Category: Campus Dining Services

Love McAlister’s Famous Sweet Tea? Get it for free on October 4 at McAlister’s Deli in the Bone Student Center. McAlister’s is open from 11 a.m. until 8 p.m.

Apple Cider Brined Roasted Chicken, winner of the National Association of College and University Food Services Best Local Foods Recipe Award in 2011: 5 lb whole roaster chicken 3 cups apple cider 3/4 cups kosher salt 2 Tbsp sugar 2 Tbsp black pepper 2 Tbsp chopped garlic 3 cups ice water 1/2 sliced onion Apple

Yummy Bars, a Redbird Recipe Winner from 2009, courtesy of student Phil Hizel: 1 package German chocolate cake mix 3/4 cup margarine, melted 1 cup chocolate chips 1 package of caramels (50-60 pieces) 1 can evaporated milk DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350°F. Slowly combine cake mix and melted butter in a bowl. The mixture will

Asian Chicken Salad, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: 1 Tbsp sliced almonds 8 oz romaine lettuce, chopped 8 oz Napa cabbage, finely chopped 2 Tbsp snow peas, blanched and cooled 1 oz fresh red cabbage, shaved 2 Tbsp shredded carrots 2 Tbsp water chestnuts 1 Tbsp fresh green onion, chopped 1/2 cup mandarin

Black Bean Quesadillas, from Fresh Bites at Watterson Dining Commons: 10 oz can of black beans, drained 1 1/4 oz Roma tomatoes, diced 3 1/2 oz pepper jack cheese, shredded 3 1/2 oz frozen spinach, thawed and drained 1 3/8 tsp fresh cilantro, chopped 6 tortillas (6-inch) Salsa DIRECTIONS: Mash beans coarsely in a bowl.

General’s Chicken, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: Basic Asian Sauce 1 Tbsp ginger root, chopped 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup soy sauce 1/2 cup water 1 Tbsp garlic, chopped Remaining Ingredients 3 Tbsp sugar 1 Tbsp rice wine vinegar 1/4 cup + 1 Tbsp water, divided 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper 1

Macaroni and Cheese, an Illinois State University dining center favorite: 1 gallon water 1 lb macaroni noodles 4 oz margarine 2 oz flour 5 1/4 cups milk 1/2 tsp kosher salt 1/2 tsp ground white pepper 1 tsp dry mustard 10 oz shredded cheddar cheese, divided 6 3/4 oz sliced American cheese DIRECTIONS: Bring water