Recipes

Turn garbage into good

11/21/22

By: Kayleigh Eichorn, 9

Do you still have pumpkins lying around your house from Halloween? Try making pumpkin bars, an easy and delicious way to eliminate your leftover decorations with little to no waste!

Ingredients:

• 2 Cups All Purpose Flour

• 2 Teaspoons Cinnamon

• 2 Teaspoons Baking Powder

• 1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

• ¼ Teaspoon Salt

• 4 Eggs

• ⅔ Cup Granulated Sugar

• ⅔ Cup Brown Sugar

• 15 Ounces of Pureed Pumpkin

• 1 Cup Unsweetened Applesauce

Instructions:

• Before you begin, roast your pumpkin in the oven and use a food processor/blender to puree it.

• Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

• Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in one bowl.

• In a second bowl, combine the remaining ingredients.

• Once both bowls are mixed separately, combine them into one large bowl and mix!

• Put your batter into an ungreased 9x13 pan. The batter should be moist enough not to stick.

• Finally, cook at 350 until the edges start to brown; it should take around 30 minutes.

For everyone with a sweet tooth… feel free to add chocolate chips to your batter, and enjoy your delicious pumpkin bars!

Can’t make it to Chipotle, don’t worry this recipe has you covered!

5/24/22

By: Beth Pennington, 12

Burrito Protein bowls are very customary. You can take your favorite Mexican food and make your own creation. Here is my favorite ingredients to add:

• Ground turkey or chicken: Saute in pan for 10 minutes, You can put taco seasoning or hot sauce. For vegetarians: Costco black bean veggie burgers are so good

• Corn

• Black beans (chili powder adds flavor)

• Lettuce

• Tomato

• Guacamole: Mash the avocado. Add diced purple onion, tomato and cilantro

• Brown rice (with lime juice): Cook Minute rice in the microwave for 10 minutes.

• Mexican cheese

• Diced olives

• Salsa or pico de gallo

• Cilantro on top!

To assemble your bowl, put the rice as the first layer with the meat. Then put all the toppings in and enjoy. I like to add hot sauce. Serving with tortilla chips.

The Perfect Meal

5/17/22

By: Aidan Purcell, 12

Looking for the perfect meal? Here is a guide to how you can make the perfect meal for yourself.

1. Protein

Every meal you have should have some source of protein. Protein is an essential nutrient in your diet and helps with muscle tissue and energy. Meat is the most simple and common source of protein. From steak to chicken to fish, there are plenty of options and each can be made to your liking. However, meat isn’t the only source of protein. You can also indulge in other foods like eggs, beans, greek yogurt, and more.

2. Vegetables

Vegetables contain essential micronutrients and are completely overlooked nowadays. Although they may not be the tastiest category of food, there are plenty of options and even if they aren’t delicious they can definitely be tolerable. Some prime examples are broccoli, cabbage, carrots, peppers, and kale. Vegetables are important to experiment with and try new things.

3. Carbs

The category of carbohydrates is a very general selection of food. Some carbs can absolutely kill your diet. However, carbohydrates are the primary source of energy. They are also very calorie-dense so depending on your body goals, the servings of carbs people will eat will vary greatly. Noodles, potatoes, and rice are some of the most simple and tastiest examples of carbs.

4. Fats

The last part of creating your perfect meal is to add in fats. Like carbs, fats can be either very good or very bad. Stick to unsaturated fats and lean away from trans fats. Vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, and butter are some of the best fats.

*Bonus*

5. Water

Drinking water with every meal will help with digestion and of course, keep you hydrated. You can drink other forms of liquid like milk or juice, but water is without a doubt the best liquid for your health. Along with that, you can add some electrolytes to your water to make it an even more effective form of hydration. There are flavored electrolyte supplements that make your water taste more like a juice so you can get the best of both worlds.

With all of this information, you can use these categories to make any meal you want. Personally, my favorite meal is chicken broccoli ziti. It hits each category to perfection: chicken for protein, broccoli for a vegetable, noodles for a carb, and olive oil for fat. And of course, for the bonus, a propel water to top it off. Using this system to build your meals will ensure that you are filling your body with the nutrients you need.

How to make a delicious smoothie bowl

3/22/22

By: Meaghan Powers, 12

Who needs Juice Mill when you go to Walmart and get all the ingredients to make it yourself. Smoothie bowls are delicious and nutritious, here's how to make yours:

Ingredients

• Vanilla yogurt

• Milk

• Frozen fruit (mixed berries are my personal favorite)

• Granola

• Chocolate chips

Instructions

• Grab you blender and clean it out

• Assemble all of your ingredients

• Put a small scoop of yogurt at the bottom

• Move on to a handful of your frozen fruits

• Keep layer Yogurt and fruits until you feel there is enough

• Pour a decent amount of milk (depends on how thick you want it)

• Add ice if needed

• Once its all blended together pour it into a bowl

• Add a handful of granola on the top

• Sprinkle on chocolate chips

• Add on any other toppings you would like

• Enjoy!

