Chocolate chip cookies are arguably the best dessert. I made my first batch with my grandma when I was 6 years old. I helped her mix the dough and shape the cookies. She always comes to Columbia for my...

Although this past weekend’s weather was beautiful, the frigid temperatures will soon come creeping back, and for me, making a plethora of roasted vegetables is key to a wonderful diner and calm, cozy...

To keep the spirit of fall alive, I decided this week I was going to bake with pumpkin, one of my all time favorite ingredients. I know just about everyone is obsessed with pumpkin these days. It's hard...

Breakfast is by far my favorite meal of the day. But we all know how rushed mornings are, so I like to make my breakfasts the night before. From whipping up some pancake batter to hard-boiling a few eggs,...

Stir fry is one of my absolute favorite dishes to make, mainly because its so easy and you can throw in whatever you like. This week I decided it was time to use up the chicken breasts that had been in...

A couple nights ago I glanced over at my kitchen counter to find it overflowing with tomatoes. My garden has been especially prolific this year in its production of tomatoes; so I figured it was time...

[media url="https://vimeo.com/59472674" width="640" height="360"] King Cakes are heavenly. The aroma in the Baking and Pastry kitchen when the students are making them is one of cinnamon and fresh dough...

Learning to cook can be a challenge, but it can also be fun. Here is a first dessert attempt.   By Maria Kalaitzandonakes