GCSE Design Question 2011

HumousHigh in vegetable

proteinSuitable for

vegetariansPaste may cause

problems for allergies as contains sesame seeds.

From Turkey/an other countries in the Med

Humous 1 16 oz can of chickpeas or

garbanzo beans 1/4 cup liquid from can of

chickpeas 3-5 tablespoons lemon juice

(depending on taste) 1 1/2 tablespoons tahini 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil

Drain chickpeas and set aside liquid from can. Combine remaining ingredients in blender or food processor. Add 1/4 cup of liquid from chickpeas. Blend for 3-5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the centre of the humus.

Add a small amount (1-2 tablespoons) of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

Serve immediately with fresh, warm or toasted pitta bread, or cover and refrigerate.

SalsaContributes to 5 a dayHigh in vitamins

especially AColourfulPopular with childrenSuitable for

vegetariansLow fatMexican

Salsa4 tomatoes½ red onion1 chilliBasil leavesJuice of one lime

Skin the tomatoes using boiling water or the gas flame

Cut tomato flesh into small pieces. Place in bowl

Peel and finely chop red onion

Wash, and slice chilli. Adding seeds will make it more hot.

Wash hands after preparing

Half lime and add juice to salsa

MixAdd a few basil leaves for

appearance and taste

GuacamoleContributes to 5 a

dayColourfulContains vitaminsMore unusual with

avocadosMexican

Guacamole2 avocados1 small onion1 clove of garlicI ripe tomato1 limeSalt and pepper

1. Extract both avacados from their skins into a bowl.

Squeeze in lemon. Add chopped tomato

and onion. Sprinkle with garlic

granules and salt to taste. Mix well, until slightly lumpy. Refrigerate to chill if desired.

Cheese and chiveUses soured cream

and cream cheeseContains protein and

calciumSuitable for

vegetariansAmerican

Cheese and chive1oog soured cream1 tub of cream

cheese2 TBSP fresh chives1 clove garlic

Mix cream cheese and soured cream in a bowl until well mixed

Add chopped garlicMix in garlic and

chives

TzatzikiMade from cucumber

and yoghurtCools down spicy

foodsContains one of 5 a

daySuitable for

vegetariansContains protein from

the yoghurt.Greek

Tzatziki150g greek yoghurt½ cucumber1 clove garlic1 TBSP lemon juiceOlive oilSprinkle with paprika

The best result is achieved by peeling and de-seeding the cucumber before grating.

Hang the grated cucumber in muslin cloth or a tea towel in order to squeeze out all the excess liquid.

Combine the yoghurt, cucumber, lemon juice and garlic.

Add a dash of olive oil and sprinkle with paprika.

Thousand Island-American100g Mayonnaise1 TBSP Tomato Ketchup1 TBSP Worcester sauce1Tsp chilli sauce

Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix together.