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WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
The student news site of Liberty High School in Frisco, Texas

WINGSPAN
Ashvita Girish

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter

Ashvita Girish, a senior, is looking forward to her final year as a Wingspan writer. In her spare time, she bakes, paints, and plays the Carnatic flute. She is excited to see what this school year brings for her and is eager to share her experiences with her peers.

contact: ashvita.girish.214@k12.friscoisd.org

All content by Ashvita Girish
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for a strawberry smoothie bowl

Strawberry smoothie bowl

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2022
The number of people in American that have cut out gluten from their diet has been rising over the years. Among those saying goodbye to gluten is staff reporter Ashvita Girish and in this new, weekly blog, she will provide recipes and her take on whether it's worth making or not.

Goodbye Gluten

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 9, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for gluten-free stir fry noodles.

Stir-fried noodles

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 2, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her gluten-free recipe for lemon raspberry bites.

Lemon Raspberry Bites

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
April 4, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for lemon glazed cookies.

Glazed lemon cookies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
March 28, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for gluten-free lemon cookies, a perfect dessert for warmer weather.

In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for chai almond biscuits.

Chai almond biscuits

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
March 21, 2022
Some avocados, bread crumbs. Italian seasoning and some egg whites are all that is needed to make gluten free fried avocado tacos.

Fried avocado tacos

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
March 17, 2022
Embracing Mexican cuisine, Ashvita shares her recipe for pickled mangoes.

Spicy pickled mango

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 28, 2022
Ashvita shares her recipe for gluten-free bean dip, perfect for a quick snack.

Pinto bean corn salad

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 14, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her recipe for the perfect winter dessert: fruit cake.

Fruit Cake

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 7, 2022
Homemade ice cream seems to be a healthier option in the eyes of Ashvita. In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Girish shares her take on vanilla banana ice cream.

Vanilla banana ice cream

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 31, 2022
In this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita shares her easy bake cookie recipe.

White chocolate-chip cookies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 24, 2022
Staff Reporter Ashvita Girish shares her gluten-free recipe for peppermint brownies.

Peppermint brownies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 10, 2022
Staff reporter Ashvita Girish explains her recipe for gluten-free cranberry bread.

Cranberry walnut bread

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 13, 2021
Pindi Chole

Pindi Chole

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 6, 2021
scones

Orange scones

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 29, 2021
apple pie, baking, food

Apple Clafoutis

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 15, 2021
Rotis

Rotis

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 8, 2021
Homemade paneer

Homemade paneer

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 1, 2021
Okra curry

Okra curry

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2021
On this week’s edition of Goodbye Gluten, staff reporter Ashvita Girish explains her recipe for pesto picnic sandwiches.

Pesto Finger Sandwiches

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 22, 2021
On this week's edition of Goodbye Gluten, staff reporter Ashvita Girish explains her recipe for Thai red curry with sweet peppers and tofu.

Thai red curry with sweet peppers and tofu

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2021
Vegetable Kathi Roll

Vegetable Kathi Roll

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 26, 2021
Baked pesto pasta

Baked pesto pasta

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2021
Neer mor spiced buttermilk

Neer mor spiced buttermilk

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
August 30, 2021
Black Bean Noodle Stir-Fry

Black Bean Noodle Stir-Fry

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
August 21, 2021
Staff reporter Aden McClune shares his perspective on various issues in his weekly column, Random Thoughts.

With all the new products blooming for her garden, Girish shares her recipe for a fresh and rich roasted butternut squash and herb soup.

Roasted butternut squash and herb soup

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 13, 2021
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish provides the recipe for a fresh black bean salad. From a healthy dish to the perfect addition for a dinner party, the salad is sure to spice up any meal.

Black bean salad

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 6, 2021
In need for a filling brunch plate, Girish shares her recipe for goat cheese and veggie tart. Because making the filling may be time-consuming, Girish uses soft bread for the crust which reduces the cooking time.

Goat cheese and veggie tart

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
April 27, 2021
A simple yet tasty breakfast recipe with fresh and gluten-free ingredients.

Breakfast bruschetta

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
April 15, 2021
A simple recipe that brings back a flood of memories.

Guava pudding

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
April 11, 2021
Simple yet versatile, in this week's Goodbye Gluten, junior Ashvita Girish guides through her gluten-free baked pasta recipe. It contains fresh ingredients like zucchini and mushrooms, but the dish can be altered in numerous ways to one's liking.

Baked pasta

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
March 25, 2021
Made with the most fresh ingredients, this homemade mango banana ice cream will be the cure to the hot Summer days that are soon to come.

Mango banana ice cream

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
March 18, 2021
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish creates a carrot cake to satisfy the sweet tooth with a gluten-free recipe.

