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In Dedication To My Loving Family

for helping me throughout the process and giving me
the support, I need to continue practicing the art of
cooking

 MYP

Unique
Fusion

Yummy Meals, created by a

student. Whos passion is to cook

Recipes
Damian Luong

SPECIAL THANKS!
Photography
Kyle Gomes
Cover
Amanda Arniel
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Appetizers And Salads

Entre

Desserts and Drinks

Introduction
Hi, there! My names Damian Luong! This is my MYP project .
I am currently a grade 10 student, enrolled in Hugh Boyd Secondary.
I chose to create my own cookbook, because of the deep connection, I have
with cooking. Why cooking you ask? Cooking has always been my one true
passion, and hobby, besides teaching, and what better way to cook and teach
at the same time, by making a cookbook, and sharing my recipes and views
to share with everyone. Cooking helps me escape life and makes me believe
that can take on the world, with a spatula, and a pan
In these pages, you'll nd these bizarre recipes, that you would think to taste
gross, right? WRONG. The purpose of my cookbook is to create weird, cool,
fusion meals that you would think just wouldn't go together, my job is to
make them taste as though, you've been missing out on food, for millennia. I
also want to share some of the foods that my family has been making for
generations and adding a cool modern twist to it, I also included some of my
favourite recipes that I learned from some other chefs, including recipes I
learned in foods class, or recipes I found on the internet.
Some may ask what is MYP? MYP is an abbreviation for the Middle Years
Program, which is a requirement at my school, Hugh Boyd Secondary,
throughout grades: 8-10. In grade 10, which currently I am enrolled in, to
graduate the MYP program you must create a personal project, something
that has a signicant meaning to you, it could be a hobby, an investigation, or
maybe even a fund raiser, it could be anything you are interested in. My
interest is Cooking, therefore I decided to create my very own cookbook, that
expresses my individuality and personality in the kitchen
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Achieving Perfection
As a young, aspiring chef, I believe great cooking can be achieved by using great ingredients and great techniques.
To create my cookbook I applied my knowledge of basic conventions, and basic techniques to achieve, and I am
going to share some techniques I learned.
Using Fresh Ingredients I believe the most important key of great cooking is using, and cooking with the
Using Fresh Ingredients
freshest ingredients. I suggest grabbing the freshest fruits, vegetables, and talking to your local butcher to pick
the freshest meats, and sh.
Baking When it comes to baking, and you're trying a new dish the best thing to do is to follow the recipe, because
Baking
when its comes to baking, the ingredients need to be exact, to create a great outcome. The keys to baking are
golden brown!
Using the right equipment Usually when it comes to cooking using the right equipment helps tremendously, but
Using the right equipment
I suggest having you a knife, a cutting board, mixing bowls, spoons, a whisk, strainers, and you should be set for
life! DO NOT BUY THOSE EASY COOKING EQUIPMENT they take the fun away from cooking!!!
Using Spices and Herbs I used to have a friend who only ate foods that were seasoned with soy sauce, I
Using Spices and Herbs
remember trying to cook, and only saw different types of soy sauce! "NOPE WE ARE GOING TO GET YOU SOME
SPICES!" and I remember seeing her try foods with taste, she was abbergasted by the taste of real food. I
strongly suggest getting spices and herbs that can help spice up your cooking life.
These are some simple techniques and steps that I follow for a beginner in the kitchen!

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APPETIZERS AND SALADS

nger licking small foods that help start your meal,

by magical avors in small portions

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PIZZA FILLED WONTONS

SERVES [4]

INGREDIENTS
10 WONTON SHEETS
30ML DICED PEPPERONI
30ML CUBED MOZZARELLA
50ML TOMATO SAUCE
10ML PIZZA SPICE
30ML CREAM CHEESE
OIL

DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl mix together all the pizza ingredients (pepperoni,
mozzarella, tomato sauce, pizza spice{oregano, basil, garlic powder, salt, sugar,
pepper) and cream cheese)
2. On a cutting board lay out wonton wraps and ll each with about 5ml of pizza
lling. Dampen the outer sides of the wrap with water, using your ngertips.
Fold the squares into triangles pressing down to clamp the sides to form
wontons, you can now form it to the shape you please.
3. Heat oil in a deep fryer, or a large pan until oil reaches about 375F.
4. Carefully add the wontons in batches and cook until golden brown and puffy.
Garnish with sweet and sour sauce, or marinara sauce! Set on a plate and enjoy!
*This Recipe was a bit difficult to cook, but the end product is so worth
it, because it's all you would expect for a delicious deep fried wonton,
but the yummy pizza inside that leaves begging for more. The sweet and
sour chili sauce balances the saltiness in the wonton and is a great
combo! Give it a TRY! * -DL :)

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MOM'S CREAMY CRAB

CAULIFLOWER CHOWDER
SERVES [4]

INGREDIENTS
30ML BUTTER/MARGARINE

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large pot heat butter on medium heat and fry onions until
translucent. Add broccoli and cauliower to pot and cook until tender. Add
canned crab with juices and parsley.

