Sunday, March 8, 2009

Chocolate & Banana Crepes

From Food Magazine.



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CHOCOLATE & BANANA CREAPES



Preparation time: 10 minutes

Makes 6 servings



Ingredients



1 cup all purpose flour

1 tbsps confectioner's sugar

1 cup milk mixed with 1 egg

1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1/2 tsp vegetable oil

Dash of salt


In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and let rest for 10 mins. In a non-stick 8-inch diameter pan, over low heat, pour a ladle of the batter on to the pan. Tilt pan to spread batter as thinly as possible, covering the surface of the pan. Cook for a minute or two. Gently lift and turn over to cook the other side. Transfer to a plate. Spread choco spread with spatula and top with sliced bananas. Fold and serve warm.


Seafood Spaghettini

Again, I don't remember where I got this recipe. Maybe from Food Magazine or Good Housekeeping?

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SEAFOOD SPAGHETTI

Preparation Time : 20 minutes
Makes 4 to 6 servings

Ingredients

1 kilo halaan (clams)
1 head garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1 tsp chili flakes
1 pack spaghettini

1. In a large saucepot, heat 2 tbsp olive oil and 2 slivers of garlic. Add the clams, cover and cook just until clams open, almost 3 minutes. Transfer clams into a bowl. Reserve clam juice in separate bowl.

2. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package instructions.

3. In large pan over medium heat, saute sliced garlic in olive oil until light golden. Add chili flakes and clam juice. Toss in spaghettini and clams. Season to taste. Serve hot.

Note: Clams should be coooked on the same day they are bought. If you want to store them, cook until step 1 then refrigerate. Use within the day.