nutritious nibbles

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Nutritious Nibbles: Chelow kebab

Peak Web May 31, 2026

By: Nejdana Houshyar, Peak Associate Persian cuisine is known for its intense, colourful flavours. It often uses ingredients such as saffron, dried herbs, fresh meat, and delicate fruits like pomegranate — staples in a Persian household. Each dish is intensely prepared and often takes immense time and patience to complete. But once you have tried and created a proper Persian meal from scratch, you will understand the effort. Chelow kebab is Iran’s national dish. It’s composed of saffron rice and ground beef (or lamb) and is often served with grilled tomatoes and sprinkled with sumac powder, a spice made of…

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Nutritious Nibbles: Pouding chômeur

Peak Web May 18, 2026

By: Rehana Hayat, SFU Student Pouding chômeur is a delightful dessert that my family enjoys during all four seasons of the year! The title of this dessert in French translates to “pudding of the unemployed.” The dish originated during mass…

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A black plate with a steaming scoop of rice, green beans, and brown chunks of vegetables.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Japanese braised teriyaki roots

Peak Web January 27, 2025

By: Ella Oriye Tani, SFU Student  This dish is simple, hearty, and great for the cold winter months. The recipe isn’t exactly a “real” recipe, but a Japanese-inspired dish. It was passed down the telephone line between my grandmother on…

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Pickle slices sit on a white plate beside a set of metal tongs.
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Nutritious nibbles: Baba’s sweet and Dido’s sour prairie pickles

Peak Web January 15, 2025

By: Sarah Sorochuk, Peak Associate My grandmother (Baba) is a spectacular homecook who runs her home kitchen she calls “Pat’s Diner.” All her kids and grandkids know when we go to Pat’s Diner, we’ll always enjoy ourselves. It’s time to…

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Illustration of people celebrating Diwali by eating small, deep-fried cube snacks
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Nutritious nibbles, Diwali edition: spicy tomato cheese squares

Peak Web October 24, 2024

By: Dhrumi Mayur Shah, SFU Student As a child, I remember watching from the living room as my mother prepared delicious, crispy, deep-fried spicy tomato cheese squares — reminiscent of a thicker version of a chip. She learned this recipe…

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Triangular bread pieces coated in a thick, golden-brown batter.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Bread pakoda: an Indian recipe

Peak Web October 11, 2024

By: Rusham Verma, SFU Student I’m sure there have been times when you’ve finished a class super late and did not have the energy to make a whole meal. However, this crispy, batter-lathen snack is a quick fix — it’s…

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Nutritious Nibbles: Easy chocolatey oat bars

Peak Web February 27, 2024

By: Izzy Cheung, Staff Writer I love getting a sweet treat from coffee shops on campus like Blenz or Renaissance, but after a few trips, I know my bank account starts to grumble. Keep your stomach and wallet happy by…

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A plate with rice and soy curls with red sauce.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Gochujang soy curls

Peak Web February 21, 2024

By: Petra Chase, Arts & Culture Editor This recipe features two pantry staples you can throw into a pan or wok with vegetables anytime you’re craving a quick and tasty meal. Soy curls, which you can store for up to…

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An illustration of a person with baking mitts holding a tray of cookies that are steaming.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Chai cookies (Tian’s Version)

Peak Web November 7, 2023

By: Tian Davidson, SFU Student In celebration of the release of 1989 (Taylor’s Version), I decided to make Taylor Swift’s viral chai cookies, an old recipe she shared on Instagram and Tumblr that fans revived from the vault. I wanted…

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Polenta garnished with greens on a white plate.
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Nutritious Nibbles: Nonna’s cucina (grandma’s kitchen)

Peak Web October 20, 2023

By: Saije Rusimovici, Staff Writer Growing up, some of my best memories are of eating homemade meals for dinner at my nonna’s house on cozy fall evenings. As an adult, I find myself gravitating more and more to her recipes…

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