1/2 DICED ONION

2. Reduce the heat to medium high and add chicken broth, our and milk
750ML CHOPPED CAULIFLOWER mix to combine. Reduce heat to medium low and allow soup to simmer to
thicken. Simmer for 10-20 minutes stirring occasionally. Add spices and
AND BROCCOLI
seasonings.
30ML CHOPPED PARSLEY
2 CANS OF COOKED CRAB
285 CHICKEN BROTH
60ML FLOUR
620ML MILK
375 CHEDDAR CHEESE

3. Add cheddar cheese right before serving and garnish with chopped
parsley and crackers! And serve in bowls
* This is one of my favourite recipes my mom makes for me, during the
cold winter days. It just helps you feel warm and cozy and is delicious
with crackers, or my favourite pretzel chips. It's creamy, nutritious and
yummy. WHATS NOT TO LIKE?! * -DL :)

SALT, PEPPER AND CAYENNE TO

TASTE
10ML OREGANO & BASIL

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NETFLIX AND GUAC?

SERVES [4]

DIRECTIONS

NACHOS!
1 PACKAGE OF TORTILLA
CHIPS

2. In a medium mixing bowl mash the avocado until mushy, fold in chopped
tomato cilantro, onion, green onions, sesame oil, lemon, and salt and pepper,
until well combined set in a small bowl or ramekin and serve with a dollop of
sour cream. Set aside

3. In an oven safe dish set out tortilla chips in the dish and top with half (don't
bother measuring just eye ball it doesn't really matter!) pickles, olives,
peppers, sweet peppers, onion, bacon, and lastly cheddar cheese. Add
another layer of tortilla and repeat with the other half.

INGREDIENTS

15ML CHOPPED BACON

15ML (EACH) PICKLES,
PICKLED CHILI, OLIVES
20ML FINELY DICED RED
ONION
15ML DICED BELL PEPPER
375 ML CHEDDAR CHEESE
GUACAMOLE!
1 AVOCADO
1/2 JUICE OF A LEMON (30ML)
25ML RED ONION
1/2 DICED TOMATO
10ML CILANTRO AND GREEN
ONION
5ML SESAME OIL SALT AND
PEPPER TO TASTE

1. Preheat oven to 400F

4. Place dish into the preheated oven and cook for about 5-10 minutes until
cheese is well melted and oozing. Serve with Guacamole and Enjoy!
*This is my absolute favourite thing to eat when I'm chillin' with the fam'
watching any movie on Netflix. Its a perfect combo and it's fully loaded.
I like making layers because I find when you eat other nachos
everything good is on the top but how about the sad chips on the
bottom? This effective method ensures every chip has some friends. I
also like adding sesame oil to my guac because it adds a roasted nutty
flavour to it and I enjoy it a lot! TRY IT!* DL

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Fully Loaded Fruit Salad

SERVES [8]

INGREDIENTS
4 ROMAIN LETTUCE
HEARTS
RASPBERRIES
STRAWBERRIES
BLUEBERRIES
NECTARINE
TOMATO
CUCUMBER
PARMESAN CHEESE
FETA CHEESE
PECANS
CILANTRO

DIRECTIONS

1. Cut all fruits and vegetables ( lettuce, strawberries, nectarine, tomato, cucumber) into
bite-sized pieces (3 inches)
2. Place ingredients into a large tossing bowl and top with remaining ingredients (
raspberries, blueberries, Parmesan cheese, feta cheese, cilantro, pecans, cooked
prawns) and lightly toss so everything is evenly spread.
3. In a small bowl, mix balsamic vinegar, black currant concentrate, and salt and pepper
together and olive oil.
4. Serve on a plate and drizzle over vinaigrette dressing, or favourite dressing and enjoy.
* One of my moms famous dishes that she always has to make during family
gatherings, because of all the delicious flavours of the fruit. I didn't want to
include quantities in how much ingredients you want because its all about how
much you feel should have in the salad. Its a great healthy favour filled salad!
TRY IT OUT!*- DL :)

COOKED PRAWNS
5ML BALSAMIC
VINEGAR
10ML BLACK CURRANT
CONCENTRATE
SALT & PEPPER

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Teriyaki Meatballs
SERVES [3]

INGREDIENTS
MEATBALLS!
500ML GROUND CHICKEN
30ML PANKO BREAD
CRUMBS
1 EGG WHISKED
4 CHOPPED CHIVES
3 CRUSHED GARLIC CLOVES
SALT AND PEPPER
5ML BROWN SUGAR
TERIYAKI SAUCE!
50ML SOY SAUCE
30ML WATER
20ML MIRIN (SWEET RICE
WINE)
25ML BROWN SUGAR

