Lina's Yellow Rice

Ingredients:

• 2 cups rice (good quality rice)
  

• 2 1/4 cups thick coconut milk
  

• 1 stalk lemon grass, bruised
  

• 2 tsp turmeric, pound into a paste
  

• 2 bay leaves
  

• 1 tsp salt, or to taste

* Wash and drain rice. 

* Cook rice in coconut milk, lemon grass, turmeric paste, bay leaves, and salt to taste. 

* Stir well and continue cooking until coconut milk is absorbed.

 * Remove to a steamer and steam until rice is done. 

* Serve yellow rice with potatoes and meat analogue dish. 

* Enjoy!

Ingredients:

• 4 eggs

• 3/4 cup granulated sugar (you could add 1/4 cup more if you prefer more sweet dessert)

• 1/2 cup condensed milk
  150 gr All purpose flour

• 400 gr Coconut Juice*

• 4 tbl butter

• 1/4 cup chopped almonds

• 1 & 1/2 cup fresh young coconut meat (1 package of shredded young coconut meat)*

• 1/4 cup raisins (if you like)

Directions:

* Using high speed mixer, mix together eggs and sugar until mixture thickens.

* Slowly add milk , Mixed well with spoon.

* Add butter, flour, mixed *Add young coconut juice, coconut meat, and nuts.

*Grease a 9x13 inch casserole pan and add mixture.

*Bake at 350 degree for 40-45 minutes (Checking for doness around 35 minutes)

*When the tart done, place the raisins on the top of tart and bake 5-10 minutes more.

*For best taste, keep the tart in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Note:

- In USA the coconut juice, young coconut meat, and grated young coconut is usually found at Oriental Markets or 99 Ranch Market in the Freezer Dept.

-I got this recipe from Manado city, is a small city of Celebes island, Indonesia, where my parents live and the coconut tree grow everywhere..!

Ingredients:

• 1 lb. fresh noodles

• 2 Tbs. Vegetable oil

• 2 shallots, thin-sliced

• 2 cloves garlic, crushed

• 1 in. gingerroot, peeled and finely chopped

• 2 Tbs. soy sauce

• 1 tsp. sesame oil

• 1 tsp. salt or garlic salt or to taste

• 1/4 tsp. white pepper or to taste

• 5 cups of water

Vegetables:

• 2 scallions, cut into 1-inch pieces

• 1/4 cup thin-sliced carrot

• 1/4 chopped cabbage

• 1/4 cup small broccoli floret

• 2 Tbs. deep fried shallots

• and 2 egg sheets, slice thinly.

To make egg sheets:

* 2 eggs, beaten (add salt to taste)

* Heat 1 Tbs. of the oil in an omelet pan.

* Add half the beaten egg and fry both sides, like a thin pancake.

* Repeat to make a second egg sheet. When the egg sheets are cooled, slice then thinly.

Directions:

* Bring the water to a boil in a large pot, and add the noodles. Cook for approximately 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. (Boil until barely tender - do not overcook).

* Drain immediately and rinse it under cold water.

* Mix the noodles with 1 tbs. Of the sesame oil, and set it aside.

* Place the 2 Tbs.of  vegetable oil in a wok and cook over medium-high heat.

* Stir-fry the crush garlic, gingerroot and shallots until the color becomes yellow or brown, or the aroma comes out.

* Add the soy sauce, scallions, carrot, cabbage, broccoli, salt and pepper, stir fry it for another 2-3 minutes.

* Add the noodles and stir it well. Last, add of sliced egg sheet (or cook gluten).

* Mix well so that all the ingredients will be evenly distributed.

* Taste and adjust the seasoning - (salt, white pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil add as needed)

* Place the noodles on a platter and sprinkle the top with deep fried shallots. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Makes 4 servings.

Note: 

-I used garlic salt instead regular salt.

-You can substitute the vegetables with or add with veggie hot-dog or gluten. (I used ready serve braised gluten - Cha'i Pow Yu Brand - Can be found in oriental supermarket)

-For vegetables :
You can used any vegetables you like or even add the cook fresh mushrooms and fried tofu.

-Just remember to adjust the seasoning - (salt, white pepper, soy sauce and sesame oil) and if you have teriyaki sauce you can add little bit.

Ingredients:

• 2 medium Potatoes

• 2 medium Green Peppers - Sliced as desired

• 1 Package firm Tofu - Cut into a cubes

• 1 can Mushroom gravy (10.25 oz) - you can substitute any flavor of gravy

• 1 can Braised gluten (ready used) - Cha'i Pow Yu Brand  (you can substitute with your favorite brand.  Cha'i Pow Yu can be found in most oriental markets.)

