Wednesday, September 4, 2013

WIAW: Back to School Noms!


After a few weeks of adjusting back into collegiate life, Frantipasto is back and better than ever on this lovely What I Ate Wednesday! (Maybe not better than ever, but I'm definitely back!)

One of my favorite things about going to college in Ithaca, New York is the local food scene. Although the city is small, it is bursting with incredible food options. There are major local and slow food movements, and there are more restaurants per square mile than in Manhattan (!!). Plus, with shopping meccas such as Wegman's, the Ithaca Farmer's Market, and Greenstar, I've been having a great time making quick and easy meals in my kitchen.

Here are some simple recipes I've made since getting back on campus!

Lemon-Dill Hummus Crusted Salmon on a bed of kale, avocado, tomato, and ginger miso dressing

Whole Grain Pasta in Zucchini and Mushroom Marinara with parmesan asparagus, caprese salad (using Farmer's Market pesto!), and bruschetta

Feta and Spinach Turkey Burger on a Pita with kale, avocado, tomato, hummus, and sriracha chili sauce

Teriyaki Chicken with a kale, avocado and pesto salad with cheddar biscuits

What are your favorite college dinners? Share below!http://www.peasandcrayons.com/p/what-i-ate-wednesday.html

6 comments:

  1. looks like you're eating pretty well! i'll take that zucchini + mushroom marinara, please. in college, i think i ate easy mac at least twice a week. but... i didn't have a kitchen. so i call it acceptable. :p

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    1. Yes, having a kitchen makes such a difference: I didn't have a kitchen my freshman and sophomore years, and I had to resort to dining hall food! Thanks for reading :)

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  2. The pasta looks delicious! Simple but tasty I bet. Easy to recreate, too! Have a great day! Love the title of your blog!

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    1. Pasta is definitely a college staple of mine, it's so easy to make yet there are so many variations! Have a wonderful day, and thank you for reading :)

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  3. Eatin' good in da hood! Farmer's Market field trip this weekend?
    Also do I see a wild Greg enjoying your creations?

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    1. Yes, Farmer's Market puhleeeez! And indeed, that is a wild Greg in his natural habitat!

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