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The Oracle staffer tries fall recipes

Sylvie Nguyen, News Editor & Business Manager — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 03:56:43 +0000

It’s that time of year again: Filling my tote bag with seasonal fruits from the local Palo Alto Farmers Market, on California Avenue, to conjure up all the classic fall flavors. Whipping up the Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp, my kitchen filled with the sweet and comforting aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg. The blended spices and fruits of the nearby Creamy Roasted Tomato Pumpkin soup bubbled aromatically from the stove. To all fall-food lovers, these simple, savory and sweet recipes are the perfect way to celebrate the season and can be added to everyone’s cookbook.

Old-Fashioned Apple Crisp

Sylvie Nguyen

Courtesy of Food Network

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5 pounds
McIntosh or
Macoun apples
Grated zest of one
orange and one
lemon
2 tablespoons
orange juice
2 tablespoons
lemon juice
1?2 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons
ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground
nutmeg
1 1?2 cups flour
3?4 cup granulate sugar
3?4 cup light brown sugar, packed
1?2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup oatmeal
1?2 pound cold unsalted butter, diced

Halo-Halo

Maddie Cheung, Centerfold Editor — Sun, 21 May 2023 04:07:36 +0000

Junior McKayla Mar’s favorite cultural food is “halo-halo,” a dessert from the Philippines. Layering shaved ice, condensed milk and a variety of toppings, halo-halo — which means “mix-mix” in Tagalog — is a refreshing dessert full of contrasting textures. “You can honestly put anything you want in it, but you’ll usually find ice cream, condensed milk, fruit, beans or jelly in it,” Mar said.

Mar’s family makes halo-halo after finishing meals. Because of its convenience and flexible recipe, family members bring their own ingredients to personalize the dessert. “It’s just a really nice treat that I associate with my family,” she said. “Food has a special meaning in Filipino culture. Our culture is centered around food and giving, and we express our love through making and giving food.”

Recipe | Ingredients:

• 2 ripe mangoes
• 2 cups of shaved ice
• 2 cups of evaporated milk
• 4 scoops of ice cream of choice
• 1 large ripe banana
• 1 cup of young shredded coconut, fresh or bottled
• 1/2 cup of sweet corn or chickpeas
• 1 cup of firm gelatin, set into a gel
• 1 cup of ripe jackfruit
• 1 cup of cooked sweet yams
• 1/2 cup of nata de coco
• Optional toppings: nuts, leche flan, corn flakes, jellies

Students share meaningful memories, recipes of cultural foods

Maddie Cheung, Centerfold Editor — Sun, 21 May 2023 04:04:56 +0000

Hot Chocolate Hacks Upgrade Classic Winter Drinks

amandalee828 — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 19:05:40 +0000

Compiled by Amanda Lee

Sometimes adding a little spice can bring your favorite hot cocoa to a new level. Add some cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, cardamom, vanilla extract (or seeds, if you’re fancy), peppermint extract or even ginger.
Use almond milk, dairy- free chocolate, or even unsweetened cocoa powder for an all-vegan twist.
Hot chocolate doesn’t have to be just sweet. Make Mexican Hot Chocolate by adding some cayenne pepper powder to your cocoa.
One of the most creative recipes ever: Lemongrass and Lavender White Hot Chocolate. Add lemongrass, a makrut lime leaf, dried lavender and lime zest to your white chocolate.
Take some time to make the real deal. Melt your favorite chocolate with milk and don’t rush anything to make the hot chocolate of your dreams.
Like caffeine? Make a mocha by combining coffee and your favorite hot chocolate if you’re ever in need of a caffeinated kick.