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Recipes by AMY GUNDERMAN Photos by ALISON JAMES
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hen the winter season inspires cravings for homey, simple recipes, home economist Amy Gunderman has a meal that’s sure to satisfy: Snow on the Mountain with a side of “Disney World” Green Beans and her Busy Mom Rolls, finished off with a delicious, delicate Stained Glass Cookie. Gunderman, who serves as Family and Consumer Sciences teacher at Phil Campbell High School, got her love of cooking from her grandmother, who began sharing her kitchen knowledge with Gunder6
man when she was young. “She would pick me up when I would get off the bus and take me to her house, and she taught me how to cook,” Gunderman explained. “My mom worked in a dental office, so I started cooking supper when I was little.” She said teaching FACS classes gives her the opportunity to pass that love on to the next generation. Snow on the Mountain is an easy, versatile recipe, allowing everyone at the table to choose their own favorite toppings, and the rolls are a great fast bread recipe for a mom – or anyone – on the
go. Gunderman said the green bean side dish is a favorite for her children, a copycat version of a dish they first ate at Disney World. “My kids are wanting to go back to Disney World just because of these green beans,” she said. One of her daughters, Anna Beth, plans to serve this green bean recipe as part of her wedding dinner this summer. The Stained Glass Cookies, cut into heart shapes, are a fun treat for Valentine’s Day or anytime, and using other cookie cutter shapes can make these suitable for any holiday or occasion. Franklin Living
