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In a Nutshell: Bruschetta (Prom Menu part 1)

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang April 21, 2014

Behold, part one of our prom menu (see the sneak peak here), the appetizer. Bread is the perfect start to any number-course dinner, especially crispy bread in the form of bruschetta, topped with a generous...

In a Nutshell: Tea sandwiches two ways

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan March 20, 2014

Whether you came to our presentation at the Columbia Scholastic Press Association spring conferencea this week or not, behold: mini tea sandwiches, two ways! Choose between a delicate and sweet cucumber...

In a Nutshell: Minestrone

In a Nutshell: Minestrone

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang March 8, 2014

Do you ever crave a hot soup that’s light and hearty at the same time? We do too. So we present to you our version of a basic minestrone, which is possibly the easiest soup ever, and extremely versatile. Recipe...

In a Nutshell: No bake cheesecake

In a Nutshell: No bake cheesecake

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan March 3, 2014

A beautiful cheesecake base to top with anything your heart desires. All without the effort of using an oven. Recipe (Inspired by Debbie Clark from Allrecipes): Notes Difficulty: Easy Length:...

In a Nutshell: Snowcap Cookies

In a Nutshell: Snowcap Cookies

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan February 27, 2014

Now, what’s better than a chocolate cookie? That’s right, one covered in SNOW! (We realize this is a bit late seasonally, but in honor of the driest ski-week in a while, we present our own homemade...

In a Nutshell: Chocolate Mousse

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan February 17, 2014

Even though Valentine’s Day is over, we wanted to share this recipe with you. It’s luxurious, rich, decadent, and chocolate-y. What’s not to love? Impress yourself.   Recipe (Inspired by Laura...

In a Nutshell: Vanilla Macarons

In a Nutshell: Vanilla Macarons

by Jessica Chang and Priscilla Pan February 13, 2014

  Ahh macarons. (Not macaroons, mind you. Those are mounds made of shredded coconut.) Have you ever drooled over them in a bakery window? (psht… we don’t know what you’re talking about). Those...

In a Nutshell: Pesto chicken pasta

In a Nutshell: Pesto chicken pasta

by Fred Chang and Priscilla Pan February 6, 2014

As Valentine’s Day creeps ever the closer, your dinner repertoire might call for an appetizing and really simple pasta dish to impress. Of course, this dish works as a quick dinner any day as well. Do...

In a Nutshell: Eggs Benedict

In a Nutshell: Eggs Benedict

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang February 4, 2014

With Valentine’s Day approaching, we thought we’d share with you possibly one of the most impressive yet relatively quick breakfast recipes we could think of. Pair these eggs with almost anything,...

Down to Basics: Hollandaise Sauce

Down to Basics: Hollandaise Sauce

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang February 4, 2014

One of the five mother sauces of classical French cuisine, hollandaise is a must-have when it comes to solid (nearly foolproof) recipes. It’s perfect on a hearty eggs benedict or even some vegetables....

In a Nut Shell: Oatmeal

In a Nut Shell: Oatmeal

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang January 21, 2014

This one probably doesn’t even qualify as a recipe--it’s so easy and customizable. We’ll show you how to make the perfect oatmeal base, and then after that, well...the world is your pickle, so you...

In a Nut Shell: French onion soup

In a Nut Shell: French onion soup

by Priscilla Pan and Fred Chang January 17, 2014

We’re not sure about you, but come cold weather, curling up with a book or a tv show and drinking a hot bowl of soup sounds like a good time. So we present you with a thin, somehow rich, soup. It’s...

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