Spaghetti and Meatballs

Posted on April 10, 2013 by brpard228

Spaghetti and Meatballs by Bianca Pardo
Videography and Production by Breanne Pardo

Bianca Pardo, an English Communication Arts major, talks about when she first began to cook while she makes spaghetti and meatballs.

Ingredients

• A serving of spaghetti noodles
• 1 jar of spaghetti sauce
• 1 lb. ground beef
• 1 egg
• 2 Tbsp. water
• 1/2 cup oatmeal
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/8 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 pack of cream cheese

Directions

Begin making the Spaghetti and Meatballs by adding the pound of ground beef, egg, oatmeal, salt, pepper and water to a bowl. Then mix all these ingredients together. Next, role the ingredients into medium sized balls. Put them into a pot and cook till well done. It will probably take about 25-30 minutes until meatballs are well done. Then add water to a pot and add in the spaghetti noodles. Cook noodles until they soften. Next, warm up the spaghetti sauce in a saucepan and add the cream cheese.

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Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce

Posted on April 10, 2013 by bsoto92

Spaghetti with Tomato Sauce by Koryn Wade
Videography and Production by Bianca Soto

Koryn Wade, a junior english major, shows off her passion for cooking by preparing a delightful dish from a recipe that has traditionally been passed down her family for years. Spaghetti with tomato sauce is one  of her favorite meals to eat and make and can be easily prepared by anyone within a short matter of time. This delicious and easy to make dish will surely suffice the hunger buds of any person at any age.

Ingredients 

  • 4 oz can of Chopped Tomatoes
  • 4 oz can of Tomato Sauce
  • 2 oz can of Tomato Paste
  • 1 Tbsp of Garlic Salt
  • 1 Tbsp of Sea Salt
  • 2 Tbsp of Black Pepper
  • 2 Tbsp of Basil
  • 2 Tbsp of Oregano
  • 1 Tsp of Minced Dried Onions
  • 1 Tsp of Minced Dried Garlic
  • Angel hair pasta

Directions

Begin with a medium sized deep skillet and place it on the stove at medium heat. Open and pour in all three types of can tomatoes. Do not forget to wash out the rest of the paste into the skillet, just fill the can up with water, stir it around to get the rest of the paste and pour it into the skillet. It’ll take about 5 minutes to warm up the unseasoned sauce, while this is happening take a medium pot and fill it half way with water and sprinkle a dash of salt into the water, which will help it boil faster. Once the water is boiling, snap the angel hair in half and gently place it into the boiling water. Turn down the heat of the boiling water and let it cook for about 10 minutes, or until it is fully cooked. Then add all the seasonings to the tomato sauce, cover, and let it simmer until the pasta is ready. Finally, drain the pasta (add butter if desired), and then pour on the sauce and you’re ready to eat.

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Pasta de Banner

Posted on April 10, 2013 by ztn3

Pasta de Banner by Matt Banner
Videography and Production by Zachary Nicholson

 

Matt Banner, a freshman finance major, cooks up an original dish on the fly. Raised in a household of Italian chefs, Banner shows the techniques he learned growing up in the kitchen. Pasta de Banner is a simple, yet interesting mix of vegetables and pasta that is sure to please your taste-buds!

 

Ingredients

  •  1 cup of mushrooms
  •  1 cup of onions
  •  2 cloves
  •  1 pound of ground meat
  •  ½ cup of okra
  •  ½ teaspoon of salt
  •  ½ teaspoon of pepper
  •  1 serving size of noodles
  •  ½ cup Spaghetti Sauce

Directions

 

Begin by washing all of the vegetables thoroughly. Then dice the onions into small pieces. Once the onions are diced, cut the cloves into very small pieces. Also dice the okra into small chunks.

Next, place all the diced vegetables into a pan. Cook in the pan until the onions begin to caramelize or turn light brown.

After the vegetables are cooked place ground meat into pan and cook until meat is dark brown (or desired meat preference.)

