{"id":8785,"date":"2025-11-14T18:47:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-14T18:47:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/?page_id=8785"},"modified":"2025-11-26T21:24:03","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T21:24:03","slug":"maw_cookbook","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/es\/maw_cookbook\/","title":{"rendered":"MAW Cookbook"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;HEADER &#8211; INTRO&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Staff-Cookbook-1-scaled.png&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; parallax_method=&#8221;off&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; parallax_phone=&#8221;off&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/MAW-LOGO.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;MAW LOGO&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;MAW LOGO&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;49%&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;|25px||25px|false|false&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This holiday season, the Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington community came together to create the <strong>Make-A-Wish Cookbook. <\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">This cookbook features recipes that hold special meaning for our families and reflect cherished traditions. Some recipes have been passed down through generations, while others remind us of home and loved ones. <\/span><strong><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Thank you for celebrating this holiday season with us! We hope you enjoy these recipes. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline; font-size: 14pt;\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wish.org\/akwa\/our-commitment-diversity-equity-and-inclusion\"><span style=\"font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif;\">Read more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington.<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/DEI-LOGO.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;DEI LOGO&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;DEI Logo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;Table of Contents: &#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; 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border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#lasagna\">Christmas Vegetarian Lasagna<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#puff-pancakes\">Puff Pancakes<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#popcorn-balls\">Popcorn Balls<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#shortbread\">Classic Shortbread<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#jello\">Whipping Cream Jello<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#mochiko\">Mochiko<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#soboro-donburi\">Soboro Donburi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#meatballs\">Mama\u2019s Meatballs<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#kahlua-cake\">Kahlua Cake<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#puffed-oven-pancake\">Puffed Oven Pancake<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#mac-n-cheese\">Homemade Mac N Cheese<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#lefse\">Esther Dyrdahl\u2019s Traditional Norwegian Lefse<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#hot-cakes\">Swedish Thin Hot Cakes<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#candy-cane-cookies\">Candy Cane Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#pie-de-limon\">Pie de Limon<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#flan\">Flan<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#kugel\">Sweet Dairy Kugel<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#souffle\">Blintz Souffle<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#spritz-cookies\">Spritz Cookies<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#zwieback-pudding\">Zwieback Pudding<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#chocolate-chip-muffins\">Chocolate Chip Muffins<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#piragi\">P\u012br\u0101gi<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#ramen\">The Roger&#8217;s Ramen<\/a><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#stuffing-muffins\">Stuffing Muffins<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#kalabasa\">Ginataang Kalabasa Sitaw (Filipino)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#broccoli\">Potluck Broccoli<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#salmon-burger\">Salmon Burger<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#mandu\">Mandu<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#kimchi\">Kimchi<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#bulgogi-lettuce-wraps\">Bulgogi Lettuce Wraps<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#chex-mix\">Garlic Chex Mix<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#moro\">Moro de Guandules con Coco<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#chicken-enchiladas\">Chicken Enchiladas<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/maw_cookbook\/#pasta\">Blue Cheese Pasta<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Brooke &#8211; Lasagna&#8221; module_id=&#8221;lasagna&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffb549&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>2 small eggplants<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 zucchinis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 yellow onion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>16 oz of white mushrooms<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 box of lasagna noodles<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 24 oz jars of red sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 16oz jars of white sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>48 oz of mozzarella cheese<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>16 oz of parmesan cheese<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>3 cloves of garlic<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Sautee or roast all vegetables as follows:\n<ul>\n<li>Mushrooms with Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Zucchini with Onions<\/li>\n<li>Eggplant in juices from 1 &amp; 2<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Cook noodles to al dente<\/li>\n<li>Layer: Layer Ingredients (any way you want or as follows (no wrong or right way)\n<ul>\n<li>Thin layer of tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer of noodles<\/li>\n<li>Layer of white sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer eggplant<\/li>\n<li>Layer of tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer of cheese<\/li>\n<li>Layer of noodles<\/li>\n<li>Layer of white sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer zucchini and onions<\/li>\n<li>Layer of tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer of cheese<\/li>\n<li>Layer of noodles<\/li>\n<li>Layer of white sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer Mushroom and Garlic<\/li>\n<li>Layer of tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>Layer of cheese<\/li>\n<li>Layer of any remaining cheese<\/li>\n<li>Layer of any remaining sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Bake at 375 until bubbling in center<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>You can heat and eat right after compiling or refrigerator and heat at later date. For Christmas I usually assembly Christmas Eve day and heat up for Christmas Day Dinner. Enjoy!<\/em><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brooke-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brooke (3)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>My Mom has made this lasagna every year on Christmas for as long as I can remember and I look forward to it every year as it is SO good! Even now that my family lives in different parts of the world, we still get together to make our own lasagnas on a video call and it is so much fun to catch up with each other as we are cooking and layering the lasagna and share that holiday spirit with one another.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Brooke &#8211; Puff Pancakes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;puff-pancakes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Puff Pancakes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Staff-Cookbook-6.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brooke &#8211; Puff Pancakes&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Photo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>6 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>1 cup milk<\/li>\n<li>1 cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>Dash of salt<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<li>5 Tablespoons butter<\/li>\n<li>Toppings of your choosing (chocolate chips, fruit, syrup, whipped cream, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.<\/li>\n<li>As oven preheats, put the butter in an un-greased 9\u00d713-inch baking dish and place in oven, just until melted.<\/li>\n<li>Place the eggs, milk, flour, salt and vanilla in a bowl and blend or mix until smooth. Pour batter into baking dish, over melted butter.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for 22-27 minutes or until edges are golden brown and puffy.<\/li>\n<li>To serve, sprinkle generously with powdered sugar and\/or whatever other toppings you may want to add.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Brooke-3.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Brooke (3)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>I chose to include this recipe as it is the dish that my family makes for every holiday morning, for every celebration\/birthday\/accomplishment or whenever we wanted to have some dedicated family time. Some of my best memories revolve around this dish and I am so happy to share it with all of you!