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    Chico State warns of potential tuberculosis case on campus

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    The Rawbar reinvented: classy and oceanic

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    Chico State’s annual Time Capsule Ceremony to take place on April 23

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Nicte created Tostada de pollo to share with The Orion. Photo credit: Nicte Hernandez

Easy quick recipe for students on a budget: tostadas de pollo

Nicte Hernandez // February 15, 2018

College can be rough, from balancing relationships, social life and classes on top of trying to stay healthy and not eating out every day. Cooking can be time-consuming but, here at The Orion, we feel...

Photo credit: Nicole Henson

Celebratory peanut butter pizookies

Nicole Henson // May 13, 2017

With finals out of the way and the chance to celebrate the end of the semester, Dairy-Free peanut butter pizookies are the perfect treat to celebrate. Ingredients 1⅓ cups all-purpose flour ...

Photo credit: Brandi Gualco

Shrimp alfredo pasta recipe for two

Brandi Gualco // May 9, 2017

Having to make a dinner date meal for two with little cooking experience can be stressful. Having to do so for a carnivore as a vegetarian can be much more challenging.This week, I made Shrimp Alfredo...

Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

Vegan banana nut bread to satisfy sweet cravings

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // April 7, 2017

It can be difficult to find inexpensive vegan desserts. Bananas are a sweet, cheap, and nutritional choice to make a delicious treat out of. Try making this healthy dessert next time you have a sweet tooth. Here’s...

Two vegan carrot cakes with cream cheese frosting on them. Photo credit: Sophia Robledo-Borowy

Vegan carrot cake recipe made simple

Sophia Robledo-Borowy // March 5, 2017

After receiving an abundance of absurdly sized carrots from the Pop-Up Pantry in the BMU, something delicious had to be created.Being a dessert fanatic, vegan carrot cake was the best option.On a college...

Spread holiday cheer with homemade cookies

December 3, 2015
Learn how to make gingerbread and frosted peppermint cookies.
After just a few minutes of preparation, this childhood favorite is turned into a sophisticated soup Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Rustic heirloom tomato soup

Grace Kerfoot // September 13, 2015
A recipe that will revolutionize what you thought you knew about tomato soup.
A taste of summer, basil no-churn ice cream Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Basil infused no-churn ice cream

Grace Kerfoot // September 5, 2015
A recipe so easy, you may never buy ice cream from the store again.
Chia breakfast bowl topped with figs, blackberries and bee pollen. Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Chia seeds, for pets and people

Grace Kerfoot // August 28, 2015
Get familiar with these little superfood seeds and make a meal out of 'em.
Risotto with asparagus, peas, goat cheese and a yolky egg. Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Making risotto like it’s no big deal

Grace Kerfoot // April 11, 2015
Don’t let the name of this dish fool you — anyone can make good risotto.
Food columnist Grace Kerfoot outlines a recipe for spring pappardelle with Greek yogurt sauce and parsley vinaigrette. Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Go Greek morning, noon and night

Grace Kerfoot // March 4, 2015
Get the most out of Greek yogurt by applying it to both sweet and savory dishes.
Grace Kerfoot, food columnist, goes over the advantages and benefits that come with making your own homemade nut milks. This banana bread smoothie is made using walnut milk. Photo credit: Grace Kerfoot

Go nuts with an alternative milk option

Grace Kerfoot // February 17, 2015
Get the scoop on how to make your own nut milks and try them out in a banana bread smoothie.
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