DIRECTIONS
1. In a large mixing bowl place ground chicken, bread crumbs, egg, chives, garlic, salt
and pepper and sugar in a bowl and mix well until well combined, and a little gooey.
2, Form meat into small balls about 2 inch balls. and place on a parchment paper
lined cookie rack.
3. In a small bowl mix the teriyaki sauce ingredients (soy sauce, water, mirin, brown
sugar, sugar, grated ginger and garlic, and sesame oil and seeds. set aside
4. Cook meatballs on frying pan on medium heat, until golden brown and cooked
through. Place cooked meatballs aside.
5. In the same pan place the teriyaki sauce on the sauce pan, and set to medium-high
heat. Cook sauce until thickened about 5-10 min. Place cooked meatballs into the
sauce to get a glaze of the teriyaki sauce and serve with toothpicks!
*If you don't know me you don't know I love adding Asian flavours to dishes
that you would think it doesn't go well, and it turns out wonderfully, that's the
case here, the meatballs complement well with the sauce, the sauce is a bit
salty so I would suggest making plain meatballs. ENJOY!!*- DL :)

25ML SUGAR
7ML GRATED GINGER AND
GARLIC CLOVES (EACH)
5ML SESAME OIL AND
SESAME SEEDS

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Baked Tofu With Stir fry On Top

SERVES [2]

INGREDIENTS
BAKED TOFU
1 MEDIUM- FIRM TOFU

DIRECTIONS
1. Drain water tofu by wrapping in a paper towel, and placing a light weight
over it (frying pan) Let drain for about 20-30 minutes.

5ML SESAME OIL

2. Cut tofu into 1 inch slices. Place in a plastic bag. Add soy sauce, sesame oil,
lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and chili paste into the plastic bag.
Seal and lightly mix through the bag. Set in refrigerator for about an hour.

5ML LEMON JUICE

3, Preheat oven to 400F

25ML SOY SAUCE

20ML BROWN SUGAR

5ML GRATED GINGER AND
GINGER (EACH)
CORN STARCH
2ML CHILI PASTE
STIR FRY
HALF AN ONION (SLICED)
1/3 SLICED ZUCCHINI
1/2 CELERY STOCK
1/2 BELL PEPPER
CILANTRO AND GREEN ONION
SALT AND PEPPER

4. Take out tofu of refrigerator. Take out tofu of bag (SAVE MARINADE!) and
lightly pat dry with paper towel.Dust tofu lightly with corn starch. Place tofu
on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet. Bake in an oven for about 40
minutes.
5. Cut Vegetables (onion, celery, zucchini, bell pepper) into thinly sliced pieces.
6. On a frying pan heat oil and saute onions until translucent. Add celery and
zucchini until tender. Add leftover marinade and simmer until sauce thickens.
Then add bell peppers and mix. Turn off heat and set aside.
7. Take out tofu when ready, should be lightly crisp and golden brown. Set on
a plate and place stir fry on top and enjoy with sesame seeds!

* Really yummy dish that's vegetarian! So its healthy and so good. It

was really fun to create and turned out great, and looking great! TRY
IT*-DL :)
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THE MAIN COURSE. THE B T COURSE.

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Crunchy & Creamy Mac'n Cheese

SERVES [8]

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 350F

900ML MACARONI NOODLES

2. Cook noodles in a large pot of boiling water, seasoned with salt and oil. Cook
until just tender (El dante) Drain with a colander and set aside.

INGREDIENTS

30ML CHOPPED BACON

50ML DICED CELERY
5OML DICED ONION
15ML CHOPPED GARLIC

3. In a frying pan cook bacon on medium heat, until golden and cooked through.
Then add onion and garlic, cook until onion is translucent, add celery and chicken
cook till tender. Set aside.

50ML FLOUR

4. In the same pot, you boiled your noodles heat butter, and our until formed a
thick paste. Stir in cold milk and mix until no chunks. Simmer until thickened
about 5-10 min. Stirring constantly add cheese, cream cheese, and chicken
mixture. Season with salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and cayenne pepper.

500ML MILK

5. Stir in macaroni, and sour cream. Stirring constantly for 5 minutes.

75ML CUBED CHICKEN BREAST

50ML BUTTER

500ML CHEESE (YOUR CHOICE)

30ML CREAM CHEESE
OREGANO, BASIL, SALT,
PEPPER, CAYENNE (TO TASTE)
15ML PARMESAN CHEESE
100ML PANKO BREAD CRUMBS
15 ML PARSLEY

6. Turn off heat and place in a large casserole dish.

7. Sprinkle bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, and parsley.
8. Bake in oven for 30-40 minutes. Set for 10 and ENJOY!!

