Sushi

Getting a little daring? Maybe.

I don't do the raw fish thing. No thank you I learned enough about the risks of that in college Microbiology. But this, hmmm. Actually kind of tasty, though I'm probably the only one who liked it, which is why I only rated it a 3

California Rolls

Crab legs (I just used imitation)

Avocado, cut into strips

Cucumber, cut into strips

Sushi Rice, prepared according to package directions

Hoshi Nori Sushi Wraps

Sauce for dipping ie Wasabi, Teriyaki

For instructions, I went to youtube where there are several instructional videos on how to. Although most California Rolls have the rice on the outside, I opted to put it on the inside.

Funnel Cake

So my sister was talking about the state fair the other day and how much she likes all the deep fried food that can be found there, especially funnel cakes. After she left, I thought to myself, what's a funnel cake? So I looked on the internet and this is what I came up with. I rate this a 3.5. It was good but didn't knock my socks off. If you have a fabulous funnel cake recipe, will you please email it to me?

Funnel Cake

from momswhothink.com
Ingredients:

1 egg
2/3 cup milk
2 Tablespoons sugar
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking powder

Funnel Cake Directions:

1. In a deep skillet, heat about two cups of oil over medium-high heat until hot. Test the temperature by dropping a pinch of flour into the hot oil. If it sizzles right away without smoking, it's perfect.

2. Beat egg and milk. Mix all other ingredients in a separate bowl and slowly add to the egg mixture, beating until smooth.

3. Using a funnel, drop into hot oil working from center outwards in a web pattern. (You can use a gallon sized freezer bag instead of a funnel by pouring the batter into the bag, snipping off a small corner of it, and squeezing the batter into the oil.)

4. Cook for about 2-3 minutes, remove from the oil when golden brown and crispy.

5. Sprinkle with powdered sugar and serve.

Orange Julius

My mom used to make this for us when we were kids. I always remember it tasting good but it just doesn't satisfy my tastebuds like it used to. I rate this a 3 and if you don't eat it immediately after fixing it rates at more of a 2.

6 oz can orange juice concentrate

1/4 cup sugar

1/2 tsp vanilla

1 cup milk

1/2 cup water

12-15 ice cubes

Blend in blender all ingredients except ice. Add ice cubes one at a time to mixture. Serve immediately.

Meatballs

I've purchased frozen meatballs from the grocery store and from Sam's Club and have been somewhat underwhelmed with the quality. I feel like oftentimes they are cartilage balls with meat sprinkles. I've been trying to learn how to make them better so I will like them and tried a meatloaf recipe I found in my BHG cookbook. Of course I changed it. We recently purchased a vegetable juicer and I was looking for another way to use the vegetable fiber leftover after juicing. So Court, this is for you!

I rate this a 3 because although, they were very good, (Christian asked for thirds!) I think they could even be better. (And when I get a good sauce recipe for them besides marinara on spaghetti, I will post a picture.)

2 eggs, beaten
1 tsp. salt
pepper, to taste
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1 tsp. sage or basil (I used sage)
1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
crumbs from 2 slices bread
1-2 c. fiber from juicing carrots & celery

Beat eggs, add spices and breadcrumbs, then mush in meat. Form into balls and brown in oiled skillet. Cook about 5 minutes, browning all sides then finish cooking in a 350 degree oven for 15-20 minutes.
I imagine they could be frozen after they were cooked for future use.