Swimming in Schnitzel
Carsten Oyer, Columnist
March 1, 2020
German food is all about delightful and somewhat odd meals, from the classic frankfurter to the considerably-disturbing knipp. However, schnitzel is one of the most traditional meals of German culture. While it can be made in many variations, the most customary meat is pork. For a different taste, us...
A Sweet Swiss Roll
Jolie Flack, Columnist
March 1, 2020
The Swiss roll is a yummy dessert, likely originating in or around Austria, according to CooksInfo. The first recipe for rolled cake was published in the Northern Farmer in New York, in 1852. A Swiss roll is a sponge cake filled with jam, but there are other variations and flavors. In this recipe, I w...
A Pretty Pancetta Pesto Pasta
Ben Geist, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Pasta is a classic Italian dish served in different ways all across the world. According to the International Pasta Organization, scientists believe that Marco Polo traveled with the recipe of pasta back to Italy from his journey to China, bringing a whole new aspect to noodle cuisine. Olivers & Co. w...
Shortbread on Short Notice
Kalyn McLeod, Columnist
February 28, 2020
One of my earliest memories is standing in the kitchen with my grandma and grandpa, cutting out shortbread cookies. It was a holiday tradition. Unfortunately, my grandma passed away a couple of years ago. But, I carry on the tradition with my own twist. This recipe is a family favorite, and now you ...
Cookin’ Up Blue Corn Mush
Malaysiah John, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Ingredients: 1 to 2 cups of blue corn powder 2 to 2 ½ cups of water Directions: Bring water to a rolling boil. Pour the blue corn powder slowly into the water, making sure to stir as you pour the powder in. Stir until no bumps are left in the mixture, around 20 minutes. Se...
Potato Pancakes
Cameron Foley, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Potatoes are a versatile vegetable with many potential uses, but one of their most unusual dishes is a potato pancake. In essence, it is a potato grated and fried in oil, not unlike an upscaled hash brown. Ingredients: 5 russet potatoes 1/2 diced yellow onion (optional) 1 beaten egg A da...
Hooray for Namak Paray
Madeeha Akhtar, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Salty fried dough, also called namak paray, is a Pakistani snack. It is much better than the traditional sweet fried dough most think of when it comes to fried doughs. In Pakistan, namak paray is an everyday snack that everyone enjoys. If you thought this couldn’t get better, this recipe only require...
Bring on the Brigadeiro Branco
Isabel Kasathsko, Columnist
February 28, 2020
If you have been to Brazil, you most likely have heard of one of their most popular desserts: brigadeiro. Brigadeiro, also known as “negrinho,” is a simple chocolate or vanilla bonbon that was created in the 1940s by Heloisa Nabuco de Oliveira, according to Santa Barbara Chocolate. The original brigadeir...
Delicious Apple Dumplings
Lilly Wolfe, Columnist
February 28, 2020
These delightful apple dumplings are a family recipe made by my German great-grandma. My ancestors made them for those who were tired after working long hours on the farm. This recipe makes about six dumplings. If you do make this recipe, keep in mind that it takes about 90 minutes to whip up. Ingre...
Easy, Breezy, Caprese
Bella Rao, Columnist
February 28, 2020
Growing up in an Italian household, our meals ranged from deluxe Italian meals to simple, home-cooked foods like pasta. However, Caprese salads never disappoint. This recipe is as easy as an Italian recipe will get, and within just ten minutes, you can taste the authentic Italian culture yourself. In...