• Garlic Salt and Pepper as needed for flavor

• Cooking oil as needed for browning

Directions:

* In a frying pan over medium heat add cooking oil and when hot, add the tofu and toss until brown.  Remove tofu and set the pan aside.

* Cut potatoes into 1/4 inch thick slices, sprinkle garlic salt, pepper and microwave until tender.   Then brown potatoes in a frying pan and drain the oil.

* Add the green pepper to the pan with the potatoes and stir until hot.

* Add the tofu, the gluten and gravy under a medium heat.

* Mix evenly until thoroughly heated. Serve over steamed rice.

* Makes 4 servings.

 - This my favorite dish for potluck, I just double or triple the Ingredients, when I need for extra people.

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup margarine or butter

• 1 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs

• 1 (14-oz) eagle brand milk

• 1 (6-oz) pgk semi-sweet chocolate chips

• 1 (3 1/2-oz)pkg shredded/flake coconut (1 1/3 cup)
        *We use Flake Sweetened Coconut-Moist

• 1 cup chopped nuts

Preparation:

*Preheat oven to 350 and get a 13x9 inch pan. 

*Melt margarine in oven pan. 

*Sprinkle crumbs over margarine. 

*Pour Eagle brand sweetened milk over crumbs. 

*Place remaining ingredients in order listed over milk, ending with nuts. 

*Press down firmly and bake 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. 

*Cook thoroughly before cutting. 

*Store loosely covered at room temperature. Yields 24 bars.

Silver Bells Punch

Posted on March 11, 2001, 11:34 am

My husband favorite punch. He made for us at the Christmas. It's perfect for any special party. ~Enjoy~

Ingredients:

• 1 can (46 ounces) unsweetened pineapple juice, chilled.

• 2 cups pina colada drink mixer, chilled

• 1 can (12 ounces) frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

• 1 liter club soda, chilled

• 1 liter lemon-lime soft drink, chilled

• 1 package (10 ounces) frozen raspberries in syrup, slightly thawed

Directions: *In a punch bowl, stir together first 5 ingredients.
To server, stir in raspberries.

*Serve chilled. Yield: about twenty-four 6-onnce servings

Spicy Fried Eggplant w/Scrambled Egg

Ingredients:

• 2 purple eggplants (long and thin eggplant)

• 3 Egg

• 2 Tomatoes (cut in to small pieces)

• Red Chili Paste

• Garlic salt to taste

• vegetable oil

Directions: *Cut each eggplant in half along the wide side then again down the center of the new wide side. The idea is to cut in strips NOT slices.

*Let soak in salt water for 5 minutes (1 Tbs of salt for one medium bowl of water) - This will prevent the eggplant from absorbing a lot of oil during preparation.

*Heat oil and fry the eggplant pieces until brown.
Remove eggplant pieces from oil and let drain on paper towels. Sprinkle with garlic salt while draining.

*In a medium bowl beat the eggs with salt garlic salt, tomato and red chili paste. Pour into wok and scramble to taste. Then press the eggplant into the eggs to blend the eggplant juice with the eggs. Serve on Steam Rice.
~Enjoy~

Becky's Creamy Lemonade Pie

Posted on April 8, 2001, 4:56 pm

Here's a recipe I got from a friend at church! Enjoy!!

Ingredients:

• 1-Can 5 oz evaporated milk

• 1-graham cracker pie crust - 9 inches

• 2-8 oz pkgs Philadelphia brand cream cheese softened

• 3/4 cup lemonade concentrate
  1-Lemon flavored instant jello pudding mix (4 serving size)

Directions: 

*In a mixing bowl, combine milk and pudding mix;
*Beat on low speed for 2 minutes (mixture will be thick).
*In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.

*Gradually beat in lemonade concentrate.

*Gradually beat in pudding mixture.
*Pour into crust.
*Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, preferably overnight!

Mexican Rice Veggie Skillet

Posted on March 24, 2002, 1:03 pm

Yesterday we had a friendship dinner at church. With Mexican Food as the theme for the dinner. Ten families from the church (me included), prepared food for our church members and guests.  Becky is our team leader.  She gave each member different recipes to prepare.

Here are the 2 recipes that my husband made fir the church friendship dinner.  Both taste delicious but the cake frosting is little bit too sweet for me.  I am not used to sweets, so you may want to reduce the powdered sugar depending your taste.

