FRIED PRAWNS

INGREDIENTS:

PRAWNS 500 GRAMS

PAPRIKA POWDER 1 TSP

GREEN CHILLIES (CHOPPED) 3

PAKISTANI CHINESE SALT 1 TSP

EGGS 2

WHITE FLOUR 4 TBSP

CORNFLOUR 3 TBSP

SALT TO TASTE

OIL FOR FRYING

METHOD:

* CLEAN AND DE_VEIN PRAWNS.

* PUT PRAWNS, SALT, PAPRIKA POWDER, GREEN CHILLIES, CHINESE SALT, WHITE FLOUR, CORNFLOUR AND EGGS IN A BOWL.

* MIX WELL AND MARINATE FOR 1 HOUR.

* HEAT OIL IN A WORK AND FRY PRAWNS ONE BY ONE.

* FRY ON HIGH FLAME TILL THEY TURN GOLDEN AND THEN TAKE THEM OUT ON PAPER TOWELS.

* SERVE DELICIOUS FRIED PRAWNS WITH TOMATO KETCHUP.

SALSA CHICKEN

INGREDIENTS:

1 small onion, diced

1/2 green bell pepper, diced

2 tablespoons olive oil

1 pound chicken (boneless,skinless chiken thighs or legs)

2 cups of salsa

1 pound greens (chopped spinach works well)

3 cups cooked brown rice

DIRECTIONS:

In a large oven safe pan saute onion and bell pepper in oil about 3 minutes. Next add chicken and brown on all sides. Stir in salsa and greens, then cover pan, reduce heat, and cook about 15 to 20 minutes until chicken is well cooked.

Serve over brown rice.This recipe is from Andrea, age 10, of the United States.

TASTY BANANA CAKE

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups flour

1 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

3/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1/2 cup vegetable oil

2 medium eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

4 medium bananas mashed

DIRECTIONS:

Combine the flour, sugar, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon. Set aside. Mix oil, eggs, and vanilla then add.

Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Mash the bananas, add to mixture, and beat for one more minute. Pour mixture into two 9X9X2 inch baking pans.

Bake for 30 to 35 minutes in a 350F (175C) degree oven.

Serves 10.

CRISPY FRENCH TOAST

INGREDIENTS:

6 bread slices

1/2 cup milk

2 eggs, beaten

1/4 teaspoon sugar

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon oil

DIRECTIONS:

Beat eggs. Add milk, sugar, and cinnamon and mix together. Use a fork to dip each bread slice into the mixture one at a time. The key here is to dip it in the mixture long enough to soak well, but not too long so you avoid it breaking apart.

Cook bread on a hot griddle or skillet over medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Use a potato masher to gently press down so your French toast is crispy and golden in the center without burning the crust.

Serves 3.

Suggested toppings: pure maple syrup, powdered sugar, creamed honey, cream cheese.

CHEESE BALL

INGREDIENTS:

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened

Worcestershire sauce

1/2 package blue cheese, crumbled

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

1 small onion minced

DIRECTION:

Beat cheese in mixer bowl until fluffy. Beat in onion and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in pecans. Chill. Mold into a ball, roll in parsley. Place on serving plate, cover and chill for 2hours. Serve with small crispy crackers.

YUMMY MANGO BANANA SHAKE

Ingredients

1/2 small mango - peeled, seeded and diced

1 banana, cut in chunks

1 scoop vanilla ice cream (optional)

1 tablespoon white sugar, or to taste

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon, or to taste

1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste

2 cups milk

Directions

Place mango, banana, and ice cream into a blender, and sprinkle with white sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour in milk and place the lid on the blender. Blend until smooth, then pour into cups to serve.

ENERGETIC SUMMER SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

2 bananas, broken into chunks

1 cup cubed papaya (optional)

1 cup cubed fresh pineapple

1 cup cubed honeydew

1 cup seedless grapes (optional)

3 cubes ice cubes (optional)

2 (6 ounce) containers fruit flavored yogurt

1/2 cup orange juice, or as needed

Directions

Place bananas, papaya, pineapple, honeydew, grapes, ice cubes, and yogurt into the bowl of a blender. Pour in orange juice. Cover and puree until smooth, adding additional orange juice if needed to achieve desired consistency.

STRAWBERRY SHAKE

Ingredients

1 cup plain yogurt

1/4 cup Strawberry Preserves

1 banana, peeled and cut into chunks

4 ice cubes

Fresh strawberries or mint leaves for garnish

Directions

Place yogurt, strawberry preserves, and banana in blender; blend until mixed. Add ice cubes and blend until smooth. Pour into tall glass and garnish with strawberry or mint sprig.