Recipes

Longing for the taste of homemade dessert? Try making these rich brownie-like cookies to curb your craving. Ingredients 1 cup granulated sugar ¼ cup canola or vegetable oil 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Powdered sugar Ingredient Swaps: If you don’t have all purpose flour you can either mix equal parts white and wheat flour, or...

This Valentine's Day mix it up and make something classic but with a twist. These fun easy recipes add a new take on the fan favorite strawberries. Can be served at a galentines party or a fun valentines treat you and your partner can make together. In the end these simple recipes will be your new favorite for any...

My favorite thing to cook during winter is soup. There is nothing better than a hot, delicious bowl of soup on a cold night. However, I don’t always have the time to stand by the stove all day to cook. So this is my favorite to make when I am in a time crunch. My Chicken Tortilla soup is...

As the colder months of the year continue, warm yourself up with this traditional Welsh soup. I recommend eating this soup with toasted french bread, but you can also eat it on its own or with another carb like crackers. Ingredients 3 tablespoons butter 3 leeks, thinly sliced (Make sure to clean the leeks thoroughly and slice only the white and light...

Grocery store hummus often falls short, lacking the flavor and depth of the dish. Here is a quick and easy authentic Palestinian Hummus recipe you should try at home.                                           Prep time: 10 minutes  Serving Size: 4 servings  Ingredients: (all ingredient measurements are approximations and can be altered for taste and preferences)  1 can of garbanzo beans  2 tablespoons of tahini (sesame puree; can be...

Fall is never complete without the delicious taste of pumpkin. So when it comes to fall dinners and potlucks, the go to dish to bring is my pumpkin bread. It’s not too sweet, it’s easy to make and tastes wonderful every time.  Serving Size: 10 Prep Time: 1 hour 20 minutes Ingredients:  One fifteen ounce can (or one cup) of unsweetened pumpkin puree 3...

Tired of spending 6 dollars on a Starbucks coffee? Try making your own maple-flavored latte at home with only 3 main ingredients (plus some spices). Preparation time: 5 minutes  Serving Size: 1 serving  Ingredients: 1 cup of hot coffee ¼ cup of milk 2 tablespoons of pure maple syrup Cinnamon Nutmeg Brew one cup of hot coffee. I personally like to make this drink using the Trader Joe's...

With fall season here and midterms underway, a quick and easy sweet treat can make all the difference. This simple recipe only requires four ingredients and no baking is perfect to take on the go for classes. A good study break activity that will be a reward in itself when ready! Servings: 4 Start to finish: 20 Minutes  Ingredients: Non-stick greasing spray  1 cup...

Ghost Pretzels Preparation time: 5 minutes Serving size: 20 Ingredients:  One bag of Pretzels sticks One bag of white chocolate chips One cup of dark chocolate chips Directions: Take the bag of pretzel sticks and spread the pretzel sticks on a pan with parchment paper. Make sure none of them are broken.  Melt one bag of white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl for 30 seconds. Stir...

We’re halfway through October, midterms are coming up and Riverside weather is starting to cool down. If you’re in need of a good stress bake or just want a way to get into the fall spirit, apple cinnamon turnovers are the way to go– college student style, of course. This recipe only uses 6 ingredients, and can be modified...