Once the meat is cooked, place the vegetables and the meat in the same pan. Stir the vegetables and the meat together.

Next, bring water to a boil. Add pasta noodles once water is boiling. Cook pasta in boiling water for approximately 10-12 minutes.

Once the pasta is cooked and ready, add it to the stir-fry of vegetables and meat.

Stir the noodles and stir-fry as desired. Add Spaghetti sauce and stir.

That is it! Enjoy eating your Pasta de Banner!

Pasta de Banner completed!

Pasta de Banner completed!

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Cheese Enchiladas

Posted on April 10, 2013 by richardz22

Cheese Enchiladas by David Tovar
Videography and Production by Richard Zepeda

David Tovar, a senior in Speech, creates one of his favorite foods; cheese enchiladas. Cooking since he was in high school, Tovar learned to create different foods, and developed his skills over time. Enchiladas became one of his favorite foods,  and is a recipe that has been in Tovar’s family for years. Today he continues to make enchiladas and other dishes such as tacos and hamburgers.

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. McCormick Sauce Mix
  •  1 ½ Cups of Water
  •  1 Can (8 oz.) tomato sauce
  •  8 corn or flour tortillas
  •  1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  •  1 tbs. of olive oil (optional)

Directions

Stir sauce mix, water and tomato sauce in medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Dip tortillas into olive oil after oil has boiled. Leave for few seconds, flip. Take out. Spread sauce to coat upon tortillas. Add cheese. Roll tortillas tightly. Place seam-side down in greased 11×7 inch baking dish. Pour remaining sauce over enchiladas. Sprinkle with cheese. Bake in preheated 350 F oven 15 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and cheese is melted.

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Basic Omelete

Posted on April 9, 2013 by ncanedo

Basic Omelete by Tim Paiz
Videography and Production by Nick Canedo

Tim Paiz, a senior international business major and golfer on the men’s team at St. Mary’s University, discusses breakfast and demonstrates how to make a simple dish to start the day—an omelete.

Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 Tbsp. whole milk
• 2 Tbsp clarified butter or whole butter
• Salt and ground white pepper, to taste
• Any additional fillings the cook desires

Directions

Crack the eggs into a glass mixing bowl and beat them until they turn a pale yellow color. Heat a heavy-bottomed nonstick sauté pan over medium-low heat. Add the butter and let it melt. Add the milk to the eggs and season to taste with salt and white pepper. Then, grab your whisk and whisk like crazy. beating as much air as possible into the eggs. When the butter in the pan is hot enough to make a drop of water hiss, pour in the eggs, but don’t stir. Let the eggs cook for up to a minute or until the bottom starts to set. With a heat-resistant rubber spatula, gently push one edge of the egg into the center of the pan, while tilting the pan to allow the still liquid egg to flow in underneath. Repeat with the other edges, until there’s no liquid left. Your eggs should now resemble a bright yellow pancake, which should easily slide around on the nonstick surface. If it sticks at all, loosen it with your spatula. Gently flip the egg pancake over, using your spatula to ease it over if necessary. Cook for another few seconds, or until there is no uncooked egg left. If you’re adding any other fillings, now’s the time to do it. Spoon your filling across the center of the egg in straight line. With your spatula, lift one edge of the egg and fold it across and over, so that the edges line up. Cook for another minute or so, but don’t overcook or allow the egg to turn brown. If necessary, you can flip the entire omelete over to cook the top for 30 seconds or so. Just don’t let it get brown. Gently transfer the finished omelete to a plate. Garnish with chopped fresh herbs if desired.

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Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Posted on April 9, 2013 by jessicavalles

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad by Cassandra Antell
Videography and Production by Jessica Valles

Junior biophysics major Cassandra Antell, cooks chicken for a fresh salad. The dish is simple and tasty, perfect for a quick and healthy meal during a busy week.

