Cooking during COVID: Recipes for the Pandemic

Avocado Toast with a Kick (pictured on the left) Being a soccer player, I love getting a kick out of things, whether it is through sports, experiences, and FOOD! Through this quarantine, avocados have been my go-to food item. I have mixed and blended different flavors in order to get amazing tasting avocado toasts. This one is definitely for the more adventurous palate, but it is my favorite blend of tastes...

On April 8, 2020, I set out on a mission: to find a great chocolate chip cookie recipe and make some delicious homemade cookies. Earlier in the week, I had made banana nut bread and triple chocolate brownies, which might I say, were immaqulate. So after sifting through (baking joke) a few sites and apps, I stumbled upon this recipe on the Tasty app. From there, I threw on my mom’s rooster apron,...

Preparation Processes: Oven Method: Preheat oven to 375F. Place parchment paper or a silpat on a baking sheet. If using parchment paper, spray with oil to avoid sticking. In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder and salt and whisk well. Add the yogurt and mix with a fork or spatula until well combined, it will look like small crumbles. Lightly dust flour on a work surface and rem...

Let me start off with a warning. These are ADDICTING. By addicting I mean you might go back downstairs at 11:30 pm and eat your leftovers. Now that we got that out of the way I’m going to teach you how to make homemade churros and a chocolate dipping sauce. Yum! Preparation: Measure out all of your ingredients first so that it makes the process easier when it comes to mixing. Start off wi...

Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a 9 x 9 baking pan with parchment paper. Combine dry mix with wet ingredients Pour batter into prepared pan and bake at 350 for 20 minutes. ...

Preparation: Combine ingredients in a large bowl. Mix well. Add 6 eggs beaten. Mix thoroughly and pour into lightly greased 8x12 inch glass pan. Bake for one hour in a preheated oven at 350 degrees or until top is golden brown. Other veggies may be added- mushrooms, green peppers or zucchini. If adding veggies, increase garlic powder to 1 teaspoon....

Preparation: Peel & chop potatoes. Boil until soft and tender, then transfer to a bowl and mash. Add the olive oil, salt and flour. Keep adding flour gradually as you mix the dough with your hands until it’s less sticky and can be rolled like regular dough. Cut into sections and roll into thin ropes. Cut into small pieces. Bring a pot of water to boil and cook the gnocchi u...

Quarantine just became a little less boring thanks to the TikTok whipped coffee trend. If you are in need of a java fix, try creating this inexpensive drink with just a few ingredients that you probably already have at home! After 2 failed attempts using a fork to whip the coffee, I used a hand mixer to create the perfect whipped coffee drink. Enjoy! If you like coffee and you are always looki...

Preparation: Preheat oven to 357 degrees (this is not a typo...really 357 degrees) Line a cookie sheet with aluminum foil, then parchment paper Lay 4-6 pieces of matzah in pan, filling in spaces to completely cover bottom of pan Melt margarine/butter and brown sugar in a pan until it comes to a boil, stirring constantly Once it comes to a boil, stir for 3 minutes Pour margarine/butte...

So, this recipe has been with me for a while. It’s actually an adapted waffle recipe that I’ve made over 100 times since I found it four years ago. It’s pretty forgiving, as recipes go, and if the consistency seems off, you can definitely add whatever is missing. For me, pancakes have always been a source of joy and a reason to look forward to the next morning. Everyone who has ever slept over my ...

Preparation: Cream butter, sugar and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla and lemon juice, blending with mixer on low speed for 30 seconds, then medium speed for about 2 minutes, or until light and fluffy, scraping down bowl. With mixer on low speed, add flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon, blending for about 45 seconds...

This delicious chocolate chip banana bread is the perfect treat. The mouth-watering dessert is perfect for an afternoon in quarantine. It is also great heated up a few days after it is made in the microwave for breakfast or a snack. Preparation: No need for a mixer for this recipe. Preheat 350 F. With a wooden spoon, mix butter into the mashed bananas in a large mixing bowl. Mix in the sugar,...

These chocolate chip peanut butter cookies are a must bake during this quarantine. They are delicious, chewy, and super easy to make.\ Preparation: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a small bowl mix together the oats and baking soda; set aside. In a large bowl mix together peanut butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. M...

Preparation: Preheat the oven to 325° and grease an 8" or 9" springform pan with cooking spray. Make crust: In a large resealable plastic bag or a food processor, crush Oreos until fine crumbs form. Transfer to a bowl and pour in melted butter. Add salt and stir until crumbs are completely coated and moist. Press Oreo mixture into pan and 1/3 of the way up the sides, packing...

Preparation: Whisk the flour, salt, and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Mix in the lard with your fingers until the flour resembles cornmeal. Add the water and mix until the dough comes together; place on a lightly floured surface and knead a few minutes until smooth and elastic. Divide the dough into 24 equal pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Preheat a large sk...

Max Gaffin (‘22), Isabella Levin (‘22), Lauren Smith (‘20) and Lalitha Viswanathan (‘22) sit down and give some good tips on some of their favorite easy recipes you can make at home!