CARAMEL CHICKEN SALAD

Ingredients-

Chicken thigh, diced
Sugar
Salt
Butter, hard, diced
Lettuce
Olive oil
Pepper, crushed

Method-

* Make caramel using the sugar and add a good pinch of salt.
* Then add the cubes of butter and swirl well.
* Then add the chicken pieces and mix well.
* Take off the fire as the caramel will keep cooking the chicken.
* Dress the lettuce with salt, pepper and olive oil.
* Place the chicken pieces on the lettuce and serve.

RAW PAPAYA RELISH

Ingredients-

Raw papaya
Onion seeds
Turmeric pwd
Salt
Sugar
Red chili, whole, dried
Olive oil
Vinegar

Method-

* Peel the papaya and slice thinly.
* Put the oil in a pan and add the onion seeds.
* Let them splutter.
* Then add the chili and the turmeric.
* Then add the papaya and saute well. Season with salt.
* Add the vinegar and let it cook till it boils.
* Then let it reduce till almost dry.
* Then add the sugar and let it melt.
* Let it reduce to a syrupy consisttency.
* Cool and its ready to serve.

POMEGRANATE CHUTNEY OR RELISH

Ingredients-

Pomegranate juice-500 ml
Ginger juice-1 tbsp
Orange juice-150 ml
Tomato, diced-1/2 cup
Lemon juice-1 tsp
Salt- to taste
Sugar-to taste
Cinnamon pwd-1/2 tsp
Chilli flakes-1/2 tsp

Method-

* Mix all the ingredients except the salt and sugar.
* Put in a pan and reduce till syrupy.
* Season with salt and pepper.
* Cool and serve.

APPLE CHUTNEY OR RELISH

Ingredients-

500 gms chopped,peeled,cored,tart apples
100 gms raisins
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped, red bellpepper
1 cup brown sugar
1 tbsp mustard seed
1/2 tbsp ginger
1/2 tsp allspice
1/2 tsp salt
1 fresh red chillies, chopped fine
1 clove garlic, chopped
250 ml vinegar

Method-

* Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
* Simmer until thick, about 45 minutes.
* As mixture thickens, stir frequently to prevent sticking.
* Chutney is ready. Cool and serve.

TOMATO DRESSING

Ingredients-

Chopped garlic
Chopped coriander
Chopped parsley
Chopped tomato
Lemon juice
Salt
Pepper
Sugar
Tabasco
Olive oil

* Blend all together and whisk in the olive oil. Serve with a salad made of melon, avocado and some chopped onions. Can be made spicy by adding some jalapeno.

CARRIBIEAN MEAT MARINADE

Ingredients-

Black olives, chopped
Chilli flakes
Lemon zest
Lemon juice
Salt
Oregano
Chopped garlic
Black pepper
Olive oil

** Mix all together and use for chicken or lamb. Can be made and kept in the frig for a week.
But best when made fresh and used.

WALNUT CHUTNEY OR RELISH

Ingredients-

Walnuts, blanched
Onion
Mint leaves
Lemon juice
Salt

Method-

* Blend all together.
* Check for seasoning.

STIR-FRIED COCONUT AND BEANSPROUTS

Ingredients-

Onion, sliced
Beansprouts
Spring onions, sliced(white and green)
Fresh coconut, sliced thinly
Salt
Pepper
Fish sauce

Method-

* Saute all the above in sesame oil.
* Season well.
* Can be served as it is with fish or can also be filled into crepes and served.

FRESH FRUIT BIRCHER MUESLI

Ingredients-

2 cups rolled oats
1 cup milk
juice of 1 lemon

1. Combine all ingredients and leave over night

1 cup grated apple
1/2 cup grated coconut
1 chopped banana
¼ cup mixed berries
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
5 dried apricots
3 tbsp honey
½ cup yoghurt
6 mint leaves, chopped

2. Add all ingredients to muesli, drizzling with yoghurt and honey at the end.

HOT APPLE PIE SHOTS

In a bowl pour 3/4 cup of apple cider.
Heat in the microwave till nice and steamy hot.
Stir in 1/4 tsp of vanilla extract, one pinch of cinnamon, and 1/4 cup of rum.
Pour into a shot class 3/4 of the way full.
Top with sweetened whipped cream and dust with cinnamon.
Serve immediately.
Makes 5-6 shots.