* IT'S ALOT OF MAC'N CHEESE EAT WISELY. ITS SO GOOD THOUGH

DONT FORGET TO SEASON WELL WITH SALT AND PEPPER!!*-DL :)
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Smoked Salmon Cream Cheese Pizza

SERVES [2]

INGREDIENTS
110ML WATER
300-330ML ALL-PURPOSE
FLOUR
7ML QUICK RISE YEAST
3ML SUGAR
20ML OLIVE OIL
PINCH SALT
30ML CREAM CHEESE
5ML SALT, PEPPER, CAYENNE,
GARLIC POWDER.
10 SLICES SMOKED SALMON
FEW STRANDS DILL
7ML DILL
25ML THINLY SLICED RED
ONION
10ML BALSAMIC VINEGAR
10ML BLACK CURRANT
CONCENTRATE
5 ML OLIVE OIL

DIRECTIONS
1. In a small saucepan, heat water and oil until warm to the touch.
2. In a large bowl, combine 200ml our, yeast sugar, and salt. With a wooden spoon,
gradually stir in water mixture. Slowly add more our until a dough forms,
3. Turn dough onto a lightly oured surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until smooth
and elastic.
4. Place in a lightly greased bowl, turns dough to grease all over. cover in plastic wrap
and store in the fridge for one day.
5.PREHEAT OVEN TO 400F
6. Roll dough into a circle approximately 1cm thick.
7. Bake dough for about 10-15 minutes until crust golden brown
8. Mix cream cheese and seasonings into a small bowl and spread evenly over dough.
Mix balsamic vinegar, black currant concentrate, olive oil and pepper in a small bowl.
9. Spread salmon, dill, capers, and onions evenly, spoon vinaigrette on top and enjoy!!
* I'M IN LOVE WITH SALMON! not the biggest fan of pizza, but this is the best
pizza i ever had in my life. Its a true delicacy and is just so scrumptious*-DL :)
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Vietnamese Lemon Grass Pork With

Noodles And Dipping Sauce.
SERVES [4]

INGREDIENTS
2 RICE VERMICELLI
NOODLES PACKAGES

1 PORK TENDERLOIN
20ML LEMON GRASS
SHREDDED

5-10ML FISH SAUCE

PEPPER
20ML VEGETABLE OIL

PORK PATTY (BOUGHT)

(OPTIONAL)
DIPPING SAUCE
55ML VINEGAR

30ML FISH SAUCE

60ML SUGAR
CARROT (SHAVED)

3 CLOVES OF GARLIC
CRUSHED

2 RED CHILIES CHOPPED

120ML WARM WATER
LETTUCE TORN
TOMATO
CUCUMBER
CILANTRO

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large boiling pot, place noodles and cook through about 10-20 minutes. Drain
wth colander and run through cool water and set aside.
2. In a small mixing bowl add vinegar, sh sauce, sugar, shaved carrot, garlic, and
chilies, mix well and set aside for 10 minutes.

3. On a chopping board slice the pork into thin slices and place into a medium mixing
bowl. Add lemon grass, sh sauce, pepper, oil, and stir evenly. Heat a frying pan on
medium-high and fry pork until fully cooked, set aside on a plate.
4.(OPTIONAL) On the same frying pan now cook pork patties until fully cooked and
set aside. Once the patties are cool cut into bite-sized pieces with scissors.
5. Add warm water into dipping sauce and stir to combine.
6. Cut all vegetables into nicely presentable bite-sized pieces.
7. Plate noodles, and add ingredients. Top with cilantro and dipping sauce and
ENJOY!
* Truly a delicious family recipe, thats great for warm summer days. Its
yummy and relaxing and all the fresh cool vegies give such a refreshing
taste. GIVE IT A TRY!!* -DL :)

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TERIYAKI SUMMER DOGS

SERVES [4]

DIRECTIONS

4 WIENERS

1. On a cutting board lightly score your wieners on both sides, and wrap with a
strip of bacon.

INGREDIENTS
4 BACON STRIPS
CUCUMBER
SALT

VINEGAR
SUGAR

8 STRIPS OF LETTUCE
1/2 BELL PEPPER
TERIYAKI SAUCE!
50ML SOY SAUCE
30ML WATER

2. Cook wieners on frying pan on medium-high heat until golden on the outside
set on the separate plate. Combine soy sauce, water, mirin, brown sugar, sugar,
ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and sesame seeds on the pan. Reduce heat to
medium-low and cook sauce until thickened.
3. Place wieners back onto pan and coat the teriyaki sauce over the wieners.
4. Set aside. Cut cucumbers and bell peppers into small thin match-like strips,
place cucumber in a small bowl and set aside peppers. Add sugar salt and
vinegar into cucumbers and lightly massage with your hands leave cucumbers
to sit for 10 minutes.

