Ingredients: 1 pear, peeled, cored, cut in chunks
1/2 cup 1% milk
1/4 cup Egg Beaters or other egg substitute
1 tsp brown sugar
large pinch cinnamon
2 ice cubes, cracked
METHOD:
Place all ingredients in blender. Blend at high speed for 15 secon...
Curried Celery with Pears and Onions Recipe
Ingredients:1 Tbsp vegetable oil
3 cup celery cut in 1/2" pieces
1 cup sweet red bell pepper cut in 1/2" pieces
3/4 cup onion, cut in 1/2" pieces
1 1/2 - 2 tsp curry powder
1 1/2 cup peeled and cored ripe pears cut in
1 1/2" pieces
3/4 cup apple juice
1/2 tsp salt
2 cup steamed brown rice (3/4 cup uncooked)
METHOD:
In a large skillet heat oil until hot. Add celery, red pepper and onion, cook and stir until barely cris tender, about 5 minutes.
Add curry powder cook 1 for minute.
Add apple juice, pears and salt; simmer, covered, until vegetables and pears are tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
Stir in steamed...
Indonesian Chicken and Pear Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
1-1/2 cup cold cooked chicken breast (cubed)
3 fresh pears, halved and cored
1/4 cup peanuts, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup cucumber, thinly sliced
3 Tbsp crystalline ginger, slivered
2 Tbsp green onions, thinly sliced
Lemon juice
Iceberg lettuce cups or leaves
1/2 cup low-fat yogurt (for Curry Dressing)
1/2 tsp curry powder (for Curry Dressing)
1/4 tsp dry mustard (for Curry Dressing)
1/4 tsp ground allspice (for Curry Dressing)
1/4 tsp garlic powder (for Curry Dressing)
METHOD:
Place chicken in bowl. Cube 1 pear.
Add to chicken along with nuts, cucumber, ginger and onion.
Add curry...
Chicken & Pear Pockets Recipe
Ingredients:4 pita pockets, cut in halves
1 medium pear, cored, halved and thinly sliced
1 Tbsp lemon juice
8 slices of Swiss cheese (to reduce fat use a low fat or part skim Cheese)
3 chicken breast halves, cooked, cooled and sliced
Mayonnaise as needed (to reduce fat use fat free mayo)
Dijon-style mustard, as needed
Lettuce leaves, as needed
Salt and black pepper
METHOD:
Spread mayonnaise and mustard inside each pita half and line with lettuce leaves.
Toss pear slices with lemon juice to prevent browning.
Arrange pear slices and cheese in pita halves.
Season chicken with salt and pepper and...
Pear Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
6 cups pared, cored and cubed Pears, any variety
1/4 cup water
2 Tbsp sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
Touch of nutmeg
METHOD:
(Microwave Method) Combine all ingredients in 2-quart microwave-safe measure or bowl.
Cover and microwave on HIGH (100%) 6 minutes.
Stir pear mixture; rotate dish one-quarter turn and microwave at HIGH 6 to 8 minutes longer or until tender.
Puree in blender or food processor.
(Conventional Method) Increase water...
Baked Pears with Lemon Sauce Recipe
Ingredients:
4 pears (medium-sized), peeled
3 Tbsp water
1 Tbsp honey
2 whole cloves
2 tsp cornstarch (for Lemon Sauce)
3/4 cup skim milk, divided (for Lemon Sauce)
1 cinnamon stick (for Lemon Sauce)
1/2 tsp grated lemon rind (for Lemon Sauce)
3 Tbsp lemon juice (for Lemon Sauce)
1 Tbsp honey (for Lemon Sauce)
METHOD:
Cut pears in half lengthwise and remove cores.
Arrange pears, cut side up, in a glass baking dish.
Combine water, honey and cloves...
Poached Red Pear Zinfandel Recipe
Ingredients:
4 large ripe red pears or other pear variety
1 1/2 cups white zinfandel or rose wine
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
4 tsp honey
fresh mint leaves (optional)
METHOD:
Core pears from bottom, leaving stem intact.
Using a paring knife, peel a spiral channel from tip to bottom of fruit, if desired.
Slice the bottoms off pears to allow them to stand upright.
Stand pears up in the bottom of a large saucepan; add wine and vanilla.
Bring...