Ingredients

  • 2 cooked chicken breasts
  • 1/2 granny smith apple
  • 2 stalks of celery
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Crasins)
  • 2 tbsp. chopped almonds
  • 1/4 cup diced onion
  • 1/4-cup plain Greek yogurt
  • Pinch of salt & pepper
  • Squeeze of lemon juice
  • Club crackers

Directions

Season the chicken to your liking and cook it thoroughly. Shred the cooked chicken and set it aside in a mixing bowl. Chop the celery, apples and onion then add it to the mixing bowl. Add the almonds and dried cranberries while also stirring in the Greek yogurt. Season with salt and pepper and serve with club crackers. This recipe makes about six servings of salad.

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

Greek Yogurt Chicken Salad

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Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies

Posted on April 9, 2013 by yobriaahh

Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies by Morgan Pullins
Videography and Production by Bria Bell

St. Mary’s Women’s Basketball player Morgan Pullins, a sophomore and exercise sports science major, showcases her technique on baking peanut butter cookies. As she takes us step by step, Morgan shares background information on why this tasty treat is significant to her personally.

Ingredients

• 3/4-cup Jif® Creamy Peanut Butter
• 1/2 cup Crisco® All-Vegetable Shortening
• 1 1/4 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 1 3/4 cups Pillsbury BEST® All Purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 3/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

HEAT oven to 375°F. Combine peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, milk and vanilla in large bowl. Beat with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Add egg, beating just until blended.
COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt. Add to creamed mixture at low speed, mixing just until blended. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheet. Flatten slightly in a crisscross pattern with tines of fork.
BAKE 7 to 8 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown. Cool on baking sheet 2 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 3 dozen

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Irresistible Peanut Butter Cookies!

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Baked Meatball Parmesan

Posted on April 8, 2013 by mrhafbreed

Baked Meatball Parmesan by David Wilkins                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Videography and Production by William W. Gilbert

Chef David Wilkins is an Engineering major. Here, he shows us how to make Baked Parmesan Meatballs. The recipe has been passed down through his family.

Ingredient List
• 1 lb. ground beef
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1 egg
• 1 clove garlic, minced

Directions

Pre-heat the oven to 375°F. While the oven is warming, mix all of the ingredients in a bowl. Using your hands, form mix into 12- 2″ meatballs. Place in a greased, foil-lined, 15x10x1-inch pan, then, bake for 25 min. or until done (160°F).

Serving Suggestion

Try serving with your favorite hot cooked pasta and sauce, and a quick-bagged salad tossed with your favorite dressing.
Substitute 1 Tbsp. parsley flakes for the chopped fresh parsley.
Prepare using 1 pkg. (16 oz.) ground turkey.

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Red Velvet Cupcakes

Posted on February 15, 2013 by casasj23

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Rich and Creamy Cupcakes Made with Love

Story and Photos by Juan Casas

Velvety perfection is the first thing that comes to mind after taking a bite out of one of Mercedes Kelso’s red velvet cupcakes.

A sophomore English major at St. Mary’s University, Kelso plans on becoming a high school English teacher.

“I’m probably going to be the kind of teacher that brings her students all kinds of baked goodies,” says Kelso.

Growing up in Boise, Idaho, Kelso enjoyed spending time baking with her family. Though being away from them has been tough, she says St. Mary’s has welcomed her warmly.

“I like St. Mary’s because it has a positive and welcoming community and the student body is very accepting.”

Kelso’s favorite food to eat is Indian, “I like the unique spices and flavor,” she explains. Nevertheless, her favorite kind of cooking is actually baking, though she also enjoys making homemade pizzas, “like the crust and everything,” Kelso says.

Kelso’s enthusiasm demonstrates that baking has a place in her heart. Though meticulous about how she bakes, she also does so with such a level of confidence that she has no use for measuring cups. “This recipe is one of my favorites,” she says. “My sister and I spent lots of quality time together baking red velvet cupcakes growing up.”

Despite her diligence, Kelso also puts much passion into her baking. According to her, it is the only way to do it, “Though it may sound cheesy – no pun intended – the best way to bake these cupcakes is with tons of love and lots of patience.”