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Angela &#8211; Popcorn Balls&#8221; module_id=&#8221;popcorn-balls&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ff585d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>10 cups plain, popped popcorn<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 \u00bd cups granulated sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 cup light corn syrup<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00be cup water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd cup butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tsp vanilla<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; 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They are a true labor of love to make, but they\u2019re worth every bit of effort. The moment a fresh batch comes out of the kitchen, it instantly turns the whole family into a band of thieves, with everyone vying for a taste without having to do the work themselves. If you\u2019re trying to win someone over, a hand-delivered popcorn ball is the perfect bargaining chip\u2014it works every time.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Bre &#8211; Shortbread&#8221; module_id=&#8221;shortbread&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; 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An old high school friend who I haven\u2019t kept in touch with reached out recently on social media and asked me about this \u201cfamous\u201d Jello recipe because she remembered it from every gathering I had and she wanted to make it for her kids. And there is no question, blue and orange Jello are the best flavors.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Janine -Mochiko&#8221; module_id=&#8221;mochiko&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fde8aa&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Mochiko&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Mochiko-.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Mochiko&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Photo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>1 lb. box mochiko<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 \u00bc cup sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 teaspoon baking powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 teaspoon vanilla<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 cups water<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>12 oz. can of coconut milk (use the pasty stuff too)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Katakuriko (potato starch)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Combine dry ingredients in a bowl. In a separate bowl, combine wet ingredients. Combine both wet and dry ingredients in a bowl.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Divide the batter evenly into 3 portions. Color the first portion with a few drops of red food coloring. Do not color the second portion. Color the third portion with a few drops of green food coloring.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pour the first portion into a 13x 9 baking pan. Cover the pan tightly with foil. Bake for 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pour the second portion over the first portion and bake covered for 20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pour the third portion over the first\/second portion and bake covered for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Uncover the mochiko. Cover tightly with a light towel (make sure towel is tight enough so it doesn\u2019t touch the mochiko). Put foil back on tightly over the towel and let the mochiko cool overnight. The towel will prevent condensation from dripping onto your mochiko.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To cut your mochiko, uncover your pan and pour potato starch onto your mochi. It will be a sticky mess to cut into squares. Fill your cut lines with potato starch as you slice and cover all sides of your cut pieces of mochi in potato starch. 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I don\u2019t know why it was always pink, white, and green, but it always tastes like home.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Janine &#8211; Soboro Donburi&#8221; module_id=&#8221;soboro-donburi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Soboro Donburi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Staff-Cookbook-13.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Janine &#038; Grandma&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Photo&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>1 pound ground meat<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 large pieces of fresh ginger, grated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>3 tablespoons + 1 teaspoon brown sugar, divided<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>5 tablespoons soy sauce<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 teaspoon + \u00be teaspoon salt, divided<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>cooked rice (3-4 servings)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 bag of frozen peas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Furikake, optional (a seaweed rice seasoning that can be found at most Asian food stores)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Green onions (optional)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Brown the meat and drain excess fat. Return meat back to pan and add ginger, 3 tablespoons of brown sugar, soy sauce, and 1 teaspoon of salt.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Beat eggs, 1 teaspoon brown sugar, and \u00be teaspoon of salt and scramble.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Boil peas until heated through and drain.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>To assemble, put rice in a bowl. Place meat mixture over \u00bd of the rice and the scrambled eggs on the other half. Place a layer of green peas over the top and sprinkle furikake and green onion on top of the peas if desired.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Janine.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Janine&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Is this an authentic Japanese recipe? Doubt it. But it was passed down from my Grandma to my Mom to me. It\u2019s a staple in my dinner rotation because I usually have all the ingredients on hand and it\u2019s an easy dish to throw together. And it makes great leftovers for lunch the next day! It\u2019s a comfort food that tastes like my childhood.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Jeannette &#8211; Meatballs&#8221; module_id=&#8221;meatballs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffb549&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Mama&#8217;s Meatballs&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 pounds (80 percent lean) ground beef<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 cup ricotta<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd cup bread crumbs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bc C chopped parsley<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tablespoon chopped or 1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 teaspoons salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bc teaspoon pepper<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd teaspoon ground fennel<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>4 cups tomato sauce (prepared or homemade)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 450\u00b0. Drizzle the olive oil into a 9 x 13\u201d baking dish and use your hands to even coat the entire surface. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>Combine ground beef, ricotta, eggs, bread crumbs, parsley, oregano, salt, pepper, and fennel in large mixing bowl; mix thoroughly by hand.<\/li>\n<li>Roll mixture into golf all sized meatballs. Pack them firmly together in the baking dish (so they are touching). Put in oven.<\/li>\n<li>Meanwhile, heat tomato sauce in a saucepan while meatballs are roasting. Remove meatballs after they have reached 165\u00b0 (about 20 minutes). Remove from oven and drain fat. Pour tomato sauce over the meatballs and add parm cheese on top. Return to oven and roast another 15 min.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jeannette-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jeannette (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>These meatballs are THE best! They are my mother-in-law\u2019s recipe and are a favorite not just in our family but of anyone who tries them. I have made these meatballs for many meal trains to help friends through some of life\u2019s most challenging times and I almost immediately get a text asking what\u2019s in the meatballs. They are that darn good. Pssst\u2026I\u2019ll let you in on the secret: it\u2019s the ricotta and the fennel! Don\u2019t skip that.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Jessie &#8211; Kahlua Cake&#8221; module_id=&#8221;kahlua-cake&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ff585d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>1 pkg Swiss chocolate cake mix (or German chocolate cake mix)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 small pkg instant chocolate pudding<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1\/3 cup Kahula<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>3\/4 cup oil<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>4 eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 pint sour cream (1 lb)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate bits<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Mix all ingredients together, adding chocolate bits last after all is well blended.