Chibi the Ginger Cat's Spicey Jams

Raspberry Vanilla Jam
1 c. fresh raspberries (use a few that are not ripe for pectin)
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. vanilla sugar
Boil until thickened and put in a sterilized jar

Rhubarb Ginger Jam
Mix:
1 c. rhubarb, diced
½ c. sugar
juice of ½ lemon
1½ T. candied ginger, cut in very small pieces
Let stand 20 minutes. Boil until thick (about 15 min)  Mash with potato masher while boiling. Pour into sterilized jar.



Pineapple Lime Jam
1 c. fresh pineapple cut in small pieces
juice of 1 lime
½ c. sugar
1/4 c. water
Boil until cooked, about 15 min, and mash with potato masher. When thick pour into sterilized jar.

Chibi the Ginger Cat says: All of these jams are really tasty and delicious, especially eaten on homemade waffrles! *****

Slow's Quick Soup

Boil 2 quarts water and add chicken bouillion.
Make Slow's meatballs:
Mix:
1 t. salt
1 t. pabrika
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. curry
1 small onion finely grated
1 egg
1 lb. lean ground chicken
Shape as meatballs and push two whole wheat penne pasta into each. Tip: use vinyl food gloves while shaping meat.
Drop the meatballs into the boiling soup and boil 10 minutes.

Add:
1 stalk celery, finely diced
1 red pepper, finely diced
4 oz sugar peas, cut in strips
1½ c. canned corn
Boil 5 min more and serve.

Slow says "This is an original, good soup and the meatballs look like me!" ****

Eeyore's Happy Macaroni Dinner

Boil:
6 oz. macaroni
Fry:
12 oz. lamb or beef, finely diced
Add: 2 stalks of celery, diced
7 oz. sliced mushrooms
1½ c. canned corn
Add:
1 lb. jar of chili tomato sauce
2 T. water
Add the macaroni and serve.

Eeyore says: It is a quick, delicious dinner that can make even me happy! *****

Squirrely's Crispy Muffins

Mix:
2 eggs
½ c. olive oil
3/4 c. buttermilk
Add:
2 c. finely grated mixed nuts
2 t. cinamon
1 T. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 t. baking soda
1/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. whole wheat flour
Spoon into greased muffin tin. Make face with blueberry eyes and raisin nose. Bake for about 20 min. at 350 F or 200 C.

Squirrely says: You will go nuts for more muffins!  *****

Catball's Dinner Soup with his Secret Garlic Bread

Prepare Secret Garlic Bread
Use your favorite bread and make this sauce:
5 T. avocado oil
4 cloves garlic, finely grated
2 T. fresh Parsley, finely chopped
1/4 t. salt
Spread sauce on bread and bake for about 10 min.
For Soup:
prepare chicken meatballs:
½ lb. chopped low fat chicken
1 egg
½ t. salt
½ t. ginger
1 t. chili
Mix well and fry as tiny meatballs. Put aside

Boil 2 quarts water. Add chicken bouillion.
Add: 2 carrots, diced, 4 oz. fresh bean sprouts, 3.5 oz. fresh sliced mushrooms, 1½ c. canned corn, drained and 4.5 oz. chinese egg noodles. Boil 5 min. Add meatballs and boil a little longer and serve with garlic bread.

Catball says: This is a great and big soup. You will really enjoy the bread too! *****

Fat Cat's Fish Surprise Dinner

Boil 2 c.water with 1 t. salt and 3½ t. curry. Add 1 1/4 c. rice with wild rice and simmer 20 min.
Fry or bake 5 plaice filets breaded with lemon and parsley.
Sauté in olive oil:
2 carrots, diced
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
5 small spring onions, chopped
2 pepperfruits, diced
5 oz. fresh bean sprouts
Add fish filets cut in bite size pieces, curry rice and mix well.
Sprinkle the top with 2 oz. grated mozarella cheese and serve.

Fat Cat says: You'll be happily surprised by how delicious this dish turns out! *****

Tigger Loaf

Mix well:
1 egg
1 onion, finely diced
½ large orange pepperfruit, finely diced
2 T. orange juice
1 t. salt
1 t. chili powder
1 c. oatmeal, uncooked
1 lb. chopped chicken

Form as loaf. Bake in greased pan for 45 min. at 350 F or 200 C

Tigger says: It's so tasty, it will make you bounce! *****

Mew Two's Ultimate Dinner

Boil: ½ lb. egg noodles, Add 1 T. olive oil and 1 t. chili
Fry 12 chicken nuggets and cut in bite size pieces
Sauté in olive oil with 1 1/4 t. curry, 2 t. pabrika and 3/4 t. chili:
1 large onion, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 red pepperfruit, diced
Add
1 1½ c. drained canned corn
7 pineapple rings cut in pieces
Add chicken nuggets and chili noodles and mix well.
Sprinkle 2/3 c. chopped and toasted walnuts on top and serve.

Mew Two says: This is a perfect spicey dinner!*****

Jelly Cat's Fast & Yummy Dinner

Boil 1/3 lb. whole wheat noodles
Add. 1 T. olive oil and 1½ t. curry
Sauté in olive oil:
1 onion, diced
6 cloves garlic, finely grated
Add: ½ lb. sliced fresh mushrooms
Add:
2 carrots, finely grated
1½ c. frozen peas
Add:
1/3 lb. parma ham, diced and the curry noodles.
Mix well and serve.

Jelly Cat says: This dinner is great! ****

Skvat Cat's Black Muffins

Mix well:
1 c. ground almonds
1 1/3 c. whole wheat flour
½ c. sugar
½ c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 T. carob powder
1/3 c. poppy seeds
1 t. baking soda
1/4 t. chili powder
Add:
1 c. pineapple juice
1/3 c. oil
1 egg
Spoon into greased muffin tin. Give each muffin raisin eyes, almond nose and dried cranberry tongue. Bake about 20 min at 350 F or 200 C.

Skvat Cat says: These muffins are crumbly, spiceylicious! *****

Catball's Delicious Dinner

 Start bread dough:
2 c. lukewarm water
1 t. yeast
whole wheat flour to make a porridge consistency. Let stand covered.
Make meatballs: 1 lb. lean ground beef
1 egg
1 t. salt
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. pabrika
2 T. cornstarch
Fry as small meatballs
Boil and drain: 1/4 lb. chinese egg noodles. Add 1 T. olive oil and 1 t. chili.
Sauté:
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, grated
1½ carrots, grated
1 yellow pepper, diced
2 leaves chinese cabbage, diced
3 T. orange juice
Mix meatballs and noodles in with vegetables to make filling.

Finish bread dough. Add:  2 T. olive oil, 3t. salt, 2 t. pabrika, 2 t. curry, 1 t. turmeric and whole wheat flour. 
Knead dough and roll in circles. Spoon in filling. Fold and close catballs. Brush with water or oil and bake about 25 min. at 350 F or 200 C
Catball says: Take one bite and you won't be able to stop. They are lots of work, but well worth it. ******

Catball's Dessert

Mix:
½ c. ground pistachios
1½ c. whole wheat flour
½ c. sugar
1 t. baking soda
3/4 c. white chocolate chips
½ c. dried cranberries
Add:
½ c. oil
½ c. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 egg
Bake about 30 min at 350F or 200C. Draw Catball on top with icing


Catball says: This cake is so yummy, that you might start to roll! *****