Sponge Fruit Flan Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
2-Oz Caster sugar
2-Oz flour
1/4 tsp baking powder
1 tin -peaches, cherries. strawberries
1-2tsp sugar
6-Oz syrup wipped cream
METHOD:
Grease an 8 inch sponge flan tin and sprinkle flour on it
Sieve flour and baking powder
Separetly whisk the eggs and suagr until ti is thick
Fold in the flour with a metal spoon
Pour the mixture into the tin and bake in a preheated oven for 15-20 minutes
Let it cool on a wire tray after...
Pineapple Carrot Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
4-Oz brown sugar
6 tbsp honey
4-Oz Carrots (grated)
1/2 tsp nut meg
4-Oz butter
5-Oz Water
1 Egg
4-Oz Meal Flour
4-Oz White Flour
2 tsp baking powder
METHOD:
Mix sugar, honey, carrots, raisons, nutmeg and water in a saucepan
Bring it to a boil and let it simmer for 5 minutes
Pour it in a mixing bowl and eggs
Sift the flour and baking powder and sprinkle it over the mixture
Mix thoroughly
Pour it into a greased 9 inch tin
Bake it in...
Biscuit Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pack merry biscuit, broken into small pieces
2 Eggs
3 tbsp cocoa powder
3/4 cup sugar
2-Oz butter
2 tbsp coconut (chopped)
1 cup walnuts (chopped finaly)
1/4 cup water
METHOD:
Beat Eggs, Add cocoa powder, water and sugar in a bowl
In a saucepan, melt butter on low heat
Add the egg mixture until it is thick
Add coconut, biscuits, walnuts and mix well
Put the mixture into a dish and shape the mixture in a circle like a cake
Chill...
Marble Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
6-Oz butter
6-Oz Caster Sugar
3 Eggs
Self rising flour
1/2 tspn Vanilla
2 tsp cocoa
2 tsp warm water
METHOD:
Grease a 7 inch square tin and base with butter paper
Cream the butter and add sugar until fluffy
Beat Eggs
Sieve all powders, except 1 tbsp flour
Divide the mixture into two portions
Fold vanilla essense and the remaining flour into one portion and fold cocoa powder in the other
Put spoonfulls of mixture into the tin side by...
Cranberry Salsa Recipe
Ingredients:
4 oz 100% cranberry juice blend
1½ cups diced tomatoes
1 cup fresh cranberries (sliced thin)
¼ cup ripe medium avocado (diced)
½ cup pineapple (diced)
½ cup scallions (including green tops) sliced thinly
2 Tbsps. lemon juice
¼ cup jalapeno peppers (chopped fine)
2 cloves crushed garlic (1 tsp.)
METHOD:
Fresh ground pepper, as desired
Place juice into a saucepan.
Boil for about 5 minutes until reduced to about 1Tbsp of syrup.
Place...
Cranberry Turkey Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
10-Oz cooked turkey breast (cubed)
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 large red apple, cored and cut into small pieces
1 orange peeled and segmented (or use a small can of mandarin oranges)
¼ cup dried cranberries
3 Tbsp walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
In a medium bowl, combine turkey, apple pieces, cranberries, orange, and walnuts.
Dressing:
1 cup jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup...
Cranberry Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups cranberries, whole
2 cups blueberries
1 cup sugar
3 Tbsp flour
1 9” ready-to-bake pie crust
METHOD:
Mix berries.
Combine sugar and cornstarch.
Stir into mixed berries.
Spread mixture into ready-to-bake pie shell.
Bake at 425ºF for 1 hou...
Cranberry Apple Crisp Recipe
Ingredients:
5 cups pared, sliced tart apples (about 6 medium
apples)
1½ cups fresh or frozen cranberries
1/3 cup sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp cinnamon
¼ cup butter
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.
Layer apples and cranberries in pan sprinkling with sugar as you layer.
Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Work in butter until light and crumbly.
Sprinkle topping evenly over...
Cranberry Vegetable Risotto Recipe
Ingredients: 2 Tbsp butter
1 small onion, diced
¾ cup Arborio rice
1 cup low-sodium vegetable broth
1 cup sliced portabella mushrooms
1 cup diced asparagus
¾ cup sweetened dried cranberries
2 Tbsp minced fresh basil
1 Tbsp Parmesan cheese
METHOD:
Preheat oven to 425ºF. Grease a medium casserole dish.
Melt butter in a large saucepan.
Add onion and cook over medium heat until soft.
Add rice cook for 2 minutes.
Add broth; bring to a boil for 2 minutes.