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into greased bundt pan.<\/li>\n<li>Bake at 350\u00b0 for 50- 55 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Remove from oven and cool in pan 10-15 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Invert onto a wire rack.<\/li>\n<li>\u202fSifted powdered sugar on top.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jessie-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jessie (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>For chocolate lovers, this cake is your new best friend. Or enemy. You choose. Every Christmas Eve, the Elenbaas clan \u2013 a Dutch family I\u2019ve married into \u2013 gathers to celebrate faith, family, and darn good food. After gorging on steak fondue with savory dips and salad to cleanse the palate, Peggy (aka: Grandma) proudly presents her classic Kahlua cake. It\u2019s rich, fluffy texture is embellished with tiny crunches of chocolate chips and the decadence of Kahlua. Yes, this dessert includes alcohol. Though, I\u2019ve been told it\u2019s kid-friendly, since the potency of the Kahlua bakes off in the oven. Note: the shorter the baking time, the more alcohol remains. This delicious cake is in the heat for about an hour and only on the plate for about 30 seconds. Bon appetite!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Lindsey &#8211; Puffed Oven Pancakes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;puffed-oven-pancake&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Puffed Oven Pancake&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2 tablespoons margarine or butter<\/li>\n<li>3 eggs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<li>Powdered sugar<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Place margarine or butter in a 10-inch ovenproof skillet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Put the skillet in a 400\u00b0F oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the margarine or butter melts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a bowl, beat eggs with a rotary beater until combined.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add flour, milk, and salt. Beat until smooth.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Immediately pour the batter into the hot skillet.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bake for about 25 minutes or until puffed and well browned.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sprinkle pancake with powdered sugar and cut into wedges.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Serve with berries or syrup or just the powdered sugar!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Lindsey-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Lindsey (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>Although the cookbook titles this recipe Puffed Pancake and traditionally, I believe it\u2019s called a Dutch Baby pancake, our family calls these Puffer pancakes! Puffer pancakes were always served on a plate that said, \u201cyou are special\u201d typically on birthdays or special occasions.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Trina &#8211; MacNCheese&#8221; module_id=&#8221;mac-n-cheese&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#8dc8e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Homemade Mac N Cheese&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1.5 C. Elbow Macaroni (really any small pasta shape is fine)<\/li>\n<li>3 Tbsp. Butter<\/li>\n<li>3 Tbsp. Flour<\/li>\n<li>2 C. Milk (whole is best but percentage works)<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp. Salt<\/li>\n<li>Dash pepper (to taste)<\/li>\n<li>2 C. 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One rare exception was when my mom made homemade macaroni and cheese. This only happened when my dad was out of town because he didn\u2019t like it. As an adult, this is a go-to-comfort meal and I either stick with the standard or I add in cut up cauliflower or diced ham \u2013 no alterations to the recipe are needed \u2013 you can just add a cup or so of whatever you want to change things up. My mom had a specific pink casserole dish (that belonged to her mom) she made this in; I have the dish but don\u2019t use it because I\u2019m afraid it might break.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Haeley &#8211; Lefse&#8221; module_id=&#8221;lefse&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffb549&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; 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closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Start with very cold potatoes.<\/li>\n<li>Add flour to roll (about 3 cups).<\/li>\n<li>Add more flour as they are rolled to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<li>Roll out very thin to the size your griddle can accommodate.<\/li>\n<li>Cook on hot griddle (500\u00b0) until you begin to see some brown on the underside.<\/li>\n<li>Slide under a long thin Lefse stick to flip.<\/li>\n<li>Cook outside.<\/li>\n<li>If large, fold in quarters with the stick as you remove the rounds.<\/li>\n<li>Use wax paper to dust flour off the grill between rounds and to prevent sticking.<\/li>\n<li>Makes 10 large rounds<\/li>\n<li>Cool slowly between towels.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Haeley-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Haeley (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Every year, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving my extended family gathers for Lefse Night, where we work for hours on making huge piles of Lefse the traditional way for each person to take back home for their thanksgiving tables. It\u2019s a Norwegian flatbread we eat as a dessert by spreading butter and springling sugar before rolling up and eating like a cold taquito. It\u2019s nice to have a time to come together across many generations to keep this tradition alive. I always love hearing the stories that have been passed down from Lefse nights from my great great grandma who immigrated from Norway to the USA! It\u2019s one of the few things that keeps me connected to my Norwegian roots.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Haeley &#8211; Hot Cakes&#8221; module_id=&#8221;hot-cakes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Swedish Thin Hot Cakes&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>12 Tablespoons salted butter (1 \u00bd sticks) at room temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bc cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 large egg, separated<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 cups (260g) all purpose flour food scale recommended. Otherwise lightly spoon into measuring cup and level.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd cup crushed peppermint candy canes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 pinch salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>30-40 Junior Mint candies 1 of the large 3.5 oz boxes is usually perfect. I like to get a couple to be safe or make a double batch!<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>In a sauce pan, heat up your milk, stirring often so it doesn\u2019t burn on the bottom. The original recipe calls for bringing the milk to a boil and adding the butter to melt it. I add the butter right away and heat up until butter is melted. I don\u2019t bring it all the way to a boil.<\/li>\n<li>While milk is heating up sift together the flour, BP, salt and sugar. Beat the eggs in a bowl large enough for everything. After milk is heated, slowly pour a little milk at a time into the beaten eggs to temper them so the eggs don\u2019t cook in the hot milk, mixing them together as you go. Add sifted dry ingredients. If mix is thinner than desired, add a bit more flour. Pour onto hot griddle and rotate pan to spread batter out thinly. Cook until top is no longer shiny, flip and just cook for seconds on the other side.<\/li>\n<li>I put a glass plate in the oven set to \u201cwarm\u201d and stack the pancakes there as I make them until ready to serve.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Haeley-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Haeley (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Recipe from Great Great Grama Anna Johnson &amp; modified a bit by Marcie (Dyrdahl) Hamilton<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Holly &#8211; Cookies&#8221; module_id=&#8221;candy-cane-cookies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ff585d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; 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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. *It&#8217;s important to use parchment. An unlined or foil-lined baking sheet will cause the cookies to stick.<\/li>\n<li>Using a stand mixer if you have one, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add in egg yolk only (save white in a bowl) and vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>Add flour gradually, a little at a time, and mix on low until fully incorporated. It might take a minute or two.<\/li>\n<li>Mix in crushed candy canes and stir until incorporated.<\/li>\n<li>Add a pinch of salt to the reserved egg white. Using a fork or small whisk, beat well until very light and frothy. When you lift up your fork\/whisk, the white should not be goopy and thick, it should be thin and liquid-y. Set out another bowl with about 1\/2 cup additional sugar for rolling.<\/li>\n<li>Use a cookie scoop to scoop dough into 1 tablespoon portions. Use hands to roll into balls.<\/li>\n<li>Working with just a few at a time, dip* them into the egg white and use clean hands to make sure excess drips off and only a thin coating remains on dough. (*See notes below for some tips on this). Then roll the dough balls in sugar and place on a baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Tip: if your sugar starts to get clumpy, switch it out for fresh.