College friendly cuisine

Carrot Coconut Soup

I love the sweet, delectable carrots I get in my CSA box, and had a big bunch as they are plentiful this time of the year. I combined the carrots with fresh turmeric and creamy coconut milk for a warming, aromatic, lightly spiced soup. I enhanced the natural sweetness and aromatic qualities of carrot and…

Spiced Walnut Cookies

Deeply scented cookies have a crispy/chewy texture and the rich crunch of walnuts. (I’ve been on a spice tear after reading DUNE). They are fast and easy to make and your kitchen will smell wonderful as they bake. The key is the spice mixture: heavy on cinnamon with three others to lend intrigue: cayenne, allspice,…

Duck Burgers with Apple and Onion Sauté

Here’s a savory duck burger topped with a simple apple and onion sauté. Duck is milder than beef, and I think the flavor is more interesting than chicken. Plus it pairs really well with the star fruit of the season – apples. I created a simply spiced duck burger that allowed the sweet and meaty…

Smoky Quinoa and Lentils

Earthy red quinoa and french green lentils taste amazing with sweet ripe tomatoes and a smoky lemon dressing. The magic making these simple foods extra delicious is smoked paprika. I developed this recipe to inspire a friend looking for good lunch ideas. This one works nicely — it’s best at room temp, protein packed, super…

Zingy Strawberry Smoothie

This delicious, zingy smoothie is one of my favorites, and for several reasons. Most important to me, it tastes fabulous — tart, sweet, creamy, a little spicy, and richly scented. And it’s a quick charge up for those mornings when I need to eat and go. But here’s the fun part — it has health…

Cocoa Cashew Granola

True confession: this recipe came about because I ran out of cinnamon. This culinary constraint propelled me to create a new granola flavor — and it worked beautifully. Cocoa Cashew Granola When you let this granola sit with milk for a minute or two in your bowl, the chocolate milk result is delightful — just…