Stir in remaining ingredients, except Parmesan cheese.
Pour mixture into casserole dish. Cover and bake for 30 minutes.
Stir in cheese. Serve...
CheeseCake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups (200 grams) of graham wafer crumbs or finely crushed vanilla wafers (cookies in a food processor until crumbs)
1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated white sugar
1/2 cup (114 grams) unsalted butter (melted)
Filling:
32 ounces (1 kg) (4 - 8 ounces packages) cream cheese, room temperature (use full fat, not reduced or fat free cream cheese)
1 cup (200 grams) granulated white sugar
3 tablespoons (35 grams) all purpose flour
5 large eggs,...
Velvet Heart Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups (250 grams) sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons (15 grams)cocoa powder
1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter
1 1/2 cups (300 grams) granulated white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
2 tablespoons liquid red food coloring
1 teaspoon white distilled vinegar
1 teaspoon baking soda
METHOD:Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and place rack in center of oven....
Apple Coffee Cake Recipe
Ingredients:2/3 cup butter (room temp)
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup sour cream 1 tsp.
vanilla1 1/3 cup flour2/3 tsp.
baking soda1/8 tsp.
salt1 chopped fresh apple (about a cup)
1/3 raisins (optional)
Topping
1/4 cup flour.
1/4 cup brown sugar(firmly packed)2 tbsp.
butter (room temp)1/2 tsp. cinnamon
Method:
In mixing bowl, cream buter and 1/3 cup sugar until light/fluffy. Beat in sour cream, vanilla and egg.
Combine the flour, baking...
Berry Tart Recipe
Ingredients:
1 package (15 ounces) rolled refrigerated unbaked pie crusts (2 crusts)
Nonstick cooking spray
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 package (12 ounces) frozen mixed berries
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup whipping cream
1/3 cup purchased lemon curd
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Fresh mint sprigs for garnish (optional)
Method:
Let piecrust stand according to package directions.
Heat oven...
Pizza Bites Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tube 10 count refrigerated biscuits
1/2 cup pizza sauce or spaghetti sauce
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
METHOD:
Grease a 12-inch pizza pan.
Separate the biscuits, then snip or cut each biscuit into 4 pieces.
Place the pieces in a bowl with the sauce and toss to coat.
Arrange dough pieces in an 8-inch circle in the pizza pan.
Sprinkle with the cheese.
Bake in a 400 degree oven for about 15 minutes or until golde...
Blue Cheese Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 clove garlic (minced)
2-Oz blue cheese
METHOD:
In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, vinegar, and garlic.
Crumble bleu cheese into the bowl and mix wel...
French Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1 cup olive oil
1 tsp garlic salt
1/2 tsp paprika
Pepper
2 tsp onion (minced)
1 (18-Oz) bottle catsup
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a blend...
Oregano Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
2 tsp lemon juice
1 clove garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup olive oil
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a blend...
Parsley-Lime Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 cup lime juice
1 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
1/4 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
Salt and pepper
METHOD: Combine all ingredients in a blend...
Caesar Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
3 tbsp sour cream
1 egg (slightly beaten)
1 tsp garlic salt
Pepper
3 tbsp olive oil
2 tsp white wine vinegar
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a blend...
Roquefort Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
8-Oz roquefort cheese
13-Oz can evaporated milk
1 quarter mayonnaise
2 garlic cloves (minced)
METHOD:
Combine roquefort cheese and milk in a saucepan.
Cook, stirring, over low heat until cheese melts.
Add mayonnaise and garlic.
Cover and refrigerate to blend flavor...
Roquefort Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients: 2 to 3-OZ roquefort cheese
6 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp sour cream
4 tsp sherry vinegar
Salt
METHOD:
Combine cheese, sour cream, and vinegar in a blender. Stir in olive oil and add sa...
Yogurt & Bleu Cheese Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup plain yogurt
2 tbsp olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 clove garlic (minced)
1 to 2 ounces bleu cheese (crumbled)
METHOD:
Mix all ingredients in a blend...
Cucumber Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
3 medium cucumbers
2 small onions
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 tsp garlic powder
2 tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 quarter mayonnaise
METHOD:
Process cucumbers and onions in a food processor.
Stir in sugar lemon juice, garli powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
In a medium-sized bowl, combine cucumber mixture and mayonnais...
Celery Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cup celery (thinly sliced)
3/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
Pepper
1 clove garlic (minced)
METHOD:
Process all ingredients in a blender until smooth. If desired, dressing can be pressedthrough a strainer to remove the remaining celery piec...