<\/li>\n<li>Using a finger other than your thumb, make an indentation in the center of each cookie. Bake for about 9-10 minutes, until puffed and almost set. While cookies are baking, get your Jr. Mints ready- I like to pour them into a small bowl to make them easier to grab quickly.<\/li>\n<li>Working quickly to not lose too much heat, pull your pan out and place a single Junior mint on the indentation of each cookie and return pan to oven.<\/li>\n<li>Continue baking until set, about 1-2 minutes longer. Cookies should not brown on top, or really on the bottom, either. Once you make them you&#8217;ll get a feel for what they look like when perfectly done! The edges will start to crackle just a bit and they won&#8217;t appear &#8220;wet&#8221;.<\/li>\n<li>Remove pan from oven and let cool for a few minutes before transferring cookies to a cooling rack.<\/li>\n<li>I prefer to let them cool completely before serving.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>This recipe is provided by ourbestbites.com<\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Holly-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Holly (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>We like having a family cookie baking day during Christmas and this is a new recipe we added a few years ago. It takes a little effort so it\u2019s nice to have some extra hands to help. We have 4 generations baking now which only adds to the chaos and fun!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Andrea &#8211; Pie De Limon&#8221; module_id=&#8221;pie-de-limon &#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#8dc8e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>8 to 10 limes *dependent on how much juice the limes produce and how sour you want your pie<\/li>\n<li>14 oz Sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<li>12 oz evaporated milk<\/li>\n<li>8 oz cream cheese *room temperature<\/li>\n<li>3 large eggs<\/li>\n<li>4-6 packs of Galletas Marias *you can substitute with a digestive cookie or similar that fits your dietary needs<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Blend your sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, salt, and cream cheese until you get a smooth and homogenous mixture<\/li>\n<li>Add your eggs one by one as they become fully incorporated into the mix<\/li>\n<li>Add your lime juice until you\u2019re satisfied with the flavor and sourness<\/li>\n<li>Save some lime slices for garnish if you have any extra<\/li>\n<li>Cover the bottom of your dish with a thin layer of the mixture and stack a layer of cookies across your dish<\/li>\n<li>Break some cookies in half and fill in the spaces in between the cookies<\/li>\n<li>Add another layer of your mixture to cover the cookies and repeat these steps until you\u2019ve reached the top of the dish<\/li>\n<li>Cover the top of your dish with bee\u2019s wax wrapping paper and place in the fridge for a minimum of 4 hours, but preferably over night.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Andrea-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Andrea (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; hover_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; sticky_enabled=&#8221;0&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This is one of my family famous recipes! El limon, limes, play a significant role in our culture. From being used in medicine, to making beverages, to meals and even deserts. Limes are everywhere in Mexico. Which is why I will forever choose limes over lemons in any dish.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Andrea &#8211; Flan&#8221; module_id=&#8221;flan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Flan&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Flan.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Flan&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n<li>14 oz sweetened condensed milk<\/li>\n<li>12 oz evaporated milk<\/li>\n<li>8 oz cream cheese *room temperature<\/li>\n<li>4 eggs *room temperature<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp vanilla *flavoring of choice can vary, but we\u2019re making a classic!<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Add sugar to your flanera and cook on medium low *BE PATIENT unless you want to BURN the sugar. Use the spatula to move the sugar around so it cooks evenly<\/li>\n<li>With your cooking gloves on, pick up the pan and swirl the melted sugar as close to the top of the flanera\u2019s rim as possible. Do this a few times so the layers are thick. *as you do this, the sugar starts to cool down, creating thick layers of sugar as you swirl<\/li>\n<li>In your blender add the sweetened condensed milk, evaporated milk, vanilla, salt, and cream cheese *blend until homogenous<\/li>\n<li>Add your eggs one by one making sure not to over mix the eggs when you blend *this will affect texture and rise<\/li>\n<li>Now that you\u2019ve blended everything, slowly pour the mixture into your flanera. You\u2019ll likely hear the sugar crack<\/li>\n<li>Seal the flanera and place it in the center of the larger pan. Pour water on the pan until it reaches halfway up the flanera and carefully place inside your oven<\/li>\n<li>Set a timer for 1 hour and 15 minutes. Depending on your oven and the size of your flanera, you\u2019ll need to adjust the time. The range is between 1 hour 15 minutes, and 1 hour 25 minutes *please leave your flan alone during this time. Only check it once and that is when your first timer is up. If you open it up and it needs more time, quickly put the lid back on and leave it another 10 \u2013 15 minutes<\/li>\n<li>Once out, do not dare touch your flan. Let it cool completely before you attempt to take it out. * If you don\u2019t let it cool completely you will risk cracking the flan and I\u2019ll be very sad. You know the saying cracking the flan breaks Andrea\u2019s back.<\/li>\n<li>You can use a knife to make sure the edges separate from the pan before you flip it. I like to gently giggle it. It seems to always work<\/li>\n<li>Time to flip the flan. Get your serving plate and place it on top of the flanera with the lid open (or your bundt pan). Make sure it is centered and give it no second thought. Just flip it. Don\u2019t just stop half way or retreat because you can also risk cracking it here.<\/li>\n<li>Congratulations. You\u2019ve flipped it! You can now admire your hard work and the fruits of your labor. I\u2019m proud of you (even if you did crack it)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Andrea-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Andrea (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>How often do I think about the Roman Empire? As often as I think about flan! Thanks to the Romans (and egg surpluses), Mexico and other Latin countries have taken pride in creating a timeless recipe that spreads throughout many cultures.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Kimberly &#8211; Sweet Dairy Krugel&#8221; module_id=&#8221;kugel&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; 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Drain and rinse with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, mix the noodles with the melted butter, cheeses, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into a greased 9\u00d713 pan.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, mix the cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture on top of the noodle mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for about 1 hour or until the top is brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kimberly-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kimberly (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>On Yom Kippur, we fast from sundown to sundown. To break the fast, we have a large gathering and serve all types of breakfast foods. Kugels and blintzs are typical Jewish favorites, and I always associate them with my grandmothers and my mom.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Growing up, my mom always had a house full of people for breaking the fast. It\u2019s a casual meal, and people eat at tables, at the couches, at chairs set up everywhere \u2013 I just remember it as bustling and crowded\u2026and stomach and soul-filling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>It wasn\u2019t until my mom passed that I realized that I had carried on the tradition. We usually have 30-40 people over to break the fast, and our home is bustling with college kids from WSU. I always have to cook multiple batches of the kugel and souffle as they are the students\u2019 favorites, and they never fail to tell me that these dishes remind them of home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Kimberly &#8211; Blintz Souffle&#8221; module_id=&#8221;souffle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffb549&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Blintz Souffle&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Blintz-Souffle.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Blintz Souffle&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>BATTER:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>1 stick butter<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd c. sugar, creamed with butter<\/li>\n<li>2 eggs<\/li>\n<li>\u00be c. milk<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bc c. flour<\/li>\n<li>1 t baking powder<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd t salt<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><b>FILLING:<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li>1 pound small curd cottage cheese<\/li>\n<li>2 T melted butter<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 t sugar<\/li>\n<li>Dash salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 350\u00b0<\/li>\n<li>Cook noodles in boiling water according to package direction. Drain and rinse with cold water.