The Orion

Readers Digest: Forbidden Rice and chicken

Christina Saschin // October 20, 2014

Try some black rice and cook it with orange bell pepper or butternut squash for a festive, Halloween feel.

Readers, Digest: Sweet potato grits

Christina Saschin // October 13, 2014

These sweet potato grits are country-inspired and can be eaten for breakfast or as a side dish.

Readers, Digest: Fall meal picks

Christina Saschin // October 11, 2014

The fall season brings with it comfort food and recipes using the season's produce. The Orion offers its top choices for scrumptious fall dishes in Chico.

Readers, Digest: Black bean and vegetable soup

Christina Saschin // October 6, 2014

This quick meal complements chilly fall weather and offers relief for students hit by the cold and flu season.

Passport Weekend offers taste of Butte County

Christina Saschin // October 5, 2014

Get away from Chico next weekend and check out what local farms and wineries in Butte County have to offer in this ninth annual Sierra Oro Farm Trail event. The Orion offers its top picks of places to check out on the trail.

Readers, Digest: Hummus-crusted chicken

Christina Saschin // September 29, 2014

If you're looking for a hearty, complete dinner meal, cook up some rice, pop open the oven and bake chicken breasts with zucchini and yellow squash.

Readers, Digest: Favorite fall drinks

Christina Saschin // September 24, 2014

Autumn officially returned this week. Check out The Orion's picks for best places to bring fall to your taste buds.

Readers, Digest: WRECing Balls

Christina Saschin // September 22, 2014

Looking for a post-workout energy source? These WRECing balls are filled with quick-acting sugar, fiber and protein to hold you over until you eat a more substantial post-workout meal or snack.

Readers, Digest: Student meal deals

Christina Saschin // September 19, 2014

The Orion offers its picks for top student food specials in Chico.

Readers, Digest: New Orleans sausage, rice dish

Christina Saschin // September 15, 2014

Try out this flavorful dish, inspired by the rich cultural food of New Orleans depicted in The CW's returning drama "The Originals" on Oct. 6.

Readers, Digest: Students’ favorite international dishes

Christina Saschin // September 10, 2014

Since the Chico World Music Festival is coming up, I snagged students on campus to ask them about their favorite international dishes.

Readers, Digest: Popeye egg scramble

Christina Saschin // September 8, 2014

This week's recipe is a breakfast inspired by the popular cartoon character Popeye.