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Spring bird’s nest recipe

By Cris Rojo | April 2, 2018

Fly into spring by baking bird’s nest-themed French vanilla cupcakes, the perfect snack to curb any sweet tooth with style.Ingredients:• 1 cup of water• ½ cup of vegetable oil• 3 eggs• 1 box French vanilla cake mix• 12 ounce bag of chocolate...

Festive St. Patrick’s Day Treat

By Haley Galvin | March 8, 2018

The Irish aren’t the only ones who can enjoy St. Patrick’s Day, and this fun and easy homemade trail mix has a festive twist perfect for any party or daytime snack.Supplies:• 3.2 ounce bag of microwave kettle corn• 11.4 ounce bag of M&M’s•...

Fall comfort food recipe for dorms

By Haley Galvin | November 16, 2017

Not having an oven or a conventional kitchen in residence halls makes it hard to concoct fall comfort food, but there are ways around this obstacle to help satisfy students’ hunger and sweet, late night cravings.Here is a salted caramel mug cake that...

Super Bowl recipe to satisfy guests

By Danielle Keys | February 2, 2017

The Super Bowl is a great time to host friends and family for a bash, but no get-together is complete without snacks. Here is an easy recipe for bacon-wrapped chicken bites students can make in 20 minutes.Ingredients:1 lb. of boneless, skinless chicken...

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ways to eat free on campus

By Northern Star staff | November 28, 2016

Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Sarah Contreras

Cheap birthday dessert succeeds on many layers

By Sarah Contreras | November 7, 2011

When you're a poor college student eager to impress others, it can be difficult to throw a party and stay within your meager budget.It being my birthday Saturday, I decided that instead of doing the usual "going out and spending a ton on Malibu and Cokes,"...

Culinary educator cooks up some vegan recipes

By Meaghen Harms | April 20, 2011

Vegan dishes are on the menu for culinary educator Jo Cessna's Occasionally Vegan class tonight. The class teaches its student how to make several vegan dishes. "It is a class for those wanting to occasionally eat animal-product free or explore what it...