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The D-Constructed Cook: Creamy Mushroom Risotto
By Justin Mon | May 3, 2021A flavorful, versatile comfort food recipe.
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The D-Constructed Cook: Student Cooking Survival Guide
By Justin Mon | April 19, 2021The D's food columnist offers tips and tricks to tackle cooking in your off-campus student home.
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The D-Constructed Cook: Soondubu Jjigae
By Justin Mon | April 5, 2021A spicy, flavorful Korean tofu stew that can be prepared in your dorm kitchen.
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The D-Constructed Cook: Hosting a Pandemic-Friendly Friendsgiving
By Justin Mon | November 16, 2020Over the years, the idea of “Friendsgiving” — a Thanksgiving meal with friends — has become wildly popular, especially among college students. It’s a great excuse to host a dinner party, catch up with friends and share good food and drink. I have fond memories from my first two years at Dartmouth of gathering at a friend’s house at the end of fall term and feeling the stress dissipate as winter break began.
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The D-Constructed Cook: Essential Building Blocks For Easy Everyday Meals
By Justin Mon | November 12, 2020There is nothing more defeating than walking into the kitchen ravenously hungry after a long day of work — and then having to cook. Expending the effort to plan a meal, prep ingredients, cook the dish and then clean afterward is simply tiresome, even for those who enjoy the act of cooking. If you’re on an off-term or taking classes while living off campus, preparing food can add another layer of stress to an already stressful day. But thankfully, all that stress is not necessary for quotidian cooking.
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The D-Constructed Cook: Essential Cookware for an Off Term
By Justin Mon | October 22, 2020Despite its variable reviews, Dartmouth Dining is undoubtedly reliable. Quick snack? Check out Collis. Need to refuel after a workout? Foco has a bounty of options. We are nurtured in the womb that is Dartmouth, and when we leave, we are left to fend for ourselves. Outside of the bubble, we face the unforgiving reality of having to cook for ourselves.