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, mix the noodles with the melted butter, cheeses, eggs, sugar, and vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into a greased 9\u00d713 pan.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, mix the cornflakes, cinnamon, and sugar. Sprinkle the cornflake mixture on top of the noodle mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Bake for about 1 hour or until the top is brown.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kimberly-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kimberly (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>On Yom Kippur, we fast from sundown to sundown. To break the fast, we have a large gathering and serve all types of breakfast foods. Kugels and blintzs are typical Jewish favorites, and I always associate them with my grandmothers and my mom.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Growing up, my mom always had a house full of people for breaking the fast. It\u2019s a casual meal, and people eat at tables, at the couches, at chairs set up everywhere \u2013 I just remember it as bustling and crowded\u2026and stomach and soul-filling.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>It wasn\u2019t until my mom passed that I realized that I had carried on the tradition. We usually have 30-40 people over to break the fast, and our home is bustling with college kids from WSU. I always have to cook multiple batches of the kugel and souffle as they are the students\u2019 favorites, and they never fail to tell me that these dishes remind them of home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Rose &#8211; Spritz Cookies&#8221; module_id=&#8221;spritz-cookies&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fbd872&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; 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icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>1 cup butter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00be cup sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 egg or 3 egg yolks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd tsp baking powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1\/8 tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tsp almond extract<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 \u00bd cups flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cream butter, add sugar gradually.<\/li>\n<li>Add egg, unbeaten.<\/li>\n<li>Sift flour, baking powder, and salt together three times.<\/li>\n<li>Add to first mixture.<\/li>\n<li>Add extract.<\/li>\n<li>Force through cookie press and bake at 375\u00b0 for 6-8 minutes.<\/li>\n<li><em>If you wish, you can add sprinkles to cookies prior to baking.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rose-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Rose (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>I can\u2019t remember a single Christmas without my mom making these cookies. 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Stir well and set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In a double boiler, cook together milk, \u00bd cup sugar, egg yolks, and cornstarch until thick enough to coat a spoon, stirring constantly. Remove custard from heat and allow it to cool.<\/li>\n<li>In a separate bowl, beat egg whites and gradually add remaining \u00bd cup sugar to form a meringue.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the bottom of a 7\u201d by 11\u201d baking dish, saving aside one scant cup. Pour cooled custard over zwieback \u201ccrust.\u201d Spoon meringue over custard, carefully spreading. Sprinkle the reserved zwieback crumb mixture over the meringue.<\/li>\n<li>Bake at 325\u00b0 for 20 minutes. Serve cold with whipped cream.<\/li>\n<li><em>Note: If you can\u2019t find zwieback, you can substitute it with Nilla wafers. However, Nilla wafers are sweeter than zwieback, so if you make this substitution, I recommend reducing the amount of sugar in the crumb mixture.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Rose-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Rose (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>If I had to choose one dish that I associate with my grandma, this would have to be it. She made it for my family every time we would make the drive to Colorado to visit, and knowing that this dessert would be waiting for us on the other side made those sixteen-hour car rides feel well worth it.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">\n[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Andi &#8211; Chocolate Chip Muffins&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chocolate-chip-muffins&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Award-Winning Covid-Style Chocolate Chip Muffins&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>2 &amp; \u00bd cups all-purpose flour<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tbsp baking powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tsp baking soda<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd tsp salt<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00bd cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 cup granulated sugar<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 large eggs<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 cup buttermilk (or 1 cup half and half plus 1 tbsp lemon juice)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 tbsp vanilla extract (substitute with amaretto, brandy, or rum)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>1 &amp; \u00bd cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or just the whole small package, close enough.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 425\u00b0. Spray a 12 cup muffin tray with non-stick cooking spray. You could use paper liners, but unless you have leftover liners sitting somewhere, don\u2019t even bother<\/li>\n<li>Combine half and half with lemon juice, set aside for at least 5-10 minutes. You have half and half for your coffee. You could add that buttermilk to your pick-up order from the market but then what do you do with the other cup of buttermilk from the pint? Make another batch tomorrow? That\u2019s a lot of muffins for two people. Think about how you\u2019re supposedly not doing enough, but then remember how people would say that you\u2019re doing your best during a crisis.<\/li>\n<li>In a large bowl, toss together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and chocolate chips. No really, do toss it around. Don\u2019t just throw it in a pile, mix it. I know, everything is hard right now. Set aside.<\/li>\n<li>In a medium bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla.<\/li>\n<li>For those folks who have been following closely, this is the perfect time to throw together a cocktail. I mean, the rum is right there, you\u2019re alone in the kitchen listening to NPR while your partner is still working their shift in the office \u2014 well, the dining room table that is now an at-home office<\/li>\n<li>Slowly add to the dry ingredients. Gently fold together until JUST combined. This is when you should think that these muffins are going to be amazing, even if you didn\u2019t quite follow the recipe (you fudged it here and there, I know, it\u2019s really okay).<\/li>\n<li>Divide the batter into the 12 muffin cups and bake at 425\u00b0 for 5 minutes. Then reduce the oven temperature to 375\u00b0 and continue to bake for another 12-15 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not overbake or the muffins will be dry, but if they do, it\u2019s fine. Your food scarcity fears will kick in and you\u2019d eat these even if they were charcoal briquettes. Besides, some carb\/sugar comfort is why you made these. Let cool for about 5-10 minutes and enjoy warm. Three makes a perfectly acceptable lunch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Andi-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Andi (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>This muffin recipe came to me in May of 2020, when after several weeks of isolation, you really start to question if the quarantine is ever going to end. Everyone else is posting online about how they just discovered bread baking, and you shake your head at all that nonsense. Then you look over at your partner and think \u201cWell, they like muffins. What if I made us really fat in experimenting with this?\u201d Many recipes are formed around important holidays, and I feel the pandemic is really no exception. This is the result.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Andi &#8211; P\u012br\u0101gi&#8221; module_id=&#8221;piragi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;P\u012br\u0101gi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>DOUGH:<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<li>2 \u00bc cups milk<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup cream<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup sugar<\/li>\n<li>4 teaspoons dry yeast<\/li>\n<li>1 stick of butter, cubed<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd cup our cream<\/li>\n<li>1 egg, lightly whisked<\/li>\n<li>8 cups flour<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon salt<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>FILLING<\/strong>:<\/span><\/li>\n<li>middle bacon or side bacon, 1 pound<\/li>\n<li>1 small onion<\/li>\n<li>salt and pepper<\/li>\n<li>Extra flour for rolling<\/li>\n<li>1 egg for egg wash<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>There\u2019s a lot of hotly contested ways on how to make the dough, if one should add sugar or not. Also, there\u2019s some who simplify and will just use a premade dinner roll cylinder and call it a day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Pour milk and cream in a saucepan and add the sugar. Heat the mixture until it becomes blood warm. (Test by placing couple drops on your wrist, if the milk feels very hot, let it cool down a bit. Do not get the milk to the boiling point as it will kill the yeast.)