Mustard Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 tsp. fresh tarragon (chopped)
One 1/2 tbsp sherry vinegar
One 1/2 tsp Dijon mustard
2 tbsp sour cream
6 tbsp olive oil
Salt
METHOD:
In a small bowl, mix together vinegar, salt, mustard, tarragon, and sour cream. Whisk in olive o...
Lemon Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
Two 1/2 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp lemon peel (grated)
1 tsp sherry vinegar
1 garlic clove (minced)
3 tbsp olive oil
Salt
METHOD:
In a small bowl, mix together lemon juice, lemon peel, vinegar, salt, and garlic. Whisk inolive o...
Vinegar & Oil Salad Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
Red wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
Place olive oil in a small bowl. Add vinegar until desired taste is achieved. Add salt andpepp...
Ranch Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tsp onion (minced)
1/8 tsp garlic powder
1 tbsp dried parsley
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup buttermilk
METHOD:
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together mayonnaise and buttermilk. Stir in remainingingredien...
Balsamic Vinaigrette Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp sugar
1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
1 garlic clove (minced)
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
Combine oils. Add remaining ingredients and mix we...
Tarragon Dressing Recipe
Ingredients: 3/4 cup olive oil
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1 tbsp mustard
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1/2 tsp. fresh tarragon (finely chopped)
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
Combine oils. Add remaining ingredients and mix we...
Oriental Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tbsp oriental sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tbsp soy sauce
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1/2 tsp sugar
METHOD:
Combine oils. Add remaining ingredients and mix we...
Garlic Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:1 egg
Salt and pepper
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
5 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 cup fresh green herbs (chives, parsley, basil, dill)
METHOD:
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the egg, salt, 1 tbsp. vinegar, and garlic.
Whisk in 1/2 c. of the olive oil, pouring slowly.
After dressing thickens, add the rest of the vinegar and oil, alternating a little of each at a time.
Whisk in the herbs and peppe...
Fresh Basil Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil
1 handful fresh basil leaves (chopped)
Juice of 1 lemon
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
Blend all ingredients in a blender until smoo...
Creamy Pesto Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (chopped)
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
2 tbsp pine nuts
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
Salt and pepper
2 cloves garlic (minced)
METHOD:
Place all ingredients in a blender and puree until smoo...
Creamy Italian Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp milk
1 tbsp red wine vinegar
1/16 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp fresh oregano (chopped)
1/2 tsp fresh basil (chopped)
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
All ingredients should just be stirred together unless otherwise not...
Romano-Dill Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup mayonnaise
2/3 cup. milk
1/4 cup. romano cheese (grated)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp. dried dill weed
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
All ingredients should just be stirred together unless otherwise not...
Buttermilk Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup buttermilk
2 cloves garlic (minced)
1 tbsp. fresh chives (chopped)
1/4 cup. fresh parsley (chopped)
2 tbsp. fresh dill (chopped finely)
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
All ingredients should just be stirred together unless otherwise not...
Creamy Garlic & Dill Dressing Recipe
Ingredients:
1 cup milk
1 cup fresh parsley (chopped)
3 cloves garlic (minced)
1 cup mayonnaise
1 tbsp dried dill weed
Salt and pepper
METHOD:
Blend milk, parsley, and garlic in a blender until smooth.
Pour milk mixture into a bowl and add mayonnaise, dill weed, salt, and pepper.
Whisk until blende...
Chocolate Velvet Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
125 grams chopped butter
1 cup caster sugar
3 eggs
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 Cup cocoa
1 tsp Soda
Sour Cream (2tbsp-lemon juice+1 cup cream)
Sour Cream Chocolate Glaze:
Dark Chocolate
Unsalted Butter (60 grams)
Sugar( 1/2 cup)
Cream( 1/4 cup)
METHOD:
Grease cake pan, beat butter and sugar together
Add eggs and cream together
Sieve Flour. cocoa powder, soda and baking powder
Fold these ingredients in the butter mixture
Add...
Cocunut Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
2 eggs
6 tbsp Milk
4 Oz- Caster sugar
3 Oz- Coconut
6 Oz-Plain flour
2 tsp baking powder
4 Oz butter
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp coconut
METHOD:
Take 2 eggs and beat them lightly in a measuring jug
Add milk and fill up 1/4 pint
Mix in 1/2 the sugar and coconut and let it set for 20 minutes
Sift the flour and baking powder in a bowl
Stir in the remaining sugar
Rub in the butter until mixture looks like breadcrumbs
Add the coconut mixture,...
