Bonelos Aga (Ripe Banana Donuts)

This is a favorite of Tom's ( my husband ). I've only made these once before and had never seen or tried them so when I got done making my very first batch I thought I'd done it all completely wrong. They didn't look or taste like any donuts I'd ever had. My husband came home from work, very excited to see I'd made these donuts and gobbled them all up saying they were great! That was a few years ago and he's been begging for us to make some more ever since. Well, today was the day and our daughter wanted to learn so I let her do most of the work. They are very simple:

• You will need: 10 to 12 ripe bananas.
• 1 cup flour
• 4 to 5 tablespoons sugar

Peel and thoroughly mash bananas. Add flour and sugar. Mix until smooth. Drop by tablespoon into hot fat. Once browned on all sides, drain on brown paper or paper towels and roll in sugar.

You may need to beat off sneaky fingers until they are cooled enough to eat.

Pancit ( Panseat )

• This is a recipe brought to Guam by way of the Philippines and a real fiesta table will always have this tasty dish on hand. We make this several time a year. This dish can also be made with the clear, thin rice noodles ~ we just happen to prefer these thicker, yellow noodles for ours. So, you're going to need ~
• 1 medium onion chopped fine.
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 cup shrimp, however, if you're only using shrimp like I've done here - make it 2 or 3 cups.
• 1 cup pork or left over roast chopped
• 1 cup cabbage, chopped into small strips
• 2 carrots, slivered
• 4 Tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 cup water
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Pancit noodles ( 14 oz package. )

Cook your shrimp or other meat first. I like to do mine in butter ( margarine ) , the garlic and a little soy sauce until pink. Set aside.
Put cabbage, carrot and onion into large pot and add water and soy sauce. Turn heat to medium and simmer for about 5 minutes or until vegetables are steamed. Place noodles on top of cooked vegetables and spoon liquid and vegetables over the noodles carefully. You might have to add a little more water if the noodles have not wilted. Cover and allow to steam for about 2 minutes. Stir in shrimp and/ or other meat. Season to taste. This recipe can also be varied with chicken leftovers, bean sprouts or green onions and can be served in large bowl garnished with lemon wedges. Will serve 4.