 

Cupcake ingredients:

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
  • 1 1/2 cups of vegetable oil
  • 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tablespoons red food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Frosting ingredients:

  • 1 pound cream cheese, softened
  • 2 sticks butter, softened
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 4 cups sifted confectioners’ sugar

 

Directions:

1. First and for most make sure you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Line 2 cupcake pans with cupcake papers.

3. In a medium mixing bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and cocoa powder.

4. In a separate bowl gently beat together the oil, buttermilk, eggs, food coloring, vinegar, and vanilla with a handheld electric mixer.

5. Take the ingredients from both bowls and mix until smooth and completely combined.

6. Divide the batter evenly among the cupcake tins.

7. Bake in oven for about 20 to 22 minutes.

8. Test the cupcakes with a toothpick to make sure the are fully baked.

9. Remove from oven and cool completely before frosting.

 

For the Cream Cheese Frosting:

1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, butter and vanilla together until smooth.

2. Add the sugar and beat on a low speed until incorporated. Increase the speed to high and mix until super light and fluffy.

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Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Posted on January 18, 2013 by Rachel Grahmann

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Hecha Con Amor, “Made With Love”
Story and photographs by Rachel Grahmann (Magazine selected as the 2012 Professionals’ Choice Award Winner)

Not many people are able to say that they would be willing to eat one meal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day; with no uncertainty or hesitation, Kristina Garcia definitely would.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, a dish often overlooked on Italian restaurant menus around the world, is an unconditional favorite for this St. Mary’s psychology major. She loves her school, especially the family atmosphere, and has come to call its 135 acres home.

A third-year student from Laredo, Texas, Garcia intends to graduate in May 2014 and attend graduate school to pursue a career as a school psychologist.

Garcia isn’t what anyone would call an avid chef. She doesn’t cook often, and prefers it that way, but has made sure to learn how to prepare her beloved meal—and, on that note, those who sample her dish will attest that she has learned to make it very well.

Any restaurant around San Antonio would likely have a hard time comparing their Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo to hers, yet no matter where she goes to eat, if it is on the menu, it won’t take many guesses to figure out what she’ll be ordering.

Her one tip for cooking Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo is to make it with love.

“Any meal tastes better that way,” she says. If this is the only secret ingredient that makes her dish so amazing, love needs to be bottled and sold in grocery stores everywhere.

Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo

Ingredients:

  • 5 skinless, boneless chicken thighs
  • 6 T butter, divided
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 1 T Italian seasoning
  • 1 lb fettuccine pasta
  • 1 onion, diced
  • 1/3 c all-purpose flour
  • 1 T salt
  • 3/4 tsp ground pepper
  • 3 c milk
  • 1 c half-and-half
  • 3/4 c grated Parmesan cheese
  • 8 oz shredded Colby-Monterrey Jack cheese
  • 1/2 c sour cream

Serves 6-8

Directions:

Place a large skillet on the stove over medium heat. Place 2 tablespoons of butter in the skillet and swirl with a fork to melt. Place the chicken thighs in the skillet and sprinkle Italian seasoning on top. Drop the chopped garlic between and on top of the cooking chicken. Cook until the chicken is no longer pink inside. Remove from skillet and set aside to be cut.

Fill a large pot halfway with hot water. Place on stove over high heat and salt lightly. Cover. When water begins to boil, add the pasta and cook until al dente, or for 8 to 10 minutes. Drain the water and set the pasta aside.

In the same skillet used for the chicken, melt 4 tablespoons of butter, swirling around the garlic. Add chopped onion, 2 more cloves of garlic and sauté. Once the onions are almost transparent, add the flour and stir, add the salt and pepper, and stir in milk and half-and-half until the mixture is well blended. Add the sour cream, Parmesan and Monterrey Jack cheeses and stir until melted.

Slice the cooked chicken and slowly add it to the sauce mixture.

Serve over the cooked fettuccine pasta.

 

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