Paraline Sponge Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
4 Oz Caster sugar
3 Eggs
3 Oz Plain flour
4 Blanchd Almonds
1 Pack Chilled Cream
METHOD:
Grease and line the base of 2 8" sandwich tins
Preheated oven at 190'c
Whisk eggs and sugar in an electric beater, until thick, rojik sifted flour, rind and melted butter
Divide the mixture between the sandwich tins
Bake for 20 minutes
In a heavy pans, place almonds and sugar. Now heat to melt the sugar
Cook until sugar is caramelized and...
Date Cake Recipe
Ingredients:
3c Dates
185 grams butter
1 cup caster sugar
1 cup water
3 Eggs
1 tspn soda
1 cup self rising flour
1/2 cup plain flour
METHOD:
Grease an oven baking dish and cover base with butterpaper
In a saucepan, add dates, butter, sugar, water, soda and bring it to a boil
Stir and cover, let it cool for 30 minutes
Seperately beat eggs until fluffy
Add date mixture and mix it well
Add flour and mix well
Pour it into the tin bake oven at 190'C...
Cranberry Turkey Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
10-Oz cooked turkey breast, cubed
4 cups romaine lettuce, torn into small pieces
1 large red apple, cored and cut into small pieces
1 orange peeled and segmented (or use a small can of mandarin oranges)
¼ cup dried cranberries
3 Tbsp walnuts, coarsely chopped
3 kiwi fruit, peeled and sliced
In a medium bowl, combine turkey, apple pieces, cranberries, orange, and walnuts.
METHOD:
1 cup jellied whole-berry cranberry sauce
¼ cup frozen...
Choclate Swiss Roll Recipe
Ingredients:
3 Eggs
Soft Flour( 2 Oz flour+ 1 Oz Corn flour)
2 tbsp Cocoa Powder
Caster Sugar
1/4tbsp Vanilla Essence
1tbsp warm water
3 tbsp Jam
METHOD:
Grease an oven baking dish (9"x13") sift flour and salt 3 times
Break the eggs into a mixing bowl
Add sugar, vanilla essense and cocoa powder
Place the bowl over a pan of hot water and whisk with a hand beater until the mixture is creamy
Fold in the flour with a metal spoon
Fold in the water and...
Swiss Roll Recipe
Ingredients:
3 Eggs
Soft Flour (2 Oz Flour+ 1 Oz Corn Flour)
Caster Sugar
1/4 tsp Vanilla Essense
1 tbsp warm water
3 tbsp Jam
METHOD:
Grease an oven baking dish (9"x13") sift flour and salt 3 times
Break the eggs into a mixing bowl
Add sugar and vanilla essense
Place the bowl over a pan of hot water and whisk with a hand beater until the mixture is creamy
Flour with a metal spoon
Fold in the water and pour mixture into the baking dish
Put it in...
Banana Berry Jumble Recipe
Makes 2 servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
Ingredients:
2 bananas, halved and cut into ½ inch pieces
¾ cup cranberries, fresh or frozen
¼ cup oats
½ tsp nutmeg
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients in a large, non-stick skillet.
Cook on medium-high heat just until cranberries begin to soften, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat; cool slightly.
Spoon into bowls and top with whipped topping or frozen yogurt, if desired.
Nutritional analysis per serving: calories 212, protein 4g, fat 2g, percent calories from fat 8%, cholesterol 0mg, carbohydrates 50g, fiber 7g, sodium ...
Banana Nut Smoothie Recipe
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings
Each serving equals one 5 A Day serving
Recipe source: Produce for Better Health
Ingredients:
2 bananas, ripe
2 cups pineapple juice
2 Tbsp creamy peanut butter
2 tsp plain yogurt
1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
6 ice cubes
1 tsp nutmeg
METHOD:
Combine all ingredients, except nutmeg, in blender.
Cover and run on high until smooth and well-blended.
Sprinkle with nutmeg.
Nutritional analysis per serving:
calories 191, protein...
Almond Biscuits Recipe
Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups all−purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 egg
1 tsp almond essence
blanched almonds for decoration
beaten egg for glazing
METHOD:
Sift the flour, baking powder and salt into a bowl.
Cream the margarine (or butter) and sugar together until light, white and fluffy.