20ML MIRIN (SWEET RICE 5. Arrange Lettuce leafs on plates, arrange hot dogs on top, then cucumber, bell
WINE)
25ML BROWN SUGAR

peppers, sesame seeds, and remaining sauce. Serve and ENJOY!!!

* A great way to turn old unhealthy hot dog into something packed full
of healthy ingredients. It's really yummy, refreshing, and great for a
7ML GRATED GINGER AND
barbeque!" -DL :)
25ML SUGAR

GARLIC CLOVES (EACH)

5ML SESAME OIL AND
SESAME SEEDS

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Bruschetta WAKE UP CALL!

SERVES [2]

INGREDIENTS
SALSA
1 TOMATO

1/4 CUCUMBER
7ML OLIVE OIL

3 CRUSHED GARLIC
CLOVES

5ML BALSAMIC VINEGAR

SALT AND PEPPER

2 MINT LEAFS (STRIPS)

4 TOAST SLICES

10ML OLIVE OIL

4 CRUSHED GARLIC CLOVES

4 TURKEY HAM SLICES
2 EGGS

1/2 SLICES AVOCADO

DIRECTIONS

1. On a cutting board nely dice tomato, and cucumber, place into a small bowl.
Add olive oil, garlic, balsamic vinegar, and season to salt and pepper, mint leaves,
mix well and set aside.
2. Lightly spread olive oil and crushed garlic over all pieces of toast front and
back. Heat a griddle on medium-high heat, and toast the bread until golden on
both sides. Remove and place on a plate.
3. On the same pan fry turkey ham on both sides until golden brown. Place over
top toast. Add salsa over top of turkey.
4. Heat a frying pan on medium high and lightly add a little oil. Add and cook
eggs on heated pan, sunny side up. Place eggs over top salsa and garnish with
avocado. ENJOY!
* This is my favourite healthy dish I've ever created. ITS SO GOOD, my
picky older brother even enjoys it, he hates VEGETABLES! It's so good,
and healthy it's a great way to kick off your morning! YOU HAVE TO
TRY IT!*-DL :)

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Chicken Caesar Salad Panini

SERVES [1] SANDWICH
INGREDIENTS

2 BREAD SLICES

4 ROMAN LETTUCE
LEAFS

1 CHICKEN BREAST

3ML OREGANO, BASIL,

CAYENNE,THYME, SALT &
PEPPER. (EACH)

10ML PARMESAN CHEESE

5ML LEMON

BLACK PEPPER

10ML CAESAR DRESSING

DIRECTIONS

1. In a small mixing bowl, season chicken breast with oregano, basil, cayenne,
salt, and pepper and oil. Heat skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until
cooked through. Set aside and wait for it to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, mix chopped lettuce, Parmesan, lemon, pepper, and
caesar dressing until well combined.
3. Chop cooled chicken into slices.
4. Heat Panini iron.
5. Arrange sandwich with Caesar salad and chicken. Grill Sandwich into panini
machine until golden brown and grill marks are visible.
6. Garnish with more caesar sauce and ENJOY!

* Really fun, and easy dish to make. A really yummy mid night munchy
snack*- DL :)

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Asian Fusion Noodles

SERVES [4]

INGREDIENTS
4 UDON NOODLES

1350ML FISH/CHICKEN
BROTH
30ML MISO PASTE

5ML HOT PEPPER PASTE

(GOCHUJANG)

DIRECTIONS

1. In a pot cook udon noodles until fully cooked through. Strain in a colander, and set
aside.
2. In another pot heat broth and add miso paste, hot pepper paste, and sesame oil
heat broth until simmering. Add tofu, green onion, and enokitake mushrooms
(separated) Set aside.

2ML SESAME OIL

3. In a medium mixing bowl add pork, hot pepper paste, sugar, salt, pepper, soy
sauce, sesame oil, and mix until well coated.

1 GREEN ONION

4. Heat a frying pan on medium-high. Cook pork slices until golden brown. Set
aside.

8 SLICES THIN PORK

BELLY

5. Fry eggs on medium-high, sunny-side up style!

50ML TOFU (CUBED)

2 ENOKITAKE MUSHROOM
15ML HOT PEPPER PASTE
(GOCHUJANG)
5ML SUGAR

SALT AND PEPPER

3ML SOY SAUCE

2ML SESAME OIL

4 EGGS

6. Serve noodles, with pork, egg, and soup in a bowl. Garnish with chopped cilantro,
and green onions. ENJOY!!
*This was my first dish I ever made, it started with instant noodles, and it
progressed to fanciness. I fused two Asian cuisines (Korean, & Japanese)
One of my favourite dishes to make, it's so yummy!* -DL :)

CILANTRO

2 GREEN ONION
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Pear Marmalade Roast

SERVES [8]

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a roasting pan with foil.