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a large bowl, pour the milk mixture and add cubed butter, sour cream and the whisked egg, combine well.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add yeast, sifted flour, salt and mix until all is combined well to create the dough. Knead the dough until it becomes smooth and does not stick to the hands or the bowl (add a bit more flour if necessary).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cover the bowl with a clean tea towel and place in a warm spot for an hour or until the dough has doubled in size (about 1 to 1 1\/2 hours). To speed up the process, place the bowl in a sink filled with hot water.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Meanwhile, make the filling: finely cut the bacon and the onion, add a teaspoon of finely ground pepper and combine well. You can stuff this as-is or you can pre-cook the filling.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>You can really do much any filling or variation you like. Most civilized cultures have some sort of meat-in-dough combination, and the Latvians are no exception. Folks also sometimes do sauerkraut or mushrooms. Whatever way you decide to go, make it delicious.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Preheat the oven to 350\u00b0. Line a baking tray with baking paper. Whisk the egg in a small bowl and set aside.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sprinkle some flour on the rolling surface and place the dough on it. Cut it in quarters and work on each quarter at a time by rolling it until the dough is 5 mm thick.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cut out circles about 6 cm in diameter (I usually use a mug for cutting) from the rolled dough. Place one heaped teaspoon of filling on one side of the circle and fold over. Tightly press the dough together using your fingers, place p\u012br\u0101gs seam side down and bend in a shape of a half moon (the last bit is optional).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Transfer pies on to the baking tray, spaced about 2 cm apart. Using a pastry brush, brush each pie with the egg wash.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Place the tray in the oven and bake for 15-17 minutes until golden brown.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Andi-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Andi (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Don\u2019t call them piroshky \u2014 that\u2019s a different country. I\u2019d highly recommend you get at least 2-4 people in total to make this recipe, double or triple the amount, and each person take on parts of the work. Making an assembly line of folks to put these together makes the work much more bearable.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>I love these little buns of goodness, there\u2019s so many great memories of being part of my Latvian community and these treats. They\u2019re really great anytime of the year, but especially during the holidays.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Madisen &#8211; Ramen&#8221; module_id=&#8221;ramen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fbd872&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;The Roger\u2019s Ramen Recipe&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><b>SAUCE:<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp butter<\/li>\n<li>1 clove garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp brown sugar<\/li>\n<li>2-3 tbsp soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 egg<\/li>\n<li>1 tbsp kewpie mayo<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><b>ADD-INS:<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li>1 tsp rice wine vinegar<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp sesame seed oil<\/li>\n<li>Onion powder to taste<\/li>\n<li>Chilli flakes to taste<\/li>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><b>TOPPINGS:<\/b><\/span><\/li>\n<li>1\/2 medium carrot, grated<\/li>\n<li>1 small avocado, sliced<\/li>\n<li>1 green onion, (for garnish)<\/li>\n<li>Sesame seeds (for garnish)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Cook the ramen noodles according to the package in a pot. In a separate pan, melt butter and add 1 clove of minced garlic. Cook the garlic for 1 minute or until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>While the noodles boil, add soy sauce, brown sugar, and optional add-ins of your choice. Some bubbling is normal, but just be sure it\u2019s not overheating and burning.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Once noodles are finished boiling, use tongs (you can leave the pot with the water for later or set some aside) to transfer the noodles into the pan with sauce. Make sure the noodles are coated in the brown sugar\/soy sauce mix.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Crack an egg into the pan, and stir into the noodles, letting the egg cook. This will thicken up your sauce. You can also add noodle water as needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add kewpie Mayo to the noodles if decided and stir well until everything is well incorporated.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Remove from heat, serve with carrots, green onions, avocado and garnish with sesame seeds.<\/p>\n<p><em>*Serves one but is easy to multiply!<\/em><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Madisen-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Madisen (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This recipe is a favorite in our house! It\u2019s inexpensive, easy to throw together, and perfect for any time of year (although it\u2019s especially great winter comfort food). Can be served with potstickers or any appetizer of your choice! We often serve this when friends come over last second and they usually want the recipe.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Kayla &#8211; Stuffing Muffins&#8221; module_id=&#8221;stuffing-muffins&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ffb549&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Saut\u00e9 mushrooms to release excess moisture, add other veggies cooking until fragrant they will finish in the oven.<\/li>\n<li>Follow package instructions for stuffing and add the veggies.<\/li>\n<li>Preheat oven to 375\u00b0, grease muffin tin or use liners.<\/li>\n<li>Pack the tin to the base of the muffin, it should hold its shape but not be smooshed into a brick.<\/li>\n<li>Make sure your last scoop into the tin is a little mounded but again not so packed it\u2019s squished.<\/li>\n<li>This will go in the oven for 15-20 minutes check on them periodically you want the tops to be golden brown and crisp.<\/li>\n<li>Let cool for a few minutes and then pop them onto a platter or rack to cool.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kayla-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kayla (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Stuffing, dressing whatever you call it this dish was essential on any Thanksgiving plate I\u2019m eating. There is nothing I hate more than mushy stuffing and so stuffing muffins entered the chat. Since then, it\u2019s the thing everyone requests if we are joining them for the holidays!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Kayla &#8211; Ginataang Kalabasa Sitaw (Filipino)&#8221; module_id=&#8221;kalabasa&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#00bab3&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 tablespoon Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Onion (peeled and sliced)<\/li>\n<li>3 roma tomatoes (quartered long ways)<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves Garlic (peeled and minced) *I always use more but I\u2019m a garlic gal<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoon Fish Sauce<\/li>\n<li>2 cups Kalabasa (kambocha squash, pared, seeded, and cut into 2-inch chunks)<\/li>\n<li>2 cups Sitaw (Chinese long beans, ends trimmed and cut into 3-inch lengths)<\/li>\n<li>1-2 lbs pork shoulder (think stew meat)<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste or more fish sauce<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Heat a large pot on medium high heat with oil add meat and brown.<\/li>\n<li>Add garlic and onions cook until fragrant.<\/li>\n<li>Add tomatoes cook until juicy.<\/li>\n<li>Add fish sauce and enough water to cover the meat approximately 4-6 cups.<\/li>\n<li>Cover and simmer for 15 minutes, then add pumpkin and cook until for goes through but can still hold shape.<\/li>\n<li>Add long beans and cook for another three minutes, they should be soft but not mushy.<\/li>\n<li><em>Optional but super yummy, add a tiny bit of bagoong (fermented shrimp paste) serve over hot rice.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kayla-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kayla (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This recipe was something my dad used to make a lot when I was a kid. It\u2019s comforting and perfect for fall. I\u2019ve made this a lot for my family and after you eat a bowl of it you will look like this.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Kayla &#8211; Potluck Broccoli&#8221; module_id=&#8221;broccoli&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#8dc8e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; 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open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>As many heads of broccoli as you need to feed your crowd or frozen works great too<\/li>\n<li>Lemon<\/li>\n<li>Seasoning Salt of choice (Lawry\u2019s Johnny\u2019s whatever)<\/li>\n<li>Fresh cracked black pepper<\/li>\n<li>High temp oil (Sunflower, coconut, avocado)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Preheat oven to 425\u00b0 and toss broccoli in oil.