Italy Desserts~~~~~

cute and adorable~~~

Grilled eggplant slices topped with tomato slices, garlicky parmesan sauce and fresh herbs.

Ingredients •1 eggplant •2-3 tbs olive oil •2-3 tomatoes, sliced •½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese •4 tbs mayonnaise •2 garlic cloves, crushed •Fresh herbs to garnish (dill, basil, oregano, thyme, etc) •Salt and pepper Instructions 1.Slice eggplants, toss with olive oil, salt and pepper. 2.Grill until the eggplant slices are cooked, about 5 minutes on an electric grill, you can also fry or bake the eggplant slices. 3.Meanwhile mix the grated parmesan cheese, crushed garlic, mayonnaise and pepper in a small bowl 4.Arrange the eggplant slices on a plate, top each one with a slice of tomato and a spoon of the garlicky parmesan mixture. 5.Garnish each appetizer with a fresh herb sprig and serve warm or cold.

Ingredients for 4 appetizers: 16 shrimps (size 21-25, not peeled), 1 teaspoon minced garlic, 1 teaspoon chopped parsley, 1 pinch dried oregano, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tsp. chopped cilantro, 12 ounces sweet corn, 1 tablespoon butter, salt and white pepper to taste. Recipe: Mix the minced garlic, chopped parsley, dried oregano and olive oil in a small bowl. Butterfly the shrimp and brush them with the garlic mixture. Season the shrimp with salt and white pepper and cook it in a preheated oven at 450 F for about 10 minutes or until ready. Halfway through the cooking, switch the oven only to broiling (only the top element to be on). Make sure you do not overcook it. In the meantime, heat the butter in a pan and saute the corn. Season the corn with the chopped cilantro, salt and pepper to taste. Serve the garlic shrimp appetizer in the way seen in the picture.

Delicious~~~

Yummy yummy~~~~

Special Kids Recipe~~~

Kids Recipes A Kids Recipe All-Star Fudgy Baseballs and Bats Ingredients: 1 cup Carob powder 1 cup Water 1/4 cup Peanut butter (smooth or crunchy) 1/4 cup Honey 3/4 cup Wheat germ 3/4 cup Rolled oats 1/2 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut 2 Tablespoon Dry milk powder 1/2 teaspoon Grated orange rind (optional) 1 teaspoon Cinnamon (optional) Directions: 1. In a small saucepan, combine the water and carob powder. Bring to a boil over low heat, stirring constantly. 2. Add the peanut butter and honey, continue cooking for about 5 minutes, or until syrup is slightly thickened. 3. In a large bowl, mix together the milk powder, wheat germ, oats, coconut, cinnamon, and orange rind (if being used). 4. Pour about one cup of the syrup over the dry mixture, to make a dough-like consistency. 5. Pinch off pieces of the dough and roll each piece into 2-inch-long tubes. Roll the rest into the shape of balls. Kids Recipe Apple Smiles Ingredients: Peanut butter 1 Red medium apple; cored & sliced about 1/3" wide, not skinned! Tiny marshmallows. Directions: 1. Spread one side of each apple slice with peanut butter. 2. Place three or four tiny marshmallows on top of the peanut butter on one apple slice. 3. Top with another apple slice, peanut butter side down. Squeeze gently. Kids Recipe Apple Pancakes Ingredients: 2 Apples, diced 1 cup White enriched flour 1 cup Whole wheat flour 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 3/4 cup Milk 1 Tablespoon Brown sugar 2 Eggs 2 Apples, diced Directions: 1. Mix together dry ingredients. Add liquid ingredients; mix well then add the diced apples. Mix together. 2. Bake on a hot greased skillet. Kids Recipe After-School Mix Ingredients: 1 cup Semi-sweet chocolate chips 9 cup Chex cereal (Wheat -- Rice And Corn) 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) margarine or butter 1/2 cup Peanut butter 1 1/2 cup Powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon Vanilla Directions: 1. Place cereal in large bowl; set aside. 2. In a 1-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, chocolate pieces, and margarine. Microwave on high 1 to 1 1/2 minutes or until smooth, stirring after 1 minute. 3. Stir in vanilla. Pour over cereal, stirring until all pieces are evenly coated. 4. Place cereal mixture and sugar in a large resealable plastic bag. Shake until all pieces are well coated. Spread on waxed paper to cool.