2 PORK TENDERLOIN
2. Cutt vegetables (carrots, celery, and onion) and pears into rough bite-size
2 PEARS
pieces. Set aside.
2 CELERY STOCKS

20 BABY CARROTS
1 ONION

3. In a large mixing bowl mix together crushed garlic, red wine, salt, pepper,
margarine, marmalade, oregano, and basil. Add pork tenderloin, vegetables,
and pears into the bowl and coat evenly.

50ML RED WINE

4. Place vegetables and pears onto the bottom of the roasting pan, and
place the loins on top. Bake for 35-50 minutes in the oven.

SALT AND PEPPER

5. Let loin rest for 10 minutes and slice meat into evenly sliced portions.
Drizzle juice on top and enjoy!

6 CRUSHED GARLIC
CLOVES
30ML MARMALADE
(YOUR CHOICE)
60ML MARGARINE/
BUTTER

OREGANO AND BASIL

*One of my moms weird inventions that i fell in love with

immediately. It's evenly flavoured, and the tenderness of the loin
melts in your mouth, you're licking your plate for more.* -DL

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*Lemon Parsley Butter Citrus Turkey

SERVES [12]

INGREDIENTS
8.5KG TURKEY
2 LEMONS
2 ONIONS
10ML LEMON ZEST
50ML PARSLEY
150ML BUTTER/
MARGARINE
10ML OREGANO
10 BASIL
SALT & PEPPER
25ML OIL

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 400F

2. Prepare and gut turkey. Stuff turkey with lemons, and onions, then seal legs and
wrap with twine to seal stufng.
3. In a medium mixing bowl mix together margarine, lemon zest, chopped parsley,
oregano, basil, salt, pepper, and oil.
4. Rub margarine mixture over turkey, remember to rub under the skin too!
5. Broil turkey for 30 minutes, then reduce the heat to 350 and cook for 5-6 hours
until the turkey reaches an internal temperature of 165F.
6. Rest Turkey for 30 minutes before serving. ENJOY!
*A super yummy, festive meal me and my mom tried conjuring. Mom and I
were busy trying to mix and match watching many different videos on how
to create a turkey recipe, and we mixed a couple of ideas. the biggest
inspiration is Gordan Ramsey. THANKS GIVE IT A TRY! * -DL

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Chicken Karaage Waes

SERVES [4]
INGREDIENTS
WAFFLE
240ML FLOUR

DIPPING SAUCE

30ML MAPLE SYRUP

10ML BAKING SODA 5ML SOY SAUCE

2ML LEMON JUICE
PINCH SALT

2ML SESAME OIL
30ML SUGAR
1 STOCK GREEN
1 EGG
ONION
60ML OIL
15ML CHOPPED
CILANTRO
240ML MILK

CHICKEN KARAAGE 5ML GRATED
GARLIC
8 BONELESS
CHICKEN THIGHS
50ML POTATO
STARCH
15ML GRATED
GINGER
15ML SAKE

10ML SUGAR

30ML SOY SAUCE

15ML GRATED
GARLIC

2ML CHILI SAUCE

5ML FISH SAUCE

DIRECTIONS *BEST MEAL EVER. THE SAUCE IS SO GOOD * -DL

1. Sift together dry ingredients (our, baking powder, salt, sugar) in a large
bowl
2. Separate eggs, whites and yolks.

3. In a small bowl beat egg whites in a small bowl until stiff peaks
4 Mix together the egg yolk, milk, and oil in a medium bowl.
5. Add to dry ingredients and mix well

6. Fold in egg whites to batter (DONT OVER MIX)

7. Heat wafe pan, grease lightly

8. Add about 50mL to the pan and cook until golden brown and cooked
through. (about 10-20 min)

9. Cut chicken into 3.5cm pieces

10. Add ginger, garlic, soy sauce, sake, and sugar into a large bowl, and whisk
to combine. Add chicken and coat evenly. Cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate for at least 30 min
11. Add oil to a pot(about 1/3) and heat until oil reaches 360F. In a wire rack
with sheets of paper towel. Add potato starch into a medium sized bowl
12. Add chicken to potato starch, one at a time to coat evenly.

13. Fry the chicken in batches until golden brown, and is cooked through.
Transfer the chicken onto the cooling rack

14. In a small bowl whisk together maple syrup, soy sauce, lemon juice,
sesame oil, chopped green onion, chopped cilantro, grated garlic, chili sauce,
sh sauce.
15. Plate wafes, and chicken and spoon over with dipping sauce and
ENJOY!
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D SERTS AND DRINKS

THE COMPLETION OF THE MEAL!

