Cacio e Pepe

by: Luke, Laura, Lilah (grade 2), and Charlotte (K) Goldworm When we went to Rome last year, cacio e pepe quickly became a family favorite. We ate it almost every meal! When we came home we started making it to remind us of our trip and now it is a weekly staple. Source: Epicurious Ingredients 6 oz Pasta1 tsp fresh ground pepper3 T buttera little more than 1 cup Parmesan cheesesalt Recipe Steps Cool pasta, drain, reserving 3/4 cup of cooking water . Melt 2 T of the butter in a large skillet and then add pepper and sauté, swirling the pan, for about 1 min. Add about 1/2 cup of cooling water to pan and bring to a simmer. Add pasta and remaining butter. Add Parmesan, and stir for a few minutes, until cheese melts and combines with liquid READ MORE

Shrimp Meatballs and Vegetable Noodles

by: Haoxuan Hu (kindergarten), Ms. Phillips (ELL teacher) This bowl of noodle ingredients is simple and easy to cook. There are beef, shrimp, vegetables. It is nutritious and suitable for family eating. Source: great-grandmother Ingredients ShrimpBeef BallChinese CabbageNoodles Recipe Steps Cut shrimp, beef balls and vegetables. Boiling water to cook noodles. Cook the noodles and put them in a bowl. Freshly boil a pot of hot water, then put beef ball, shrimp, Chinese cabbage. Add salt, pepper, soy sauce to make the soup fit your taste. Finally, pour the cooked soup on the noodles.

Lemon Raspberry Muffins

by: The Vonnegut Family Shea learned to make these on her own during out time at home! Muffins are best when served warm with butter! Source: 100 Days of Real Food website Ingredients 1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon lemon zest1 stick softened butter1 egg1/2 cup pure maple syrup 1/2 cup milk1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 cup frozen raspberries Recipe Steps Preheat oven to 350F. Spray or line muffin pan. In small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest. In a large bowl, use an electric whisk (or beat) cream the butter until smooth. Turn the speed down to low and slowly add in the egg, syrup, milk, and vanilla. With the speed still on low, slowly add in the flour, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. Carefully fold in READ MORE

Auf Lauf (Dutch Baby/German Pancake)

by: Skinner-Holmberg family (4th & 8th grade) My family made “auf lauf” for weekend breakfasts when I was growing up, but when I reached adulthood and asked for the recipe, I found out it had not been written down, and I couldn’t replicate it. Then I received Joy of Cooking and discovered that what we had always called auf lauf was a well-known thing called a “Dutch Baby!” We have this often for brunch on weekends, though we use about half the butter that Joy of Cooking uses! Through quarantine we have made lots of great breakfasts but I always come back to auf lauf because it is easy, homey, yummy, and beautiful!  – Erika Source: Our family’s version of Joy of Cooking’s recipe! Ingredients 4 eggs1 cup milk1 cup all purpose flour (can substitute up to 1/2 cup whole READ MORE

Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie

by: Mrs. Castodio (5th grade teacher) If you know me, you know that I have a BIG sweet tooth and chocolate chip cookies are my favorite sweet treat! When my husband and I got married last year, our friends gifted us a cookbook that they wrote themselves, called The New Newlywed Cookbook. As I was flipping through, this recipe caught my eye and it was the first one I made. I used two mini skillets so that I could have my own warm, gooey cookie skillet all to myself! It is a fun way to change up your traditional chocolate chip cookie dessert and is so delicious with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream on top!  Source: The New Newlywed Cookbook by Kenzie Swanhart & Julien Levesque Ingredients 1/2 cup (plus 1 tablespoon) all-purpose flour1/4 teaspoon baking soda1/4 teaspoon READ MORE

Easy Bagels!

by: Mrs. Olwell (grade 5 teacher) I started making this recipe at the beginning of our quarantine when I was pregnant. I made them for the first time the day after we found out that we would be out of school. I was sad because it meant I wouldn’t get to say goodbye to my students before I had my baby and would be on maternity leave. I needed to keep busy by cooking and baking to keep my mind off of everything going on. My husband had one and said “oh my goodness this is the best bagel I’ve ever had!” They were so easy to make I made them many times those couple of weeks I was pregnant. After I had baby Hunter, my husband made them for me as my first meal back at home. I’ll always READ MORE

Chocolate Chip Cookies

by: Ms. Melanson (3rd grade teacher) This is a new chocolate chip cookie recipe I recently tried out while at home. I have been trying some plant-based inspired recipes and I found this one in a magazine! I was really inspired to find a plant-based chocolate chip cookie I enjoy because I love baking chocolate chip cookies with my mom! I have lots of special memories baking with her from when I was growing up. She has a super, top secret recipe for chocolate chip cookies that is the best! But this one is pretty good too!  Source: Good Housekeeping  Ingredients 2 cups all purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp kosher salt1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips (dairy free)1 cup semisweet chocolate chips (dairy free)1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup canola oil1/4 cup water2 tsp pure READ MORE

Tater Tot Casserole

by: Ms. Carr (School Psychologist) One of my children is a “meat and potatoes” guy. We were looking for more dishes to accommodate his somewhat limited palate when we heard that one of the former Democratic presidential candidates was feeding a version of this recipe to supporters, so we decided to try it. The meal was a win for our family, even though it did not help the candidate win the democratic nomination!  Source: The New York Times  Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped2 celery stalks, finely chopped1 large white or yellow onion, finely choppedKosher salt and black pepper¾ cup all-purpose flour3 cups whole milk2 tablespoons chicken, vegetable or beef broth base or bouillon2 pounds ground beef (about 15 percent fat)9 ounces frozen peas or corn, or a combination1 ½ pounds frozen Tater Tots1 cup shredded READ MORE

3 Ingredient Strawberry Jam

by: Mrs. Tucker (1st grade teacher) A few years ago, I took a jam making class with my mom and my niece. I had never made jam before and felt a little intimidated because I knew we’d have to boil it just right and was worried about ruining it. It ended up being such a fun class and a great way to spend quality family time. This recipe is not the same one I learned in that class, but it’s a much simpler version and I think is something any family could make at home!   Source: I found this recipe on the website: https://www.scatteredthoughtsofacraftymom.com/quick-homemade-strawberry-jam/ Ingredients 16 oz strawberries3/4 cup white sugar2 tbs lemon juice Recipe Steps Hull and coarsely chop your strawberries and save them to the side. In a heavy bottom saucepan, mix strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Stir READ MORE

Look Whooo’s Cooking!

From our kitchens to yours! We are excited to announce our new virtual community cookbook, Look Whooo’s Cooking! Underwood staff have compiled some of their favorite recipes to share with all of you as a way to connect across the distance. We have a wonderful mix of newly discovered recipes, old family favorites, holiday traditions, and more! Take a look and then add a recipe that your family loves…we can’t wait to see what you cook up! Connecting Kitchens: Watch this introduction video to hear about the project and take a tour of the cookbook. See what’s cooking: Browse the recipes by clicking on the green button below. Contribute:  Fill out this google form to submit a recipe from your kitchen! We look forward to teaching and learning together through this experience, and are excited to see this community recipe READ MORE