Abby Pan,
Staff Writer
Prepare for Thanksgiving and create memories with these two simple recipes!
“I like how easy it is to follow the cheese pretzels recipe,” Art and AP Art History teacher Kimberly Cales said.
Kimberly Cales’ Cheese Pretzels
Tasting exactly like store-bought crunchy pretzels, you can now create your own! Pair with salads, soups, various dips, ranch or a balsamic vinaigrette.
Ingredients
-Three tablespoons of warm water
-Half a teaspoon of yeast
-A pinch of salt
-Half a teaspoon of sugar
-Half a cup of flour
-Two tablespoons of grated cheddar cheese
or preferred vegan option
-One egg
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 425 degrees.
2. Mix warm water with yeast and wait 10
minutes.
3. Add salt, sugar, flour and grated cheddar cheese and knead.
4. Cut your dough into four pieces and roll
each piece to resemble a rope then shape.
5. Brush pieces with beaten egg and
sprinkle salt on top.
6. Bake for 15 minutes.
Making this snack will take no more than 25 to 30 minutes, excluding the time spent waiting for the oven to preheat and pretzels to bake. The quick cook time and minimal ingredients make it a great snack and appetizer for family gatherings that may be coming up!
Kim Allen’s Spaghetti Squash Pizza
This gluten-free and low-carb recipe is great for those who enjoy spaghetti and pizza. Feel free to customize your pizza with different toppings and spices.
Ingredients
-One medium spaghetti squash
-One tablespoon of olive oil
-Half a teaspoon of garlic powder
-Half a teaspoon of oregano
-Salt and pepper
-Shredded non-dairy mozzarella or preferred vegan option
-One red and one green bell pepper, thinly sliced
-Half a cup of marinara sauce
-Four ounces of pepperoni slices or plant based substitutes
Instructions
1. Set the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Cut the spaghetti squash in half and
remove the seeds.
3. Rub about one tablespoon of olive oil all over the skin.
4. Place face down and bake until soft for about 35 minutes.
5. When the squash is tender, turn the halves over. Use a fork to scrape the squash, mimicking spaghetti strands.
6. Sprinkle it with garlic powder, oregano, salt and pepper. Add your tomato sauce and pizza toppings.
7. Place in the oven for another five to 10 minutes, making sure nothing burns.
Allen uses the boiler for about one to two minutes to make sure everything melts nicely. If you’re not a fan of the recommended toppings, feel free to swap them with whatever you crave!
The dish gives a slightly crunchy, fragile texture from the squash and the strands resemble angel hair pasta. Although the squash was not as chewy as pasta, it satisfied my cravings all the same. If you enjoy more flavor, add more sauce, cheese and toppings. Check out Allen’s Instagram @mrsallensbusinessclass and YouTube channel, Kimmie Allen.