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*Cinnamon Bun Cookies

SERVES [16 COOKIES]
INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

COOKIE
250ML CREAM CHEESE

1. Preheat oven to 350F

150ML SUGAR

3. take out mixture onto a oured board and roll into a ball. Wrap with
plastic wrap and refrigerated for at least an hour.

230ML BUTTER/
MARGARINE
(SOFTENED)

380ML SIFTED ALLPURPOSE FLOUR

2ML VANILLA EXTRACT

BUTTER (FOR SPREAD)

CINNAMON SUGAR
250ML BROWN SUGAR
30ML CINNAMON
POWDER

CREAM CHEESE GLAZE

100ML CREAM CHEESE
50ML POWDERED
SUGAR
2ML VANILLA
5-10ML MILK

2. In a large bowl cream together cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and sugar.
add our and mix until combined. DO NOT OVER MIX

4. Roll out dough with a wooden rolling pin into a rectangle (45cm x
40cm) spread butter, and sprinkle over evenly cinnamon sugar (brown
sugar and cinnamon powder mixed in a bowl) Roll hot dog way (longer
log) into a log shape. Refrigerate for another hour.
5. Cut the log into about 2 cm pieces and place on a cookie sheet and
bake in the oven for about 8-10 minute. Take out and place onto a wire
rack to cool and pipe on using a plastic bag with the corner snipped off,
lled with cream cheese glaze (cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla,
milk beat into a bowl) and ENJOY!
*Super cool and easy way, using a couple of ingredients to make a
much faster version of your favourite cinnamon bun recipe. It's
really soft and creamy. GIVE It A TRY! ENJOY!*-DL :)

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Strawberry Shortcake Parfait

SERVES [4]
INGREDIENTS

1070ML STRAWBERRY
100ML SUGAR
280ML ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR
20ML BAKING POWDER
25ML SUGAR
2ML SALT
70ML MARGARINE/BUTTER
1 EGG
160ML MILK
475ML WHIPPING CREAM
60ML STRAWBERRY YOGURT
2ML VANILLA EXTRACT
ROASTED ALMOND

DIRECTIONS
1.Slice the strawberries and toss them with sugar. Set aside.
2.Preheat oven to 425 F. Grease and our one 8 inch round cake pan.
3.In a medium bowl combine the our, baking powder, sugar and the salt.
With a pastry blender cut in the shortening until the mixture resembles peas.
Make a well in the center and add the beaten egg and milk. Stir until just
combined.
4.Spread the batter into the prepared pan. Bake at 425F for 20 to 30 minutes
or until golden brown. Let cool partially in pan on wire rack.
5. Whip together cream, and vanilla until stiff peaks. Add yogurt and fold until
well incorporated, set aside.
5.Cut prepared cake sized according to your container. Fill the container with
cake then with strawberries, then with whipped yogurt mixture, continue
procedure until full. Top with almonds and ENJOY!
* Really yummy on the go breakfast that has all the flavours of your
favourite dessert. It's really yummy and taste amazing GIVE IT A TRY!
* DL :)
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Fruit Medley Punch

SERVE
INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

STRAWBERRY

1. Cut and nely dice fruits (strawberries, peaches, cantaloupe, blueberries,

apple, kiwi, blackberries,) place in a large punch bowl, or pitcher.

CANTALOUPE

2. Thinly slice lemon and lime and place in a bowl.

PEACH

MANGO

BLUEBERRY
APPLE
KIWI

BLACKBERRY

LEMON & LIME

1 & 1/2 (170ML)

CANS JUICE
CONCENTRATE

3. Mix in soda and juice concentrate into the bowl until well combined.
4. Serve in glasses and ENJOY!

* The best drink for parties. You can never have too much or too little
fruit, so eyeball how much you want. It's super yummy and packed
filled with fruits. Whenever my mom makes this drink for parties it's
gone in minutes. SO GOOD TRY IT OUT!* DL :)

1500ML LEMONLIME SODA

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Avocado Chocolate Mousse

SERVES [2]

INGREDIENTS

DIRECTIONS

2 AVOCADO

1. Cut avocados in half and core. Scoop insides into a food processor.

50ML COCOA
POWDER

2. In the food processor add cocoa powder and agave syrup.

50ML AGAVE SYRUP

3. Pulse the food processor until smooth. Remember to wipe down the
sides.

POMEGRANATE
ROASTED ALMONDS

4. Serve into small bowls and garnish with pomegranate, and almonds.
ENJOY!
*One of the most delicious and healthy desserts ever! It's vegan too!
If you can't find agave syrup please use maple syrup or honey! GIVE
IT A TRY! -DL:)

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*Strawberry Jello No-Bake Cheesecake

SERVES [14]

