Chocolate Banana Milkshake

Chocolate Banana Milkshake
     I chose to make this simple beverage because its been one of my favorite choices when having to buy from Mister Softee as a younger kid. Every time me and my cousins would play in the park and hear the ice-cream truck we would run to it and buy milkshakes. Up until now if I'm roaming the streets of New York and happen to come across a Mister Softee truck memories of my childhood would rush back. With this being said, after i started purchasing my own milkshakes and realized they are pretty expensive so I realized I could attempt to make my own.

Ingredients (Serving for 2 or 3)
(1). [2] Frozen Banana's
(2). Two cups filled 3/4 full of milk
(3). Blender
(4). Knife
(5). Chocolate Syrup (can also be chocolate bars)

Cooking Instructions
(1). Prepare the Banana's by peeling them
(2). Cut the Banana's into big chunks (as shown below)
(3). Place the Banana's in the Blender first to avoid splashing milk
(4). Pour both cups of Milk into the blender
(5). Pour the amount of chocolate wanted
(6). Turn on blender for about 10 seconds then turn off
(7). Pour into a cup (straw is optional)
(8). Pretend its a Mister Softee milkshake and Enjoy.
Optional.
If it didn't live up to your expectations I'm sorry for wasting your time and you may now go look for Mister Softee and purchase his milkshake.

Banana Shake

 This is an ingredient for a refreshing drink which is not only nutritious but it requires minimal effort, (it tastes good too). My recipe doesn't need to be followed strictly as everyone can modify the drink to their liking. Personally I like to make it feel as artificial as possible without compromising nutrition. The  ingredients are as follows for an individual glass:

- 1/2 of a Banana, cut into fractions (you may want to use a funnel with a screen to avoid any pulp from peel)
- 1 to 2 scoops of Vanilla ice cream
- 1 to 2 cups of milk
- 2 to 3 teaspoons of sugar
-1 ice cube crushed via spoon
*and if im in the mood ill toss in a tiny bit of peanut butter

Josh's Mac n' Cheese

I chose to create a new kind of macaroni with cheese dish from ingredients that I enjoy in separate foods, but thought they would work well together. I took the actual cheese sauce preparation from the way my mother showed me how she used to make it, but unlike my recipe, using sharp cheddar cheese. I thought that the textures and spice of the ingredients would work well together in the end. This recipe is made to serve a whole family for dinner, as a side dish with other food. I really enjoyed creating the recipe, and my friends and family who tried it enjoyed the distinct and new flavor to an old, well known American staple food, with a spicy kick!

Ingredients:
2 cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups medium shell pasta
3/4 cup white all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole milk
1 small can of pickled jalapeño peppers
5-6 tbsp. breadcrumbs (any flavor/spices)
4 tbsp. butter
3 cups water

Cooking Instructions:
1. Combine 3 cups water with 2 cups of pasta in a large pot and set the stove to medium heat. Cook 10-15 minutes until pasta is cooked.
2. Place 4 tbsp. butter in a medium saucepan to melt and set the stove to low heat.
3. Mix together 1 1/2 cups of milk with 3/4 cup flour in a bowl and whisk until clumps disappear.
4. Pour mix into sauce pan containing melted butter and add 1 1/2 cups of shredded Monterey Jack cheese. Stir continuously until cheese is melted. Keep saucepan on lowest heat setting until the pasta is ready.
5. Drain pasta and return it to the pot. Slowly pour in the cheese-sauce mixture from the saucepan, mixing the pasta to coat it evenly.
6. Preheat the oven to 350F degrees. Pour the coated pasta into a baking tray, approx. 2-3 inches deep. Then sprinkle 1/2 cup of cheese on top.
7. Slice a few pickled jalapeños into small pieces.
8. Garnish the pasta dish with a layer breadcrumbs on top of the shredded cheese and then add sliced jalapeños.
9. Bake for 20 minutes without a cover.
10. Serve and Enjoy!!!

