MAI TAI

Mom and Dad went to Hawaii for 2 weeks - so we decided to have a Hawaiian Night Feast.

There are a lot of variations on this basic recipe for a Hawaiian favorite. A word to the wise, don’t have one mai tai after another, with almost 4oz. of liquor and that fruity flavor you might be dancing a hula to the pounding in your head!
2 oz. light rum
1 oz. Triple sec orange liquor
1 tbsp. Orgest almond liquor or almond flavored syrup (we used Amaretto)
1 tbsp. Grenadine
1 tbsp. lime juice
1 dash 151prf. rum or dark rum (optional)

Shake ingredients (except the dark rum) and strain into a large glass about 1/3 full with crushed ice. Decorate with a maraschino cherry speared to a wedge of fresh pineapple. Top with a dash of dark rum for that reddish color, or for sure inebriation 151 proof rum. Put an orchid in each drink for the full Hawaiian effect.

OUR Rating: Groceries expense reasonable
Easy to make
5 out of 5

Would we make again? Yup

MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED COCONUT SHRIMP and ORANGE LIME SAUCE

Mom and Dad went to Hawaii for 2 weeks - so we decided to have a Hawaiian Night Feast.




MACADAMIA NUT CRUSTED COCONUT SHRIMP
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound cleaned and deveined shrimp
1/2 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup crushed macadamia nuts
Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Lightly coat a baking dish with olive oil. Place flour in a small bowl. Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip into coconut milk and roll in crushed macadamia nuts. Place in baking dish and bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until shrimp is cooked through. Serve 3 shrimp on a bed of rice topped with orange lime sauce. Makes 4 servings

ORANGE LIME SAUCE
10 oz jar orange marmalade
3 tablespoons tangy mustard
1 tablespoon lime juice
To create orange lime sauce combine all sauce ingredients in a sauce pan and warm.

OUR Rating: Groceries expense reasonable
Easy to make
3 out of 5

Would we make again? Sauce was good (tart) and shrimp was okay but we like a more crispy coating (like deep fried shrimp)

MANGO & CRAB STUFFED CHICKEN BREASTS

Mom and Dad went to Hawaii for 2 weeks - so we decided to have a Hawaiian Night Feast.




3/4 cup shredded crab meat
1/2 cup finely chopped mango
1 tbsp. soy sauce
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1/4 cup diced green onion
1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
1/3 tsp. white pepper
1 egg, beaten
1/2 cup whole wheat bread crumbs
4 boneless chicken breasts, flattened

Combine crab with all ingredients except egg bread crumbs and chicken for filling. Spread on chicken and roll up jellyroll style. Dip each in egg and then gently roll in bread crumbs to coat. Brown carefully in fry pan, place in shallow baking dish and bake until cooked through. 350 Deg. about 45 min.
Serve warm or cold.

Original Recipe from: http://www.angelfire.com/bc/incredible/xMM20mangocrabstufdchickbr.htm
OUR Rating: Groceries expense reasonable
Easy to make
4.5 out of 5

Would we make again? Yes.

Hawaii - Wonderful Overnight Slaw

Mom and Dad went to Hawaii for 2 weeks - so we decided to have a Hawaiian Night Feast.



1 med. head cabbage -- shredded
1 med. red onion -- thinly sliced
1/2 c. chopped red pepper
1/2 c. chopped gr. pepper

1/2 c. sliced stuffed olives

1/2 c. white vinegar

1/2 c. vegetable oil

1/2 c. sugar

2 tsp. Dijon mustard

1 tsp. ea. -- salt,celery seed and mustard seed


In a 4 qt. bowl, combine the veggies and olives. In a saucepan, combine remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Cook and stir for 1 min. Pour over veggies and stir gentlly. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Mix well before serving. 12 - 16 servings.

NOTES : Make this the night before, an the flavors keep getting better!

Original Recipe from: http://members.tripod.com/~lotsofinfo/S10wonderfulovernightslaw.htm
OUR Rating: Groceries expense reasonable
Very Easy to make
3.5 out of 5

Would we make again? Yes. But would cut down the sugar (or even omit)

Fried Pickles

Heard someone say "Fried Pickles" on a TV Commercial for a Cooking Show and I was intrigued - surprisingly very good.




1 egg, beaten
1 c. milk
1 tbsp. flour
1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
6 drops hot sauce
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. pepper
3 1/2 c. flour
1 qt. sliced dill pickles
Wesson oil for deep frying

Combine first 5 ingredients, stirring well. Set aside. Combine 3 1/2 cups flour, salt and pepper, stirring well. Dip pickles in milk mixture and dredge in flour mixture, repeat process. Deep fry in hot oil, 350 degrees until pickles float to surface and are golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Original Recipe from: http://www.cooks.com/rec/view/0,181,147183-253195,00.html


OUR Rating: Groceries expense easy
Very Easy to make
5 out of 5

Would we make again? Yes.