College friendly cuisine

Mermaid Popcorn

This is a riff on a familiar treat – popcorn. It’s a crunchy, umami-laced snack that any mermaid would love. The addition of the common Japanese seasoning furikake makes gives it a great taste. I find that grinding the furikake using a mortar and pestle helps to evenly distribute the flavor onto the popcorn. You…

Kale Sausage Hash

I developed this simple, one-dish meal as a way to use one of my favorite cooking greens — kale. There are several types of kale, and all are delicious in this recipe. Kale is a bona fide superfood, absolutely packed with nutrition. But we eat kale for the fabulous taste, especially in this recipe. On…