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Making soy based cookies with Charlene Patton

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Charlene Patton from the Kansas Soybean Commission stops by the studio to make cookies. But, not in the way you’re thinking: with soy. Our very own Chris Warner made his way to Studio K with Charlene and made two different types of cookies: Oatmeal Spider Cookies and Chocolate “Little” Monster Cookies. Want to know more about the Kansas Soybean Commission? You can check out their website here.

 

Oatmeal Spider Cookies:

Ingredients needed:

  • 1 cup margarine
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 cups old-fashioned or quick-cooking oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup soynut butter
  • Red string licorice, cut into 2-inch pieces
  • 24 miniature chocolate candies

Baking instructions:

  1. Combine margarine and brown sugar in a mixing bowl; blend until creamy
  2. Add eggs and vanilla
  3. Blend in flour, cinnamon,  baking soda, and salt.
  4. Add oatmeal, and mix well
  5. Drop dough by tablespoon onto an ungreased baking sheet and bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned
  6. Let cookies cool on baking sheet for several minutes then remove from baking sheet and place on wire rack.
  7. Place chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on low setting until melted stirring often.
  8. Add soynut butter and stir to blend.
  9. Spread the chocolate mixture on the bottom of the cookie.
  10. Add four strings of licorice to each side of the cookie.
  11. Top with a second cookie.
  12. Attach chocolate candies with a little chocolate mixture.

 

Chocolate “Little” Monster Cookies:

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup butterscotch chips
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2 cups bran cereal
  • ½ cup honey-roasted soy nuts
  • 48 miniature candy-coated chocolate candies

Baking instructions:

  1. Combine butterscotch and semi-sweet chocolate chips in a large skillet.
  2. Stir over low heat until the chips are melted and the mixture is smooth.
  3. Add cereal and soynuts; stir to coat the mixture.
  4. Drop by tablespoon onto waxed paper.
  5. Immediately add two chocolate candies to each mound for eyes.
  6. Place in refrigerator to set cookies.

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Chef Anthony talks pies and makes a cake

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Chef Anthony Fischer stops by to talk pies and make pineapple upside-down cake with KOAM’s Tawnya Bach. If you’re looking for some tasty pies…and don’t have the time to whip one up on your own…Chef Anthony point us to some delicious pre-made pies you can find at Martinous produce.

Then Chef Anthony got down to the business of better cake baking, specifically pineapple upside-down cake. As always, this is a Chef Anthony variation and you know what that means: super easy and inexpensive. Here’s all you need to know:

  • 1 box yellow or white cake mix (15 oz.)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • I half tsp. salt
  • 3 large eggs (room temperature)
  • 1 and one-third cup of water or milk (room temperature)
  • 2 tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 cup sour cream (or a 250g. carton, room temperature)
  • 2 tsp. vanilla

Here’s more articles from the Chef Anthony Test Kitchen:

Chef Anthony Fischer is the culinary instructor at Pittsburg High School.

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Project Warmth feeds the body and heats the community

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For the last 35 years Project Warmth has provided not just a hot, delicious meal, but a way to keep people in the community warm. KOAM’s Janna Hautala talked to some of the volunteers behind this year’s event.  This year, for $10, people could purchase chili, soup and pie and the money goes to help families with their utility bills as temperatures begin to drop. Some families face emergencies, or accidents can happen, but they still have utilities to pay for, and it’s times like these volunteers jump in and lend a helping hand. The bonus this year: people were pretty excited about heading out to an in-person event following the pandemic. Here’s the information you’ll need if you are interested:

  • Project Warmth Lunch @ 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Project Warmth Dinner @ 4:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Cost is $10

If you’d like more about Project Warmth, call 620-231-4085.

 

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Food education? It’s as easy as SNAP

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Stefanie Smirl and Cristina Rueda, Nutrition Educators from the K-State Extension District, stopped by the studio to talk to KOAM’s Tawnya Bach about food education. But what does food education mean? For these two nutrition educators, it’s a two-fold education: EFNEP and SNAP.

Christina teaches the EFNEP, or Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program. This program teaches about buying food on a budget, planning nutritious and quick meals, preparing recipes, MyPlate, food safety, and breastfeeding. These classes are free for those who have WIC, Head Start, free or reduced lunch, and SNAP.

And speaking of SNAP…Stefanie Smirl teaches SNAP-Ed, or Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education. These classes cover lessons about MyPlate, budgeting, goal setting, meal planning, and physical activity. Her classes are free for those who qualify for SNAP benefits, or schools that qualify for free and reduced lunches. These classes are available for 3rd through 5th grade, and high school through the end of life.

If you’d like more information about either of these classes, click here to go to K-State Research and Extension District.

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IHOP confirms it’s coming to Pittsburg

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PITTSBURG, Kan. – There’s been discussion about whether or not an IHOP is coming to Pittsburg. Well, there is.

KOAM reached out to the media relations for the International House of Pancakes this week. They confirmed the opening of a restaurant in Pittsburg sometime in mid-2023.

It will be located at 200 W. Centennial where Gusano’s Pizza was.

IHOP will have an exact date for its opening once it gets closer.

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Chef Anthony prepares a roast pork roulade

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Chef Anthony Fischer drops by KOAM Morning News to prepare an alternative to turkey for Thanksgiving: a roast pork roulade. As fans of Chef Anthony know he takes what might seem like a complicated recipe and makes it easy. A roulade can be savory or sweet, but for this roast pork roulade, Chef Anthony goes all in on the savory with ingredients such as a three cheese blend and an assortment of peppers. He revisits a technique he introduced last week — trussing — and we’ve provided a link for how to truss here: Chef Anthony teaches us how to truss a roast.

We’ve posted the complete interview so everything you need to know about this delicious roast pork roulade is included. Bon appetite!

Chef Anthony Fischer is the culinary instructor at the Pittsburg High School.

Past interviews with Chef Anthony:

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Chef Anthony teaches us how to truss a roast

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Chef Anthony swings by the Chef Anthony test kitchen and teaches us how to truss a roast! Not only did he teach us how to truss a roast — Chef Anthony shared his experience cooking for over 300 people for the Garth Brooks concert.

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Carterville residents raise funds to improve Comet Park

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CARTERVILLE, Mo. – The Carterville Park Committee in association with the Famos Italian Grill in Carterville is today hosting a fundraiser to raise money for future Comet Park improvements.

The suggested donation is $6 for a meal from the Famos Grill which includes:

  • Pasta
  • Sauce
  • Meatballs
  • Salad
  • Bread
  • drinks

Officials say the fundraiser begins at 5:00 P.M. at the Carterville Community Building and money raised through donations will make it possible to add accessibility options to the park. The Committee also hopes to add sidewalks that span the pavilion as well as park bathrooms.

Take-out and preorders are available here.

Watch KOAM and Fox 14 for more tonight.

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