Awat's Kurdistani Rice

Fry small onion in olive oil (1-2 tbs) till brown. Add 1.25 cups water and let boil. Wash 1 cup rice (any white) with 2 tbs raisins and 2 tbs /Angel Hair or other thin spaghetti (broken into 4 inch pieces). Add to the onion water and cook till done.

Beryl's Indonesian-Chinese Dessert

Boil one cup of pre soaked akuki beans (with enough water) with a 2 inch piece of ginger (with criss cross marks on in) till almost tender. Add peeled and chopped Okinawan Sweet potatoes and cook for another 5-10 minutes (water should not try out). Now add 1 can of coconut milk and cook for a few minutes. Add a small packet of mochi balls. Cook for 7 minutes. Add a little bit of sugar and chopped jack fruit (1 can). Serve. I like it warm!!

James's Spreads

Sunflower seeds spread

Grind sunflower seeds in a food processor. Add finely chopped garlic and onion, lemon juice, honey and little bit of water and mix well. Taste and adjust the flavors.

Cashew spread

Grind cashews in a food processor. Add finely chopped garlic and onion, lemon juice, honey and little bit of water and mix well. Taste and adjust the flavors. Save in glass containers!!

Will keep in the fridge for 3 weeks or longer!!