Lissette's Ham and Cheese Sandwich:

  I chose to make this because it is simple to make and i like eating because it is a good source of protein and you can add anything to it to make it yours.  my uncle used to work in a bakery so he would always bring us Italian bread and we would always make our own sandwiches for breakfast. It's great to share this because in  my family making food is something that's part of our Peruvian culture.
               Ingredients List
                 Bread
                 Ham
                 Cheese
                 Tomato
                  Mayonnaise
           Cooking Instructions
 1. Take out the ingredients that you will need

2. Cut the bread in half and then open it

3. Next, Put the ham, cheese, tomato, and mayonnaise inside the bread

Finally, you will have the finished product

Bianca's Dominican Style Flan

This flan dish has been made by my mom since I was a kid. It’s a simple custard dessert topped with a soft layer of caramel, popular in the Latin American culinary culture, specifically in my Dominican heritage. This dish has been included in many a holiday and/or birthday party in my family and now you can use it too!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups of water
• 6 tbsp of sugar
• 1 tbsp of raisins
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 can  evaporated milk (12 fl oz.)
• 1 can condensed milk (14 fl oz.)
• 3 eggs
• 1 can assorted fruit (optional)

Cooking Utensils

• Cake mold or Pan
• Blender
• Pressure Cooker
• Aluminum Foil

Cooking Instructions

1. Pour 1 1/2 cups of water, 6 tbsp of sugar, 1 tbsp of raisins, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract in pan to boil until caramelization (about 25 minutes).
2. Remove raisins and coat pan with caramel by rotating. Give about 5 minutes to cool.
3. Pour 1 can of condensed milk, 1 can of evaporated milk, and 3 eggs in blender. Blend ingredients until fully incorporated.
4. Pour contents into pan with caramel coating.
5. Cover pan with aluminum foil and fill pressure cooker 3/4 way with water.
6. Submerge pan in pressure cooker (not completely) and boil for about 40 minutes.
7. Remove pan and put in fridge overnight.
8. Carefully turn pan over onto serving plate or dish.
9. Garnish with your choice of fruit and/or previously used raisins.
10. Enjoy!

Lizette Ramirez Culinary Design

            Kluay Baut Chee

 This is a sweet dessert from Thailand that satisfies anyone with a sweet tooth! This dessert was first introduced to me by a good friend of mine and since then it's become one of my favorites. This dessert is simple to make and is great for anyone who likes trying cuisine from different countries. This can be great for family gatherings or if you just want a sweet snack at home.

Ingredients:
-3 bananas
-1 can of coconut milk
-3/4 cup of sugar
-1 tsp of salt

*Serves 4 

   
                          *Instructions- 

1. First start off buy cutting the bananas vertically into six pieces.
2. Then set the stove to medium heat and pour the coconut milk into the pan
3. Once the coconut milk begins to boil, add the sugar and stir,
4. Add the salt and stir,
5. Add the cut banana slices and wait about 2 minutes until the bananas soften
6. Let the dessert chill
7. Plate it and enjoy!

 

  

 

Jerry Fernandez's Culinary Design

Banana Pudding

This is a very special plate of mines. The reason its so special is because it's my very first one ever made. My mother always was the boss of the kitchen but not this time, i was taking over :D, now this plate I try to make it for when the family gets together and celebrate every three to six months.

Ingredients:

• 2 1/2 cups of milk
• 2/3 cups of sugar
• 2 tablespoons of all purpose flour
• 2 egg yolks (yellow center)
• 1 1/2 tablespoon of vanilla extract
• 2 or 3 bananas
• box of Nilla Wafers

  Cooking instruction:

• separate the yolks from the whites and add the milk to the yolks. Blend well with a whisk or fork.
• Turn on stove to #4 or medium levele
• mix the sugar and flour then add mixture to pan.
• stir for 15 mins(non-stop).
• once boiling is seen, stir for about 1 more min then remove from heat. Add vanilla extract. stir well.
• slice bananas thin

Dish Assemble : layer of wafers, 1 thinly slice banana, cream.(repeat 1 more time or untill everything is gone). Once done decorate as desired.

• store in fridge for a couple of hours (serve cold).