As the holiday season approaches, many people turn to the recipe box to find their favorite family dishes. These recipes can evoke fond memories and nostalgia. A few teachers at the high school shared their own favorite recipes and the importance they hold. 

Mrs. Aliveto

Mrs. Aliveto’s favorite family recipe

1) Why is this recipe important to you?

    a. Because my grandma and I would make it a few times a month growing up. It reminds me of my childhood. 

2) Do you know where this recipe originated?

    a. I think my grandma’s mom made them first, then she passed it down to my grandma, and then to me. 

3) What is your favorite part about this recipe?

    a. Just the memories it brings back. 

Señora Banish

Señora Banish’s favorite family recipe

1) Why is this recipe important to you?

    a. It is one of the most typical dishes of Honduras.

2) Do you know where this recipe originated?

    a. It’s the national dish of Honduras.

3) What is your favorite part about this recipe?

    a. It reminds me of my home. 

Mr. Modrak

Recipe: Pound cake

*Mr. Modrak was unable to provide this recipe because it is a family secret.*

1) Why is this recipe important to you?

     a. Only two people in my family have it, my grandmother and my uncle. It’s a recipe we only have at Christmas.

2) Do you know where this recipe originated?

    a. My grandmother, before my time.

3) What is your favorite part about this recipe?

    a. Prior to the last five years, my uncle would host every Christmas Eve. He would give my father an extra large slice of the cake and each year–between 8 p.m. Christmas Eve and 8 a.m. Christmas Day– my siblings and I would try to find where my parents would hide it. We’d try and slice off little pieces of it, and get an extra taste here and there.