Beef Soup

2 qt. of water
1 sprig of thyme
1 tablespoon of salt
2 stalks of escallion
1 lb. of pumpkin, cut up
1/2 lb. of carrots, cubed
1/4 lb. of turnips, cubed
1/2 lb. of cho cho, cut up
1 lb. of yellow yam, cut up

1 lb. flour to make dumplings
1 lb. of soup bones
1 lb. stewing steak

Boil the soup bones and stewing steak in 2 qts. of water(about 30 minutes in pressure cooker).
Next add cut up vegetables, yam and cho cho and dumplings. Then add the seasonings to the soup.
Once it starts to boil, simmer uncovered until the yam is cooked and soup is of a medium consistency.
Serves 6

Shrimp Fritters

Mix:
2 & 1/4 cups minced cooked shrimp
3 tbsp. minced onions
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tbsp. chopped parsley
Sift together:
3/4 cup flour
1 & 1/2 tsp. baking powder
few grains pepper
Add:
1 egg, beaten
1 cup milk
Beat well. Add shrimp mixture; mix thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls into hot fat and fry on both sides until brown. Drain on paper. Makes 14 small fritters.

Fried Ripe Plantain - Caribbean Country Style

2 ripe plantain (best when over ripe)
oil for frying

Preheat oil in a large, deep skillet over medium high heat. Peel the plantains and cut them in half. Slice the halves lengthwise into thin pieces. Fry the pieces until browned and tender. Drain excess oil on paper towels.