<\/li>\n<li>Arrange on a cookie sheet.<\/li>\n<li>Put in the over for 20-30 minutes until charred and soft.<\/li>\n<li>Season with seasoning, squeeze of lemon, lemon zest and black pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Toss again, adjust seasonings to your taste and enjoy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Kayla-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Kayla (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>This recipe was created when I was an intern working at an outdoor education center, we always had an all-staff potluck on the Friday before our leadership training weekend. Potlucks are notorious for being all easy foods from the grocery store or a thoughtful meal nothing in between. As a broke college student, I had my fill of junk food. I said I\u2019m bring vegetables at our meeting, and everyone laughed\u2026 I was not joking. The tray was empty by the end of it. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Shelby &#8211; Salmon Burger&#8221; module_id=&#8221;salmon-burger&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ff585d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb Salmon (can also be made with halibut, tuna, or trout)<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Salt<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Black Pepper<\/li>\n<li>1 \u00bd tsp Garlic powder (2 cloves fresh garlic if you prefer)<\/li>\n<li>3 tsp Old Bay seasoning<\/li>\n<li>1 Medion Onion finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd Red bell pepper diced<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd Green bell pepper diced<\/li>\n<li>1 Stalk Celery finely chopped<\/li>\n<li>1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs<\/li>\n<li>2 Large Eggs<\/li>\n<li>2 Tbsp Mayonnaise<\/li>\n<li>1 tsp Worcestershire (optional)<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp Olive Oil<\/li>\n<li>1 Tbsp Butter<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Lightly spread Dijon mustard on fillet of fish then sprinkle with 2 tsp of old bay seasoning, garlic powder, salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<li>Bake at 425\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes or until flaky (test this by poking with a fork and turning, if it flakes it is good to go) don\u2019t overcook!<\/li>\n<li>While fillet is baking saute chopped onion, celery, and bell peppers in butter.<\/li>\n<li>Once salmon starts to cool crumble in a large bowl<\/li>\n<li>Add in the sauted veggies, mayonnaise, remaining old bay, eggs, worcestershire, and panko and mix together<\/li>\n<li>Form patties approximately half of an inch thick.<\/li>\n<li>In a non-stick pan heat butter and olive oil then add in patties saute 4 minutes each side or until nice and golden brown.<\/li>\n<li>Serve stand alone or on a bun.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Shelby-B.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Shelby B&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>As an Alaskan we are born and raised to fish\u2026 but having a mom who didn\u2019t love seafood she made sure to make them in different ways so that not only would she enjoy it but also we the children would. 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open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Mix all ingredients in a large bowl except for the wrappers.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Assemble the dumplings by putting water around the edge of the round circles and add 1-2 teaspoons of filling and fold and pinch.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Mandu can either be steamed for 11-12 minutes on a bamboo steaming tray over boiling water or can be pan fried in oil. <\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teresa.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Teresa&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>One of our family traditions was to make mandu together for the Korean Mid-Autumn Harvest festival, Chuseok, which is also called Korean Thanksgiving. Our family would make batches of mandu and eat them during the three-day holiday.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong><em>My mom taught my daughter Kimberly, and she hosts an annual Korean New Year party where she has all her guests making mandu and it\u2019s a lot of fun. She and I still make mandu for Chuseok every year in memory of my mom and grandmother.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Teresa &#8211; Kimchi&#8221; module_id=&#8221;kimchi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Kimchi&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teresa-1-1.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Teresa (1)&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2-3 English cucumbers<\/li>\n<li>garlic (as much as you want minced)<\/li>\n<li>ginger (6 &#8211; \u00bc inch slices)<\/li>\n<li>1-2 bunches green onions cut into \u00bd\u201d slices<\/li>\n<li>red pepper flakes (as much as you want)<\/li>\n<li>2-3 teaspoons sugar<\/li>\n<li>salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Wash cucumbers, cut in half and into 1\u201d by \u00bd\u201d chunks.<\/li>\n<li>Sprinkle with salt and let sit for 20 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse with cold water and taste; it should not be too salty.<\/li>\n<li>In a bowl, add all ingredients and mix well. Be sure to taste it to see if it\u2019s spicy enough for you.<\/li>\n<li>Refrigerate and it\u2019s ready to eat that day.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teresa.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Teresa&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>My mom and I loved making Korean side dishes together. We made several types of kimchi, which is now considered a health food. My mom would make cabbage and cucumber kimchi when I was little, and I watched and sampled it for her. Today, I make it in her memory.<\/strong> <\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Teresa &#8211; Lettuce Wraps&#8221; module_id=&#8221;bulgogi-lettuce-wraps&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#8dc8e8&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; 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width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 lb. steak, rib eye, flank, flat iron, or sirloin (the more expensive the cut, the less you need to pound it)<\/li>\n<li>4 T soy sauce<\/li>\n<li>4 T water<\/li>\n<li>2T sugar<\/li>\n<li>1 t sesame oil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd t baking soda (it tenderizes the meat)<\/li>\n<li>Black pepper<\/li>\n<li>Bunch green onions<\/li>\n<li>Garlic, minced, as much as you want, again we use lots and also grill garlic cloves with olive oil to put inside the lettuce wrap<\/li>\n<li>Ginger, finely chopped, as much as you want<\/li>\n<li>Romaine or butter lettuce, leaves washed and separated<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Cut the beef into think slices about 3 inch square by \u00bd inch thick and use a meat tenderizer and pound both sides to be about \u00bc inch thick. <\/li>\n<li>Make the marinade in the remaining ingredients for either a few hours of overnight in a ziplock bag so you can turn it. <\/li>\n<li>I usually double this recipe for my family and double the marinade too. <\/li>\n<li>The meat is then broiled in an indoor grill, or you can use a frying pan. We eat ours medium rare. <\/li>\n<li>Next, place the meat in the lettuce and you can add rice, kimchi, etc. and fold it up and eat it. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Teresa.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Teresa&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>If you go to a Korean barbeque restaurant which is becoming increasingly popular today, you will most likely order bulgogi. It\u2019s marinated steak which is grilled and eaten wrapped in lettuce and with or without rice and kimchee. When I lived in Hawaii, I would watch my grandmother pound the meat, slice it and then marinate and grill it. She often made so much that it feed 20 people. She made the best bulgogi and my mom and I could never get the precise measurements since she would just add in ingredients without measuring. She was also an herbalist and grew lots of herbs and people would come to her with an ailment and she would make them a tincture. 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Gently mix together with a large spoon.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Melt your butter in the microwave or stove top then whisk in the seasonings, add in salt, garlic powder, Worcestershire sauce and onion powder<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Spread your cereal mix over a parchment paper lined or greased baking sheet then pour the butter mixture over it<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Bake for 1\u00bd hours at 250\u00b0. Stir every 15 to 20 minutes. Once done let cool.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Danica.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Danica&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>Every year growing up, my dad and I looked forward to my grandparents making their famous Chex mix! They would spend an entire day filling Costco-sized tins with it. When my grandpa was no longer able to make it, I decided to carry on the tradition and have been making it for the past few years. Although I haven\u2019t perfected his recipe, I found a similar one online that comes almost close to the original taste. Either way, it\u2019s still absolutely delicious!