Friday, August 7, 2009

Easter Egg Sandwiches

Ingredients:
6 hard-cooked eggs, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped green pepper (optional)
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon salt
A dash of pepper

Method:
Mix all ingredients and spread on bread; makes 6 sandwiches.

Fruity Salad

Ingredients
1 stick celery, cleaned sliced into juliennes
8-10 cherry tomatoes
2 canned pineapple slices, chopped
1/2 cup peanuts, salted, roasted
1 tbsp. Soft raisins
1 tbsp. Pine nuts
1/2 cup cream
1 tbsp. Mayonnaise or cheese spread
1/4 cup thick (tied) curds
2 tbsp. Pineapple syrup (from can)
1/4 tsp. Pepper powdered
3 banana, sliced
salt to taste

Method

Take a large glass salad bowl.
Cream together cream, cheese, curds, syrup, salt and pepper.
Add all other ingredients except bananas
Mix well, chill and add bananas before serving

Easter Chocolate

Ingredients:
3/4 cup condensed milk
1 cup soft butter
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vanilla essence
1 cup flaked coconut
2 cups powdered sugar (keep 2 tbsp aside for sprinkling)
1/2 cup nuts (of your choice)
2 cups semi-sweetened chocolates
1 tbsp butter
Method:

Beat butter and salt till fluffy
Add milk, coconut and sugar, vanilla essence and nuts
Mix it well, till it is stiff
Dust the dough with 2 tbsp sugar
Knead the dough till smooth
Set aside for 5 minutes
Shape the dough into small desired moulds (like eggs, or ball..)
Place a large pan or double boiler with water to boil
Place a small pan or upper section over simmering water
Add chocolate chips and butter, melt while stirring very gently
When smooth, take from fire
Dip the shapes and place it on waxed paper to harden