[Photo] Carrot cake

March 4, 2021
With the addition of butter, garlic, and balsamic glaze, in this week's Goodbye Gluten Girish transforms a regular potation into a Hasselback potato for a gluten-free dish.

Hasselback potatoes

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 25, 2021
Traditionally a fried dish, in this Goodbye Gluten, Girish cooks Gobi Manchurian with an air fryer to reduce the amount of oil and grease for a healthier option.

Gobi Manchiruan

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 12, 2021
This week Girish satisfies one's sweet tooth with a gluten-free chocolate banana bread. This soft and gooey treat is the perfect way to end a meal but lacking the dietary restriction worries.

Chocolate banana bread

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
February 4, 2021
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish uses oats to create a traditional Indian food, chillas. This dish provides a gluten-free option for a delicious warm breakfast.

Oat chillas

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 28, 2021
With the cool weather parked for the Winter, Girish explains how to make a warm and tasty gluten-free black bean soup.

Black bean soup

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 22, 2021
After many tries and recipes to perfect her craft, Girish created her own gluten-free flour. In this week's Goodbye Gluten, she explains how to incorporate it to develop the perfect gluten-free brownies.

Brownies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 14, 2021
Rather than adding unnecessary processed sugars, this week Girish explains how to make delicious gluten-free ice cream using only bananas, oat milk, and vanilla extract.

Banana ice cream

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
January 7, 2021
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish brings a special treat in honor of her dad's birthday. The vegan chocolate cream pie is the perfect way to finish any meal, and it can easily be done from home to experience the fresh and creamy texture.

Vegan chocolate cream pie

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 17, 2020
art

Yasameen Ayub

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 16, 2020
With Girish's gluten-free pancake recipe, everyone can enjoy this delicious breakfast food made with buckwheat flavor for a worry-free breakfast.

Blueberry banana pancakes

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 10, 2020
What may seem a bland ingredient often allows for the most creativity. In this week’s Goodbye Gluten, Girish explains how to create a delicious treat with the versatility of granola.

Almond and vanilla granola

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
December 3, 2020
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish explains how to make Thattai, a crispy south Indian treat.

Thattai

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 19, 2020
Made of deep-fried rice, Mullu Murukku is an Indian snack that can be tailored to different preferences in taste. In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Ashvita Girish explains how to make this delicious treat from the comfort of one's home.

Goodbye Gluten: Mullu Murukku

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 12, 2020
In this week's Goodbye Gluten, Girish explains how to make Panzanella, a fresh Italian salad. With gluten-free bread and nutritious vegetables, this is perfect for anyone looking for a healthy and delicious meal.

Goodbye Gluten: Panzanella

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
November 5, 2020
With the festive season quickly approaching, Girish explains how to make a sweet almond treat perfect for sharing with others.

Goodbye Gluten: badam halwa

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 29, 2020
In spirit of Halloween soon approaching, Girish explains how to combine chocolate and peanut butter to create the perfect treat similar to the popular Halloween candy, Reese's chocolate.

Goodbye Gluten: chocolate peanut butter brownies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 15, 2020
As a family favorite, Girish explains how to make a quick and nutritious smoothie. While Girish explains the berry smoothie recipe, there are endless combinations of fruits and vegetables one can create for personal preference.

Goodbye Gluten: berry smoothie

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 8, 2020
Though making gluten-bread may be difficult, Girish explains how to create a simple and delicious alternative. Accoding to Girish, adding cheese to the biscuits make the process easier.

Cheese biscuits

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
October 1, 2020
A visit to the store resulted in a finger millet bread discovery. With this gluten free bread, Girish explains how to make a classic tomato bruschetta.

Classic bruschetta

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 24, 2020
Junior Michelle Jaeger uses her paints and canvas to express her ideas of individuality and perspective on different things.

Michelle Jaeger

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 23, 2020
As a substitute to whole milk, Girish demonstrates how to make customizable gluten-free milk for one's daily coffee.

Oat milk

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 17, 2020
Green bean stir-fry

Green bean stir-fry

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 10, 2020
Bhele Poori

Bhele Poori

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
September 3, 2020
Mango banana ice cream

Mango banana ice cream

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
August 27, 2020
Ripstick Birthday Cake

Ripstick Birthday Cake

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
August 20, 2020
The halls of the school will be empty Tuesday after Frisco ISD canceled school due to inclement weather.

Teachers adjust to changes brought by new Virtual Academy

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
August 14, 2020
AP students take AP exams in May, however, the deadline to pay for fall courses is now. Students must pay through Online School Fees by Nov. 1.

AP students struggle to submit their exams

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 18, 2020

Tarini Pankanti

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 15, 2020
For Girish, the perfect oatmeal cookie recipe has been hard to come by. But she filled her craving for these classic cookies with Carol Fenster’s recipe.

Oatmeal cookies

Ashvita Girish, Staff Reporter
May 14, 2020
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