Have a tasty recipe for strawberries, sweet potatoes, asparagus, turnips, or alfalfa sprouts? Enter Furman’s Environmental Action Group Recipe Contest. Submit your recipe to the Dining Hall. The winning recipes will be featured in the Dining Hall for the entire campus to enjoy throughout the month of April!…Continue Reading Seasonal Recipe Contest for Dining Hall
The Body Project: Encouraging Healthy Body Images among Furman Students
The Furman Psychology Department is pleased to bring an exciting new program to campus called “The Body Project.” The Body Project helps to foster healthy body images by exploring how society affects our ideals of beauty. Want to learn more? Check out this info: The Body Project is an evidence-based body image improvement program…Continue Reading The Body Project: Encouraging Healthy Body Images among Furman Students
Bean and Barley Soup
Bean and Barley Soup Did you know that barley and oats contain significant amounts of a soluble fiber called beta-glucan that can help lower cholesterol? And when you combine barley with beans and vegetables you have an easy one pot meal? Sounds like a plan to me. This Bean and Barley Soup is a staple…Continue Reading Bean and Barley Soup
Zucchini Frittatas
These are amazing! My goal is always to make these at night and store them in the refrigerator for a quick grab and go breakfast. Just enjoy with a piece of 100% whole grain toast and whole fruit. Unfortunately, they are usually devoured in my house as soon as I make them. Note to self……Continue Reading Zucchini Frittatas
Easy Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits
What to do with those leftover baked sweet potatoes? Try this easy drop biscuit recipe. They can be frozen and reheated in the microwave for about 20 seconds to warm. Serve with a salad topped with grilled chicken or salmon. Or enjoy them with a bowl of bean and vegetable soup. Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits…Continue Reading Easy Sweet Potato Drop Biscuits
Cherry Yogurt Parfaits with Dark Chocolate Granola
As the weather starts to warm up, I think I may make a batch of these cherry yogurt parfaits with dark chocolate granola. They were a big hit at our Culinary Club workshop and are perfect for a snack or dessert. You can substitute other types of fresh or frozen fruit (strawberries, blueberries, mangos, bananas)…Continue Reading Cherry Yogurt Parfaits with Dark Chocolate Granola
Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Butternut squash, black beans, fire-roasted tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeno layered with whole grain tortillas and light cheddar cheese to make an easy one dish meal. My favorite part about this meal is that it reheats well and makes great leftovers. Serve with a heaping side of steamed green beans. Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas…Continue Reading Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas
Meals in Minutes
No time to cook? If you stock your freezer and pantry with the right ingredients, you can put together a healthy meal in no time. Fish with Quinoa and Vegetables The American Heart Association recommends eating fish (preferably fatty fish like salmon) twice per week for heart health. I find this really easy to…Continue Reading Meals in Minutes
BBQ Tempeh
BBQ Tempeh I love BBQ chicken. But I prefer to eat as many meatless meals as possible for my health and the health of the planet. Tempeh provides a similar hearty texture to chicken but is made with fermented soybeans and whole grains. The variety above and BBQ sauce both come from Trader Joe’s…Continue Reading BBQ Tempeh
Fennel Apple Salad
Fennel Apple Salad Craving something cool and crunchy? Try this simple salad of fennel and apples. Never tried fennel before? Check out this video. Fennel is a vegetable that is light, and crisp, and crunchy. The flavor is very mild with a tiny hint of black licorice. It can be eaten raw, or braised with…Continue Reading Fennel Apple Salad