Beat in the egg and almond essence.
Stir in the sifted dry ingredients to make a stiff dough.
Form the mixture...
Bean Sprout Salad Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tablespoon Sesame seeds
1 pound Fresh bean sprouts thoroughly washed and drained
3 Garlic cloves, peeled and minced
2 md Scallions −− trimmed & minced
1 − 1" cube ginger, peeled and minced
2 tablespoon Oriental sesame oil
1/3 cup Soy sauce
2 tablespoon Cider vinegar
1 tablespoon Mirin (sweet rice wine)
2 teaspoon Light brown sugar
1 teaspoon Spicy sesame oil
METHOD:
PREHEAT OVEN TO 300F.
Toast the sesame seeds by spreading them...
Fortune Cookies Recipe
Ingredients:
8 oz. All−purpose flour
2 Tbl. Cornstarch
4 oz. Sugar
1/2 teas. Salt
4 oz. Vegetable oil
4 oz. Egg whites
1 Tbl. Water
2 teas. Vanilla extract.
METHOD:
In a deep bowl, mix the following ingredients: 8 oz. Flour, 2 tablespoons corn starch, 4 oz sugar and 1/2 teaspoon salt, blend in 4 oz. oil, 4 oz. Egg whites, 1 tablespoon water and 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and beat until smooth consistency.
Write your own "Fortune" on a piece of...
Garlic Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
1 egg white
1 Tablespoon cornstarch
1 Tablespoon dry white wine or sherry
4 green onions
1 teaspoon minced gingerroot
3 teaspoons minced fresh garlic (about 6 medium cloves)
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
Hot cooked rice
SAUCE:
1 teaspoon crushed chili paste (sambal oelek) or more to taste
2 teaspoons sugar
1 teaspoon cornstarch
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 Tablespoon water
2 Tablespoons...
Egg Salad Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
2 Eggs
2 tbsp mayanaise
1 spring onion (chopped)
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp pepper
Quater Cup-cabbage
Bread
METHOD:
Mix all chopped ingredients into mayanaise and seasoning
Spread it on a slice of bread
Do...
Pinwheel Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
Chicken Spread Or Beef Spread:
2 Picies Boneless hunter beef
2 tbsp mayanaise
Salt and Pepper
Egg Spread:
2 Eggs
2 tbsp mayaniase
Salt and Pepper
Green Sauce:
1 Cup mint and corriander
1 Lemon
1/2 tbsp salt
1 Clove garlic
Bread ( cut horizantaly)
METHOD:
Make 3 different spreads
Shred Cooked hunter beef, add mayanaise and seasoning
Mix it well
Boil and mash eggs
Add seasoning, mayanaise, and mix it well
In a blender, add herbs,...
Club Tikka Sandwich Recipe
Ingredients:
250 Grams Boneless Chicken
1 tbsp red chillie powder
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp Pepper
1 Clove garlic (chopped)
1/2 tbsp ginger (choped)
2 tbsp Oil
2,3 Lettace Leaves
1 tbsp Mayanaise
1 Egg
1 Slice Cheese
3 Bread Pieces
METHOD:
Heat Oil in a fry pan, cut chicken into cubes and add them to the oil
Add choped garlic and ginger, fry till chicken is tender
Add seasning and let the chicken cool
On a slice of bread, spread mayanaise, put...
Orange Beef Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 Lb. Top round steak
2 Tb Sherry
2 Tb Cornstarch
2 Egg whites
6 Tb Peanut oil
SAUCE:
1 1/2 cups Beef stock
2 Tbsp Light soy sauce
1 Tbsp Sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Cornstarch
1 Tbsp Red wine vinegar
5 Dried red chile peppers, broken into pieces
8 Thin slices of orange rind (orange part only) or more
Fresh ground black pepper to taste
METHOD:
Whisk together the sherry, cornstarch, and egg whites until the mixture is foamy.
Add the beef and...
Sesame Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
1 pound boneless chicken (or pork or steak)
2 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 ounces small mushrooms, quartered
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips
4 scallions, chopped diagonally
Boiled rice (to serve)
Marinade:
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon soy sauce
few drops of Tabasco sauce
1−inch piece...
Mandarin Pancakes Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
3/4 cup boiling water
2 tablespoons sesame oil
METHOD:
Place flour in a bowl.
Add boiling water, stirring with chopsticks or a fork until dough is evenly moistened.
