nutritious nibbles
Nutritious Nibbles: Chana chaat
July 5, 2026By: Rehma Adnan, SFU Student Looking for the perfect meal-prep salad? Here’s my family recipe of a fresh and flavourful fibre-loaded Pakistani salad called chana (chickpea) chaat. This salad is the most low-effort and high-reward you can get in the kitchen. Made with staple kitchen ingredients like canned chickpeas and potatoes, while opening you up to an entire new palette with a specialty South Asian spice called chaat masala. This masala mix is made of spices like cumin and coriander, adding a tart and tangy flavour to your dish of choice. Another South Asian ingredient, imli (tamarind) sauce is also…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Tapsilog
June 22, 2026By: Marie Jen Galilo, Staff Writer Silogs are an everyday breakfast favourite of Filipino households, consisting of three main components: sinangag (garlic fried rice), pritong itlog (fried eggs), and your choice of protein. Traditional silog proteins include tapa (marinated beef),…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Chelow kebab
May 31, 2026By: 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…
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Nutritious Nibbles: Pouding chômeur
May 18, 2026By: 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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Nutritious Nibbles: Japanese braised teriyaki roots
January 27, 2025By: 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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Nutritious nibbles: Baba’s sweet and Dido’s sour prairie pickles
January 15, 2025By: 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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Nutritious nibbles, Diwali edition: spicy tomato cheese squares
October 24, 2024By: 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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Nutritious Nibbles: Bread pakoda: an Indian recipe
October 11, 2024By: 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
February 27, 2024By: 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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Nutritious Nibbles: Gochujang soy curls
February 21, 2024By: 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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