12 • THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
FOOD
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2002
Pasta and cake could bring passion to your forecast
By Christina DiGiacomo
Every one of us has a Doppler radar in our brain, constantly on the lookout for the storm —the storm of beautiful people from which we might pick and choose, knowing one of those people might make our lives complete.
We all have had our eye on that one person recently but just haven't had the courage to ask him or her out. I say go for it, and cook your date this fabulous meal. Not only are the pasta dish and dessert light and sultry, but also they're just too damn tasty for you to go out and spend money at a restaurant. Plus, cooking might score you some major points (if you know what I'm saying).
Serve some Pinot Grigio, a side salad and some bread with this delectable dinner.
Angel Hair Pasta with Shrimp Asparagus & Mushrooms
14 Contessa's Frozen Shrimp Already Uncooked, tail on, shell removed, hand peeled and cleaned (defrost according to package).
14 asparagus spears (look for skinny ones), ends snapped off and chopped in large chunks.
1/2 8-ounce package sliced mushrooms, washed and rinsed.
3 cloves of garlic minced or 1 tablespoon equivalent
1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 stick of butter
1 tablespoon of olive oil
8 ounces angel hair or capellini pasta
1. Cook the pasta according to package. Drain, keep warm.
2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a medium skillet on medium heat for two minutes. Add mushrooms and asparagus, season with salt and pepper, and carefully stir for five minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add butter and garlic. Once butter melts turn heat up to medium-high and add shrimp. Cook two to three minutes or until all the shrimp turn pink on both sides.
3. On a serving plate, place pasta on dish and carefully pour shrimp mixture over the cooked pasta. Sprinkle fresh parsley over pasta and serve. Makes two large or four small servings.
Tropical Shortcake Dessert
4 slices SaraLee All Butter Pound Cake (in the freezer section)
4 tablespoons Birds Eye Deluxe Strawberries with syrup plus 2 tablespoons of strawberry syrup (in the freezer section)
1 mango, halved, peeled and chopped
1 kiwi peeled and sliced
2 dollops of Cool Whip, defrosted
1. Arrange two pieces of pound cake each in separate bowls.
2. Sprinkle two tablespoons of strawberries, one tablespoon of the syrup, half of the halved mango, and half of the kiwi on top of the separate cakes.
3. Add one dollop of cool whip in each bowl and serve.Makes two servings.
Expect groceries to be about $17.50 (based on prices at Hy-Vee, 4000 W. 6th St.)
Heard on the Hill
What do you think of the custard craze?
"I've got limited funds," she said. "I'm tempted, but I'm probably not going to spend money on something like that." Emily Hampton, Lawrence freshman
"I'm lactose intolerant. It's a pretty building, that new one where Hardee's used to be, but it's probably not worth it." Jeff Mack, Atlanta graduate student
"It's sweet but not too sweet, and I like that it's thicker than ice cream." Parul Gor, Olathe freshman
"I like custard much better than Dairy Queen."
— Troy Busenitz, Topeka sophomore
"It seems like non-fat frozen yogurt would be healthier, but I really like dessert." Lisa Martincich, Shawnee senior
Compiled by Katie Nelson.
By Ann Chapman
Exercise, good health habits promote academic success
Watkins Memorial Health Center dietitian
Sometimes there just aren't enough hours in a day to fit it all in smoothly. It is no wonder that eating patterns suffer. With so little time and so much stress, it is easier to grab something quick without regard to health.
College students face many challenges each day. They have to learn how to manage school, work and social obligations food intake and exercise.
But food intake doesn't need to be complicated or time-consuming in order to be healthy. And good eating habits will go a long way in aiding overall success academically.
So dig in,but follow a few simple guidelines for smarter eating:
1. Follow the food guide pyramid to adequately balance food choices, and limit but don't eliminate fat.
2. Emphasize fruits and vegetables. Bagged baby carrots, V8 or tomato juice, boxes of raisins, juice boxes and apples are quick ways to keep fruits and vegetables on hand. If you have to eat fast food, begin the meal
with two of these fruits and vegetables and you will be satisfied with a smaller fast food meal.
3. Keep food in your system every three to four hours. Choose small snacks such as granola bars, string cheese, individual boxes of cereal and portions of pudding or applesauce between meals.
4. Enjoy eating and allow yourself small amounts of pleasurable foods. One brownie, a sliver of cheesecake or a couple Hershey's kisses won't hurt anyone, but large amounts of these items, when consumed regularly, will
result in unwanted weight gain and missed nutrients from other needed foods.
5. Exercise regularly. This doesn't mean walking to class every day, even though that is a great idea. You need to get your heart rate up and keep it elevated in a rhythmic fashion for about 30 minutes four to five days a week.
Following these guidelines will make eating easy, fun and healthy,and will promote your success in the academic world.