exclusive interview, or stop by and chat at noon in the arbor today, Feb. 19.
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