On a lightly floured board, knead dough until smooth and satiny, about 5 minutes.
Cover and let rest for 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured board, roll dough into a cylinder; cut into 16 equal pieces.
Roll each piece into a ball, then flatten slightly into...
Empress Chicken Wings Recipe
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds Chicken Wings
3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Minced Fresh Ginger Root
1 Clove Garlic, Minced
2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil
1/3 cup Cornstarch
2/3 cup Water
2 Green Onions And Tops, Cut Into Thin Slices
1 teaspoon Slivered Fresh Ginger Root
METHOD:
Disjoint the chicken wings; discard tips (or save for stock).
Combine soy sauce, sherry, minced ginger and garlic in a large bowl, stir in chicken.
Cover...
Fried Wontons Recipe
Ingredients:
1 lb. Won ton skins
1/2 lb. Fresh ground pork
1/2 lb. Fresh prawns
4 Dried mushrooms, soaked for 2 hours
8 Water chestnuts, finely chopped
2 Stalks green onions, finely chopped
2 small Eggs, beaten
1/4 ts Pepper
1 1/2 ts Salt
Yield: About 60 to 70.
METHOD:
Shell and devein prawns. Mince fine. Stem mushrooms and mince caps.
Mix with prawns, pork, water chestnuts, green onions, half of the beaten eggs and all of the seasonings.
WRAPPING:
Place...
Lo Mein Noodles Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups cooked Chinese noodles (or very thin spaghetti) rinsed and drained
12 oz. diced cooked meat (beef, chicken, pork ... any)
1 package frozen French−style green beans (thawed)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
3 scallions, chopped
1 slice ginger, shredded
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teas. MSG (Accent)
1 teas. sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 teas. sesame oil
2 Tbls. sherry
METHOD:
Mix together MSG, sugar, and soy sauce. Set...
Kung Pao Chicken Recipe
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons oyster sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
3/4 pound boneless, skinless chicken
Sauce:
1/4 cup Chinese black vinegar or balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup chicken broth
3 tablespoons Chinese rice wine or dry sherry
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce
2 teaspoons sugar
2 1/2 tablespoons cooking oil
8 small dried red chilies
4 teaspoons minced garlic
2 stalks celery,...
Hoison Beefs and Scallion Roll
Ingredients:
1 whole flank steak
1/2 cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1/2 cup ginger −−chopped, fresh
dash black pepper
1/2 cup hoisin sauce
1 bunch scallions
METHOD:
In a shallow dish, mix together the soy sauce, oil, garlic, ginger, and some pepper.
Add the beef and marinate overnight in the refrigerator,turning once.
Heat the broiler.
Pat the marinated meat dry and broil the steak, about 4 inches from the heat, until rare, 5 to 6 minutes per...
Shrimp with Snow Peas Recipe
Ingredients:
2/3 lb. tiger prawns
Marinade for shrimp:
1 1/2 tbsp sherry
1/2 tbsp salt
1/2 tbsp grated ginger
1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
1 tbsp water
Seasoning:
1 Tb. chicken broth
3 Tb. water
1/2 tsp. cornstarch
3 Tb. oyster sauce (very important)
1 Tb. hoisin sauce
Also Required:
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, pressed or minced
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 lb. snow peas
METHOD:
Shell and devein prawns.
Rinse and pat dry with a paper towel.
Combine...
Foo Yung Recipe
Ingredients:
6 eggs, beaten well
1 cup shredded cooked meat (roast pork, shrimp, almost any!)
2 cups fresh bean sprouts (or 1 can)
2 scallions, chopped, including the green ends
1 medium onion, shredded
1 teaspoon sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 teaspoon MSG (optional)
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1/2 cup chicken stock or water
Vegetable oil for frying
METHOD:
Make gravy if desired (recipe follows). Preheat oven to 200F.
Line...
Egg Roll Recipes
Ingredients:
1 lb. chinese cabbage (Napa)
2 stalks celery
1/2 lb. cooked shrimp
1/2 lb. cooked pork or chicken livers
10 water chestnuts
1/3 cup bamboo shoots
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
Liberal dash pepper
1/2 tsp. light soy sauce
1/4 tsp. sesame oil
1 beaten egg
10 egg roll skins
3 cups oil
METHOD:
Boil cabbage and celery until very tender.
Drain and squeeze out excess water.
Shred very fine and set aside to drain further.
Parboil shrimp...
