White Washed Buns

Combine the yeast and flour:

• 2 Tbsp Fermipan inst. yeast (use this type if possible)
• 4 cups flour 

Whip together the following ingredients:

• 8 Tbsp white sugar
• 6 Tbsp oil (Canola)
• 2 eggs
• 3 cups warm water

Add flour/yeast mixture and blend well.

Combine the following:

• 1 tsp salt
• 3-4 cups flour

Add the salt/flour to the mixture and blend well until smooth.

Pour out onto floured surface and knead.  Place in a large greased bowl, turning once so dough is coated.  Cover with cloth and let rise 15 min in warm over. Punch down. Let rise again about 30 min.  Punch down.
Pour out onto floured surface.  Form into buns (If you roll out and then use a glass to cut them they will be more uniform). Place on a greased pan.  Cover and let rise in a warm place.

Bake 15-18 min @350F
Makes about 4 doz.

Waikiki Meatballs

2 Tbsp corn starch

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup vinegar

1 Tbsp soya sauce

1 19 fl.oz pineapple tidbits.

1/2 green pepper, chopped

To start out with prep your meatballs (as many as your heart desires). I use pre made ones that M&M meat shop sells so I cook them and set them aside. Drain your pineapple and set the juice aside. Mix together your corn starch and brown sugar. Stir in your pineapple juice, vinegar and soya sauce. Cook in frying pan, stirring until thickened and clear. Boil for 1 minute. Add meatballs, pineapple and green pepper. Heat through. Serve with basmati rice.

Baked Mac & Cheese

This is a recipe from a Newfoundland cookbook that used to belong to my grandmother Mary Durnford. Sorry for the weird measurements........it's how it was in the cookbook.....

25 ml margarine

25 ml flour

2 ml salt

0.5 ml pepper

350 ml milk

250 ml grated cheddar cheese

1 ml Worcestershire sauce

1 ml prep mustard

250 ml macaroni

75 ml bread/cornflake crumbs

25 ml cheddar cheese

Boil pot of water, cook uncooked macaroni noodles and set aside. In pot melt your margarine and stir in your flour, salt and pepper. I don't measure the salt and pepper......just put what I like in. Pour in your milk and continue to stir over medium heat until sauce begins to thicken. Once thickened remove from heat and stir in Worcestershire sauce, mustard and cheddar cheese.....again I add a little extra cheese :) Once your cheese has melted mix noodles into sauce and pour into casserole dish. Top with buttered crumbs and cheddar cheese. I personally use cornflake crumbs and mix with a little melted butter. Bake at 400F for 20-25 minutes.

All mixed up.....waiting for topping

Ready for the oven.....

Sweet & Sour Chicken

adapted from Mel's Kitchen Cafe

Chicken:
3-4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 cup tapioca starch (found in Asian supermarkets)
2 eggs, beaten
1/4 cup canola oil

Sauce:
¾ cup sugar
4 tablespoons ketchup
½ cup vinegar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon garlic salt

Cut boneless chicken breasts into chunks. Season with salt and pepper. Dip chicken in cornstarch and then in egg. Fry in a little oil until brown but not cooked through. Place in a single layer in a baking dish. Mix sauce ingredients (below) together and pour over chicken.

Bake for one hour at 325 degrees. Turn chicken every 15 minutes so it is evenly coated with the sauce.  Turn the oven to broil and cook for another 1 1/2 to 2 minutes, just to crisp up the chicken. Serve over rice

Curried Chicken Pita Bites

1 cup finely diced cooked chicken

1/2 apple finely chopped

1/4 cup craisins

1 celery stalk, chopped

1 green onion, thinly sliced

1/3 cup mayo

1 tsp curry powder

12-15 mini pitas

Mix all ingredients together and then stuff into pitas. I slice them half way and open like a pocket and fill. Enjoy!!!

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Bacon Bruschetta

1 cup mayo

2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

1/4 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp black pepper

2 cups grated cheddar

3/4 cup bacon, cooked and chopped

2-3 large baguettes

Cook, cool and chop your bacon. I chop mine up before I fry it but it's your preference. Mix all the ingredients together in a bowl. Slice your baguettes width wise maybe 1/2 " thick and spread some of mixture on top. Not too topping, but don't be too cheap!! Bake @ 350 F until warm and cheese looks melted.

Apple Quinoa Curry Salad

Ingredients

Serves 4

• 1/4 cup raw whole almonds
• 1 cup white quinoa
• 1 teaspoon honey
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
• 1 teaspoon curry powder
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• Freshly ground pepper
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons dried currants
• 1 small McIntosh apple, cut into 1/8-inch-thick wedges
• 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves, coarsely chopped, plus more for garnish

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I made my quinoa as directed on the big bag from Costco. I made half a cup (serves two) boiled in one cup of water. Then turned it to low and let it cook for another 15 minutes. After 15 minutes I drained it and let it cool before 'fluffing' it. 

For the dressing, I disregarded the shallots, the currant and the mint. It tasted fine and was delicious divided on two large salads. I also added small pieces of chopped up chicken to make the salad more of a dinner meal. I used almond slivers, lightly baked in the oven and mixed everything together. The more apple the better as the sweet taste is a nice combination with the spicy curry flavor.