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Desiree &#8211; Moro&#8221; module_id=&#8221;moro&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#fbd872&#8243; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Moro de Guandules con Coco (Rice with Pigeon Peas &#038; Coconut Milk)&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 aj\u00ed dulce, seeded and cut in half<\/li>\n<li>3 garlic cloves<\/li>\n<li>\u00bd small red onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons vegetable oil<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup tomato sauce<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried oregano<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon powder annatto (bija)<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon adobo seasoning<\/li>\n<li>\u00bc cup whole pimiento-stuffed green olives or alcaparrado<\/li>\n<li>1 chicken or vegetable bouillon tablet<\/li>\n<li>1 can 13.5 ounces each coconut milk<\/li>\n<li>1 can 15 ounces pigeon peas (gandules)<\/li>\n<li>2 cups water<\/li>\n<li>3 cups long-grain white rice, rinsed and drained<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; 5 sprigs fresh cilantro<\/li>\n<li>3 fresh cilantro leaves (cilantro ancho)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Place the bell pepper, aj\u00ed dulce, garlic, and onion in a small food processor or blender and process until all ingredients are chopped and have obtained a uniform texture.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a large cast-iron pot or caldero, heat the oil over medium-high heat.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Add the sofrito mixture, tomato sauce, oregano, annatto, adobo, olives, and chicken bouillon. Cook and stir for about 2 &#8211; 3 minutes until fragrant.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Stir in the coconut milk, pigeon peas, and water. Bring to a boil.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>When it begins to boil, stir in the rice and let simmer until the rice has soaked up all the water and begins to dry up, about 10 &#8211; 15 minutes. Stir occasionally to avoid it sticking to the bottom of the pot.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Place the cilantro and the culantro on top of the rice. Cover the pot, lower the heat to low, and let it cook for 25 minutes. Then, remove the cilantro and the culantro, and discard. Stir the rice carefully and cover for an additional 5 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Desiree-.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Desiree&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>The hard part about being an adult is that I don&#8217;t get to eat my mom&#8217;s delicious food everyday, but whenever she comes over she brings my favorite food which includes moro de guandules! It was always my favorite even though my brothers did not like it because of the peas. Good peas are essential.\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_testimonial][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Jordan &#8211; Mom\u2019s Chicken Enchiladas&#8221; module_id=&#8221;chicken-enchiladas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ff585d&#8221; background_enable_image=&#8221;off&#8221; parallax=&#8221;on&#8221; background_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; border_width_top=&#8221;10px&#8221; border_width_bottom=&#8221;5px&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row admin_label=&#8221;Header&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; width=&#8221;100%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;2560px&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;5px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_heading title=&#8221;Mom\u2019s Chicken Enchiladas&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_font=&#8221;Georgia|800|on||||||&#8221; title_text_align=&#8221;center&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font_size=&#8221;50px&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; text_shadow_style=&#8221;preset5&#8243; text_shadow_horizontal_length=&#8221;0.19em&#8221; text_shadow_vertical_length=&#8221;0.11em&#8221; text_shadow_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;INGREDIENTS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Ingredients&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>ENCHILADAS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 lb cooked chicken, shredded or cube<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>12 oz cream cheese, softened<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 chipotle chilis in adobo sauce, finely chopped (adjust for spiciness)*<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>2 tbsp cumin (or to taste)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>10 tortillas<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>TOPPINGS:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>14 oz canned beanless chili**<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00a07.75 oz salsa***<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>\u00a01 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, colby jack, or Mexican blend)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0057b8;\"><strong>SERVED WITH:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Sour cream<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Cilantro<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Limes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Chips, salsa, and guacamole<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=&#8221;DIRECTIONS&#8221; open_toggle_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; closed_toggle_background_color=&#8221;#FFFFFF&#8221; icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; open_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; open_toggle_icon=&#8221;&#xf03a;||fa||900&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Directions&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; closed_title_font=&#8221;&#8211;et_global_body_font|600|||||||&#8221; body_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; width=&#8221;65%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;4px&#8221; border_color_all=&#8221;#000000&#8243; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p>Preheat oven to 350\u00baF and lightly spray a 9&#215;12 deep baking dish with cooking spray.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Combine all the enchilada ingredients (except tortillas) to a bowl, and adjust flavors to taste (measure with your heart).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Scoop a few tablespoons into each tortilla and roll up (no need to tuck in ends like a burrito). Place in prepared baking dish and repeat until dish is full.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>In a separate bowl, combine chili and salsa. Pour over enchiladas, making sure tortillas are entirely covered (exposed tortillas will toast and become crunchy and hard).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>When ready to bake, place in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Remove and sprinkle shredded cheese over enchiladas and place back in the oven until cheese melts, about 15-20 minutes.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Serve with sour cream, cilantro, limes, chips, salsa, and guacamole.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Notes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>To stretch enchilada filling a little further, add cooked rice with the other ingredients and adjust flavors accordingly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>This is a great meal train dish as it can be prepared a few hours ahead of time. Assemble the enchiladas and cover with chili-salsa mixture (shredded cheese can be added now or kept separate). Cover with foil and refrigerate until ready to bake. Only refrigerate for a few hours as tortillas will get a little soggy if left for too long.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>*The chipotle chilis in adobo sauce can be replaced with canned or fresh jalape\u00f1os, canned green chilis, or left out altogether, depending on desired spiciness level.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>**A can of Nalley&#8217;s beanless chili is preferred, but something similar or even chili with beans will work.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>***A can of El Pato Hot Tomato Sauce from the Mexican aisle of the grocery store is best, but any other salsa will work.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/newsletter.akwa.wish.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Jordan.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Jordan&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; admin_label=&#8221;Staff Info&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;50%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_testimonial quote_icon_color=&#8221;#0057b8&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.27.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color=&#8221;#ccddf1&#8243; width=&#8221;80%&#8221; module_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; border_width_all=&#8221;1px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>A common meal my mom would make growing up would be these chicken enchiladas. It was quick to assemble, cheap to make, easy make a head of time and very tasty! If we had guests over for dinner, there was a very good chance we would be having chicken enchiladas.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><em><strong>I asked my mom for the recipe a few years back and she gave me the ingredients but no measurements. She said to just \u201cmeasure with your heart\u201d (aka adjust to your own taste). 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