INGREDIENTS
300ML GRAHAM
CRACKER CRUMB
150ML MELTED
MARGARINE/BUTTER
500ML CREAM CHEESE
28ML GELATIN
250ML HOT WATER
3ML VANILLA
160ML SUGAR
STRAWBERRY
RASPBERRY
170ML STRAWBERRY
JELLO POWDER
500ML HOT WATER
500ML COLD WATER

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl mix together graham cracker crumbs, and melted butter
until incorporated.
2. Place mixture into a casserole dish. Spread evenly, and atten with a fork.
3. In a large bowl melt hot water, and gelatin, mix until gelatin is dissolved.
4. Add cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla into gelatin mixture until cream cheese
is smooth. Pour cream mixture into casserole dish and spread evenly.
5. Arrange berries in rows into cream cheese mixture, lightly press down. Set
casserole dish into the fridge for 1 hour.
6. In a medium bowl mix together Jello powder with hot water, mix until
dissolved, then mix in cold water. Pour Jello mixture into casserole dish. Make
sure there's an even amount of Jello. Rest cheesecake in the fridge for 4-8
hours.
7. Cut into squares and enjoy!
*A super fun recipe that is so good and refreshing! It's light and
creamy and has the right amount of sweetness! Give it a TRY*-DL :)

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Banana-Berry Ice Cream Smoothie!

SERVES [4]

INGREDIENTS
2 FROZEN BANANA
50ML FROZEN
STRAWBERRY
50ML FROZEN
BLUEBERRY
25ML FROZEN
RASPBERRY
25ML FROZEN
BLACKBERRY
100ML COCONUT
WATER

DIRECTIONS
1. Freeze and peel all fruits (Banana, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry, raspberry)
2. Add fruits, coconut water, orange juice, yogurt, vanilla ice cream into a
blender.
3. Pulse ingredients several times until smooth.
4. Pour into glasses and garnish with more fresh fruit. ENJOY!
*The best drink to be greeted with in the morning. Its refreshing and
delicious for a great start of your day! TRY IT OUT!* -DL:)

60ML ORANGE JUICE

100ML YOGURT
DRINK
65ML VANILLA ICE
CREAM

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Frozen Fruit Popsicle!

SERVES [6]

INGREDIENTS
BLUEBERRY
STRAWBERRY

DIRECTIONS
1. Cut Fruits into small bite sized pieces

MANGO

2. In a Popsicle mold add the fruits into the bottom. If you don't have Popsicle
molds you can use Dixie cups and Popsicle sticks, when they freeze tear the Dixie
cup and you'll have a Popsicle!

GREEN GRAPE

3. Fill each mold with your desired liquid (tonic water, coconut water, soda)

RASPBERRY

TONIC WATER/
COCONUT
WATER/ LEMONLIME SODA

4. Freeze molds in the freezer for about 8-12 hours until frozen. Take out of mold
and enjoy!

*If you have any ripe yummy fruits, and it's super hot out this recipe will
be perfect! It's really refreshing and can be super healthy. I made these
all the time with my younger sister in the summer whenever it's hot! GIVE
IT A TRY!* -DL:)

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*Molten Lava Salty Chocolate Sou

SERVES [3]

INGREDIENTS
35ML BUTTER (EXTRA
FOR COATING)
35ML BREAD FLOUR
7ML SALT
190ML MILK
75ML SUGAR
135ML DARK
CHOCOLATE
3 EGG YOLKS
5 EGG WHITES
23ML SUGAR
POWDERED SUGAR,
RASPBERRY, MINT
(GARNISH)

DIRECTIONS
1. Preheat oven to 375. Prepare ramekins, coat ramekins with butter and
dusted evenly with sugar.
2. In a small bowl mix together our, butter, and salt with your hands until it
forms a dough.
3. In a medium saucepan heat milk and sugar. Lightly simmer on medium-low
heat. Reduce heat to low and add dough mixture. Cook for about 5 minutes
and cook until it reaches a gooey texture. Add chocolate and mix until well
incorporated. Add egg yolks and mix until well combined.
4. Reserve chocolate mixture to the side in a large bowl (the chocolate mixture
can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. In another large bowl, beat egg
whites until it reaches a foamy texture. Slowly add sugar in the whites, and
beat until it reaches the stiff peak stage (turn your bowl over and if it stays it
should be good) When you lift your whisk it should have stiff peaks.
5. Lightly fold in the egg whites into the chocolate mixture in batches, not over
mixing to release the air. Pour into ramekins and level the top with a life for a
smooth nish. Bake for 20-30 minutes and serve with raspberries, powdered
sugar and mint. ENJOY!

*THIS ISN'T MY OWN RECIPE! But I had to shared it. It's so good, and
I made it for my family!! It's Really sweet, so adjust the amount of
sugar and salt for your desired taste. The saltiness enhances the
chocolate* -DL:)
*www.chefsteps.com* source
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