Name: May Chen
Class Year: 2021
Country of Residence: China
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
This the very first dish that all Chinese people learn from their moms.
Category Archives: Home Cooking
Coca Cola Chicken Wings
Name: May Chen
Class Year: 2021
Country of Residence: China
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
This a traditional Chinese recipe which is easy to replicate even outside of China.
Chicken Soup
Name: May Chen
Class Year: 2021
Country of Residence: China
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
This is the easiest recipe you can find and also very healthy.
Homemade Dairy-free Banana Ice Cream
Name: Vennie Muenzen
Class Year: 2010
Country of Residence: USA
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
Mountain Day has been a favorite Mount Holyoke tradition. I liked the concept of climbing
a mountain and celebrating the accomplishment with a big scoop of ice cream. All
students anticipate the announcement of Mountain Day by the President of the college
with a huge excitement. During my college years I oftentimes studied late into the evening
— either writing politics or economics papers or solving mathematics problem sets.
Watermelon salad
Name: Natasha Naidoo
Class Year: 2012
Country of Residence: Netherlands
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
Since graduating from Mount Holyoke I’ve had the great privilege of living all over the world—Kenya, Thailand, the UK, California, and now the Netherlands. One of the things that makes warm weather officially feel like summer is this watermelon salad. No matter where I am on the planet, when I bite into that sweet, tart, watermelon with just a hint of cheese to round it off, I know that summer is here. Perfect for a languishing pick-nick in the sun, a quick evening meal, or a refreshing post-workout treat, this salad gently whispers ‘home is where the heart is, and right now your heart is loving this tricolour delight!’
Gabrielle’s Harira (Moroccan soup)
Name: Gabrielle Swinkels
Class Year: 1984
Country of Residence: Netherlands
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
My husband hunts and regularly supplies us with beautiful roe deer. Since I don’t want to waste the leftover parts of the animal I always make stock out of the deer’s bones, for stews and soups like these:
A tasty, warm bowl of comfort food, made of your leftover vegetables and fridge stock and bringing back memories of the beautiful Moroccan landscape and people …
Use for this recipe the ingredients that you have in stock. You can leave out or add greens to your taste. Same goes for spices and herbs: use to your liking.
Bagels
Name: Deborah Wild
Class Year: 1997
Country of Residence: Georgia
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
I couldn’t afford to splurge on sandwiches from Tailgate while being a student at Mount Holyoke, but cream cheese bagels and orange juice more than once got me through those all nighters during exam time. Bagels ever since have remained a comfort food for me, but I ended up in a part of the world where none could be bought and for many years I did without in the belief that making them was far too complicated. Yet, after marrying a foodie, having learnt to gut fish and chickens, I came across this recipe and thought: “This doesn’t sound so complicated, let me try.” And indeed it wasn’t. I still need to perfect the art of forming them evenly, but they have become a big hit in our house and served as centrepieces for brunches more than once.
Homemade Dark Chocolate
Name: Micha Heilman
Class Year: 2019
Country of Residence: Netherlands
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
This chocolate recipe can be made with few ingredients, yet the taste and
variations make this recipe irresistible for chocolate lovers. It takes very little
time to make so your enjoyment of chocolate can happen soon after starting.
This recipe started with an American friend living in Denmark who was inspired
by chocolate from the company “Honey Mama’s”. Honey Mama’s produces
chocolate in my hometown of Portland, OR so it holds a special place in my
heart.
Shakshuka (Poached eggs in a tomato sauce)
Name: Micha Heilman
Class Year: 2019
Country of Residence: Netherlands
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
The recipe allows the natural taste from many ingredients to come out so the
dish has a full and rich flavor. I am a fan of hearty breakfasts so I eat this on a
day when I want to be satiated for a long time. I was originally served this by a
boyfriend and was very impressed by the visual presentation and flavor. I have
made it for myself several mornings since and find it irresistible. It is a delicious
and beautiful dish, easy to find ingredients for, and could be made for any meal
of the day!
Shortbread
Name: Corinne Morgan
Class Year: 2013
Country of Residence: United Kingdom
Why is this recipe great? What’s its backstory?
Every week during the COVID-19 pandemic we have been hosting a Virtual M&Cs, where alums from all around the world can gather to share how their weeks’ have gone and have discussions on topics that interest the group. With each week’s facebook reminder, I always post a cookie recipe that people can make at home. We had lovely feedback from both people who joined the M&Cs and those who tried the recipes on their own that this shortbread recipe was delicious, so I wanted to share it with all of you. Enjoy!