Victorian Desert

11/19/21

By Maggie Francis, 12

The Victorian Era is famous for its gossips, high teas, and baked good accompaniments. You would expect most of these treats to be dull in comparison to the processed and sugary foods that Americans primarily eat today, however, this recipe proves to show quite the opposite. A mix between your favorite birthday cake and strawberry shortcake, this simple and delicious Victorian Sponge and Strawberry-filled dessert was said to be a favorite of Queen Victoria herself.

Ingredients

• 6.1 ounces of softened butter

• 6.1 ounces of white sugar

• 3 eggs

• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract

• 6.1 ounces of all-purpose flour

• 1 pinch of salt

• 1 ½ teaspoon of baking powder

• 7 ounces of heavy cream

• 7 ounces of halved strawberries

• 2.8 ounces of sugar

• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice

• 1 cup of heavy whipping cream

• 2 tablespoons of confectioners’ sugar

• ½ teaspoon of pure vanilla extract

Instructions (cake)

1. Preheat Oven to 350 degrees and prepare two 18cm cake pans

2. Combine the butter and sugar in a mixer for five minutes in order to achieve an airy texture

3. Mix in the eggs one by one and mix on high for 2 minutes

4. Stir in Vanilla Extract

5. Stir in flour, salt, and baking powder with a spatula

6. Pour the batter into the two prepared cake pans and bake for 20-30 minutes

7. Allow cake to cool before frosting with whipped cream and strawberry filling

Instructions (frosting)

1. Begin by making the jam component of the frosting

2. Mix together the strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice in a saucepan and place it aside off the heat for 10 minutes

3. Cook on low heat until the fruit is softened enough that you can use a spoon or smasher to create a jam consistency

4. Next, make the whipped cream portion

5. Combine the heavy whipping cream, confectioner’s sugar, and vanilla extract and mix with a stand/hand mixer on high for about 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens and peaks

6. Pour your jam into the whipped cream and mix together

7. Next, assemble your cake with the whipped cream frosting in the middle and a small portion on top for garnish

Homemade Hot Fudge

11/18/21

By: Brooke Lydon, 11

As we are nearing the Holiday Season, you are going to need all the recipes you can get to please your family. Something I know many people enjoy during the Holidays is the variety of food available right at their fingertips. From the yearly array of pies to the store-bought cookies and brownies, it can get pretty old. So why not try something not only homemade but versatile as well, Hot Fudge! Not only will it bring something different to the dessert game at your next holiday party, but it’s quick and easy to make which is crucial to the time crunch that comes with preparing all the foods and entrees. To start you will need:

• ½ cup of unsweetened cocoa powder

• ⅓ cup of granulated sugar

• ⅓ cup of packed dark brown sugar

• 3 tablespoons of butter or margarine

• ½ cup of whipping cream

Directions - In a small bowl, stir together the cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and brown sugar; set it aside. In a heavy small saucepan, melt the butter with the whipping cream over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture bubbles around the edges. Add the sugar mixture and cook it, stirring constantly until the sugar dissolves and the mixture is smooth and thickened. You can either serve it instantly or wait till it cools and store it in the fridge. It can stay good for up to a week if kept in the fridge. To reheat, put it on the stovetop in a small heavy saucepan and stir frequently over low heat until it is ready. That's it! Good luck this Holiday season, stay safe, and Enjoy!

Home Cooked Creation

A nice sit down Italian meal, quick and easy

11/17/21

By: Beth Pennington, 12

During the Wintertime where everyone wants a nice hearty meal but really just wants to be warm. It is a simple meal up over the fireplace time meal is for you. A simple but delicious meal in less than an hour! A common family favorite!

Lemon Garlic chicken broccoli and ziti

1 package of chicken tenders

4-5 heads of fresh broccoli

1 box of pasta (cavatappi works the best)

3 tablespoons of minced garlic

A sprinkle of garlic powder

2 squeezes of lemon juice

Grated parmesan cheese

Half a stick of butter

1 tablespoon of olive oil

Directions:

On the stovetop heat the pan to medium.

Drizzle olive oil to cover the top of the pan. Cook the chicken tenders until golden brown.

Precook the broccoli in a microwave. (add a little bit of water to the bowl to let it steam)

While it cooks start boiling the pasta water (add a drop of Olive Oil to the water)

Add together the broccoli and chicken together. Add the lemon juice a sprinkle of parmesan cheese and garlic to the chicken and broccoli. Once pasta is done add garlic powder and grated parmesan cheese along with the butter. Assemble the plate and Enjoy!

Garlic Bread Side:

Italian bread

Olive oil

Basil seasoning

Grated parmesan cheese

A small square of butter

Minced garlic

Directions: Drizzle olive oil on each piece of bread. Add the butter and minced garlic. Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and basil. Toast until golden brown and Enjoy!