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Shrimp and Nori Rolls

30th August 2008

Shrimp and Nori Rolls

List of ingredients for Shrimp and Nori Rolls:

1 cup of shrimp.
1 tablespoon of mayonnaise.
1 green onion, thinly sliced.
2 sheets of nori.
¼ English cucumber, seeded, julienned.
1 tablespoon of toasted sesame seeds.

Method for making:

Drain the shrimp and combine with the mayonnaise and sliced green onion.

Lay out one sheet of nori lengthwise on a flat surface.

Place half of the shrimp mixture one inch from the edge.

Lay half the cucumber evenly beside the shrimp.

Sprinkle with half the sesame seeds.

Roll up tightly.

Repeat with the other half of the ingredients.

Cut each roll into 6 pieces.

Source: Nori Recipes.

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8th August 2008

Yummy Banana Donuts

List of ingredients:

4 cups of all-purpose flour.
1 cup of granulated sugar.
1 cup of mashed bananas.
1/2 cup of buttermilk.
1/4 cup of shortening.
2 medium eggs.
4 teaspoons of baking powder.
1 ½ teaspoons of vanilla extract.
1 teaspoon of baking soda.
1 teaspoon of nutmeg.
½ teaspoon of salt.

Instructions:

Cream shortening and sugar together.

Add eggs to the mixture and beat well.

Mix the bananas, vanilla extract and buttermilk.

Add this to the creamed mixture along with other dry ingredients.

Roll mixture out onto a lightly floured surface.

Cut and leave to stand for 15 minutes.

Deep fry until golden brown.

Source: Donut Recipes.

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5th August 2008

Recipe for Spanish Omelette

Here is a really interesting option if you have a lot of eggs:

Ingredient list

1 1/2 cups of sliced potatoes.
1/2 cup of chopped onion.
1/2 cup of chopped red bell pepper.
1 garlic clove, minced.
1/4 cup of green olives, pitted and chopped.
1 tablespoon of minced fresh oregano.
1/2 cup of non-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded.
8 large egg whites.
4 large eggs.
Pinch of salt.
Pinch of pepper.
1/2 teaspoon of olive oil, divided.
Vegetable cooking spray.

Method:

Place the sliced potato in a saucepan and cover with water.

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.

Simmer for fifteen minutes or until tender; then drain. Cool, dice and set aside.

Heat a medium non-stick skillet over medium heat.

Add the chopped onion, bell pepper, and minced garlic; then saute for eight minutes.

Add the potato, olives, and oregano; then cook for one minute or until thoroughly heated.

Remove from heat, stir in the cheese and set aside.

In a bowl, combine the egg whites, eggs, salt, and pepper; stir well with a whisk.

In a small non-stick skillet coated with cooking spray, heat 1/4 teaspoon of oil over medium-high heat. Add half of egg mixture to skillet.

Using a spatula, lift the edges of the omelette; allow uncooked portion to flow underneath cooked portion.

Cook for three minutes, then flip the omelette.

Spoon one cup of potato mixture onto half of the omelette.

Loosen with a spatula and fold in half.

Cook an additional minute on each side.

Slide onto a plate.

Repeat this procedure with the other half of ingredients.

Recipe source: Spanish Recipes.

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