Ilas Orange Sticks Recipes

Steps:

• Scrub the oranges, then remove the peel in quarters. To do this, cut through the peel with a sharp knife, going right around the orange, starting and finishing at the stem end, then repeat at a right angle to the first cut. Remove the peel, with the attached pith, from the fruit. Weigh out 9 ounces of peel and cut it into slices measuring about 1/4 by 2 inches.
• Put the orange peel slices into a large pan and cover with 8 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes. Drain and return to the pan with 4 cups of cold water. Bring to a boil and simmer, covered, for 45 minutes. Add the sugar and stir until dissolved (it won't take long). Simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove from the heat and let stand for 24 hours.
• Bring the pan to a boil again. Add the corn syrup, if using, and boil gently, uncovered, for 30 minutes, or until all the liquid has evaporated and the orange sticks are coated with bubbling orange syrup. Remove from the heat and allow to cool. Using a pair of tongs (or your fingers), carefully remove the orange sticks and place on a wire rack with a tray underneath to catch the drips. Leave in a warm place for 24 hours, or place in a very low oven at approximately 140°F for 2 to 3 hours to dry.
• Break the chocolate into pieces, put into a heatproof bowl over a pan of simmering water, and leave until melted. Remove from the heat. Dip one half of each orange stick in the melted chocolate and place on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper to dry.
• Before dipping, the sticks will keep well for 3 to 4 months. Once they have their chocolate coating, they are best eaten within 3 weeks.

Steps:

• In a large skillet melt butter, add spices and green onions.
• Add the shrimp and cook one minute then add mushrooms and stock.
• Cook till shrimp are opaque and mushroom are done.
• Serve with French bread and over hot steamed rice- best in a bowl so the juice doesn't run all over.

Steps:

• Soften the gelatin in cold water.
• Bring the sugar and hot water to a boil, add gelatin mixture and cook slowly on low-med for 20 minute
• Add rinds and remaining ingredients, stir until mixed well.
• Remove from heat, strain into a pan that has been rinsed in cold water.
• Let this stand overnight to allow some softening. Cut and dip in melted millk chocolate.
• Place on waxed paper to cool.