Ingredients:

• 1 (15.5 or 15-oz) can Green Giant etc... of Kidney Beans drained and rinsed.

• 1 (14.5-oz) can stewed tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (10-oz) can Old El Paso Mild Enchilada Sauce

• 1 Cup Water

• 2 Cups Green Giant Frozen Mixed Vegetables

• 1 1/2 Cups uncooked instant brown rice

Directions:
*In large skillet combine all ingredients except the rice; mix well. Bring to a boil. Stir in the rice. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 18 to 20 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and rice is tender, stir occasionally. Remove skillet from heat. Fluff mixture with fork.

Texas Sheet Cake

Posted on March 24, 2002, 1:03 pm

Ingredients/Directions:

• First bring to a boil 2 sticks of butter or margarine,
• 1 Cup water and 4 Tbsp cocoa.

Remove from heat and Add:

• 2 Cups sugar, 2 Cups flour, 1/2 tsp salt.
• Beat together 2 eggs, 1 & 1/2 Cups Sour Cream, 1 tsp baking soda. - Then add to above mixture.

Directions:
*Bake at 400* degrees in a greased 12 x 18 cookie
sheet. For 15 to 20 minutes, or until toothpick inserted
comes out clean.

Frosting:
*Frost immediately after cake is removed from oven. It
will melt but then set up.

• 1 stick butter or margarine (1/2 Cup)

• 6 Tbsp milk

• 4 Tbsp cocoa

• Gently boil together for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

• Add 1 box powdered sugar, 1 tsp vanilla. Beat well.
  Top the cake with chopped walnuts
  walnuts are optional.

Becky's Finger Lickin Cake

Posted on March 24, 2002, 1:03 pm

Ingredients:

• 1 yellow cake mix
• 4 eggs
• 3/4 Cup oil
• 1 small can mandarin oranges
• (juice and all)

Directions:
*Combine and beat for 3 minutes on medium speed. Put into a 9 x 13 pan and bake at 350* degrees for 25 minutes. Or until toothpick comes out clean.

Topping:

• 1 large can crushed pineapple (juice and all)
• 1 small package instant vanilla pudding mix
• 1 8 oz container of Cool Whip

Directions:
*Stir together the pineapple and the pudding mix.
*Next fold in the cool whip. After cake has cooled
spread on top of cake and refrigerate over night.
 

Glenna's Chicken (Fry-Chik) Enchiladas

Posted on March 24, 2002, 1:03 pm

Ingredients:

• 1 small can diced chick or fry chick
• 1 small onion chopped
• 1 can green chilies chopped (optional)
• 10 oz canned enchilada sauce (may use more if you like)
• 11/2 cup cheddar cheese
• 8-10 8 inch tortilla (flour or corn) (flour rolls much easier)

Directions:
*Mix diced chick, onion, green chilies and 1 cup cheese. If you chose to use fry chick instead of the diced chick, make sure you tear it up into small pieces.

*Pour 1/2 of enchilada sauce in bottom of pan. Roll
ingredients inside of individual tortilla shell. Place seamed side down in pan. Pour rest of sauce on top of enchilada. Put remainder or cheese on top.

*Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
May top enchilada, after cooking, with cheese, tomatoes, onions, lettuce and black olives. Delicious-enjoy.
 

****It was accompanied by Bean Dip For Friendship.  It was great also, husband really loved it.  Here is the recipe, hope you enjoy!!

BEAN DIP FOR FRIENDSHIP

Posted on March 24, 2002, 1:03 pm

Ingredients:

• 1 Can 16oz Refried Beans
• 1 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
• 1 Pkg (1 1/4 oz ) Dry Taco Seasoning Mix
• 1 Cup ( 4oz ) Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1 Small Onion finely chopped or 1 bunch of green
  onions
• 1 Can ( 2 1/2 oz ) Sliced Black Olives, drained
• Lettuce - finely shredded ( thin layer)
• Guacamole if desired
  Makes 8 Cups

Mix Together;
*Beans, 1/2 C Sour Cream, 2 1/2 TBS of Taco Seasoning
*Spread mixture on bottom of dish
*Combine remaining 1 Cup Sour Cream and 2 1/2 TBS Taco Seasoning and set aside

Layers;

1. Beans
2. Mixture of Sour Cream and
Taco Seasoning
3. Onions

4. Lettuce
5. Cheese

6. Olives

Top with onions again if desired. Fit in guacamole were desired. ENJOY WITH CHIPS!!!