Mango with Lime Sugar

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Mango with Lime Sugar

INGREDIENTS:

* 3 ripe mangoes , peeled, flesh removed from stones and sliced
* 2 dried birds-eye chillies or a pinch of chilly flakes
* 2 tbsp caster sugar
* finely grated zest of 2 limes
* vanilla ice cream , to serve

METHOD:

1. Arrange the mango slices on a serving platter. Put the chillies and a little of the sugar in a mortar and pound to break up the chilli. Add the rest of the sugar, and the zest, and pound to incorporate until the sugar becomes speckled green.
2. Sprinkle the sugar over the mango slices and let guests help themselves, with scoops of vanilla ice cream.

Noodles and Salsa Chicken Salad

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Noodles and Salsa Chicken Salad

Ingredients:

* 400 g lean ground chicken
* 350 g fresh boiled noodles, rinsed and separated drained
* 1/4 cup salsa
* 227 g water chestnuts, finely chopped
* 1/2 small red onion, finely chopped
* 227 g bamboo shoots
* mint leaf, for garnish

Method:

1. Coat a pan with cooking spray, heat and add the chicken mince.
2. Cook, stirring until the mince is browned.
3. Stir in the noodles and salsa and stir-fry for 2/3 mins or until heated through.
4. Add the water chestnuts, onion and bamboo shoots.
5. Cook until heated through.
6. Serve sprinkled with the mint leaves.

Macroni Salad

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  Macroni Salad

Ingredients
4 cups cooked macaroni

250 gm boneless chicken cut in strips

8 ounces chedder cheese cut in strips

1 can (8 to 9 ounces) pineapple tidbits drained

1/2 cup chopped sweet pickle

1 cup thinly sliced celery

1 teaspoon minced onion

1/3 cup diced pimento

1/2 cup salad dressing or mayonnaise

1 teaspoon salt

Method
Combine ingredients; blend well. Chill thoroughly and store in refrigerator.