PORK TERIYAKI AND APRICOT GLAZED, BATTERED SHRIMP AND VEGETABLE FRIED RICE

BANANA CREAM PUFFS

INGREDIENTS FOR PASTRY:
(makes about 12 puffs)

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter,
1 cup water,
1 cup flour,
3 large eggs,
dash of salt;

DIRECTIONS:

In a saucepan heat butter, water and salt over medium heat until mixture boils and butter melts. Reduce heat to low; vigorously stir in flour all at once until mixture forms a ball. Transfer pastry to a bowl and cool for few minutes. Stir in eggs 1 at the time, beating well after each addition. Preheat oven to 400 F. Grease a baking sheet; form 2 inches balls and place them on prepared baking sheet few inches apart. Bake until light golden brown , for about 35 to 45 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Gently slice the top of each puff and spoon filling (or use the cake decorator for more attractive look). Replace the top of each puff and dust with powder sugar.

INGREDIENTS FOR BANANA CREAM:

1 pk. (3.1/2 oz.) instant banana pudding
2 cups milk
1.1/2 cup whipped topping (optional)
Mix banana pudding and milk until smooth. Chill for 1 hour.

PORK AND CABBAGE STEW WITH RICE

INGREDIENTS:
1 head cabbage finely shredded,
1 lb. ground pork meat,
1 large onion, sliced,
1 cup rice,
1 can 8 oz. diced tomatoes,
2,3 bay leaves,
1/3 teaspoon dry thyme,
2 tablespoons olive oil,
salt and pepper to taste;
DIRECTIONS:
In a cooking pan heat oil; add meat and cook it until light brown; add onion and all the spices ; cook for a minute or so stirring; add rice and tomatoes; cook for a minute or so; add cabbage and 1.1/2 cup water; stir, cover and simmer for 15 to 2o minutes, or until cabbage is well cooked.

CABBAGE AND MEAT TARTS - APPETIZER

INGREDIENTS:
2 cups finely shredded cabbage,
1 cup ground meat (pork, beef, chicken...)
1/2 cup sliced onion,
1 medium tomato, diced,
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic,
salt and pepper to taste,
slices of french bread,
olive oil or butter for grilling;
DIRECTIONS:
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil; add meat and cook it until golden brown; add onion, cabbage, garlic, salt and pepper; stir fry for 3 , 4 minutes; add tomato and stir fry for 1, 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat, set aside.
Using olive oil or butter, grill bread slices on both sides to light golden brown. Top with cabbage and meat mixture and serve warm. Reheat leftover (if any) before serving!

FRUIT TART

BREAKFAST SAUSAGE, POTATO SALAD AND SAUTEED MUSHROOMS

ROSEMARY BEEF SHANK AND GARLIC HERBED FRIES

PORK AND VEGETABLE SOUR SOUP

INGREDIENTS:
1.1/2 LB. pork meat, cut in 2.1/2 in. pieces,
1 cup diced carrots,
1.1/2 cup chopped onion,
1 cup chopped celery,
3 potatoes, cut in 2 in. cubes,
1 cup diced green bell pepper,
1/2 cup rice,
1/4 cup olive oil,
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley,
1/2 cup chopped fresh dill,
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice,
1 cup sour cream,
2 eggs,
1/3 cup vegeta.

CHEESE BALLS APPETIZER WITH BLACK SESAME SEED

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup crumbs Feta cheese,
1/2 cup cream cheese, room temp.,
1/3 cup butter, room temp.,
1/3 cup finely chopped red onion,
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley,
1/3 cup black sesame seeds;
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients, minus sesame seeds. Refrigerate until firm. Form 2.1/2 inches balls (or smaller) and roll into sesame seeds. Refrigerate until 1o minutes before serving; will be more easy to spread on crackers, fresh bread, vegetables...

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