Egg roll Extravaganza!

We've been kicking around the idea of making a bunch of different kinds of egg rolls for dinner for some time now, and this Friday we actually got around to it. I know that I personally could sustain life off regular egg rolls for many years. We got a little crazy and made 3 non-traditional egg rolls, and now we will share our brilliant ideas with all of you.

Cheeseburger Egg Roll

- 1 package egg roll wrappers

- 1 lb. lean ground beef

-1/2 medium red onion, chopped

-1 t. olive oil

-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

-1/2 cup pickles, diced

- pinch salt

-1 T. Parsley

-2 T. worcestershire sauce

-1 egg white

- ketchup and mustard for dipping

Directions: In medium saucepan saute' onion 5 minutes until fragrant, then add beef and brown.  Add worcestershire sauce, salt and parsley, then cool. When cooled, add cheese and pickles. Wrap in egg roll wrappers sealing with egg white and deep fry or bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes until golden brown. Serve with ketchup and mustard.

Caprese Egg Rolls

-1 package egg roll wrappers

-1 package fresh mozzarella

-1/2 cup fresh chopped basil

-1 medium tomato, diced

-pinch of salt and pepper

Directions: Combine filling in egg roll wrapper and deep fry or bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Pepperoni Pizza Egg Rolls

- 1 package pepperoni

-1 package egg roll wrappers

- 1/2 cup pizza sauce

- 1 cup mozzarella or provolone cheese

- any other pizza toppings you want

Directions: combine fillings and seal in egg roll wrapper with egg white. Deep fry or bake at 350 degrees 15 minutes or until golden brown.

Jalapeno' Cream Cheese Bites with Bacon

-6 jalapenos cut in half, seeds removed

-1/2 cup cream cheese

-6 pieces bacon

Directions: Fill halved jalapenos with scoops of cream cheese, place back together and wrap with bacon. Cook in 350 degree oven 30-45 minutes, until bacon is cooked and jalapeno is soft.

Yes, that is an astoundingly big pile of egg rolls. No, we didn't cut them open to show you their awesome insides because we were too excited to eat them. Sorry!

These were also amazing. I personally did not eat one in fear of my touchy spice stomach, and even the spice a -holics thought they were a bit spicy, so make sure you can hang with some seriously hot shit, or use sweeter peppers. 

It was a success as usual, and all three egg rolls were totally delicious. Food Network has been calling us non-stop, and we're fending the offers for our own cooking show off with spatulas. ( Excuse my Sunday night before the work week fantasy here....)  We also had an amazing side salad to cut the greasy chow factor, but we've already shared that recipe with you fine folks already. Happy New Year's everyone! Hopefully one of your resolutions is to try lots of fun new recipes!

Quiche Night!

Quiche was one of the original Girl's Dinner Night feasts, and it resurfaces in our rotation every few months or so, mostly because of its supreme deliciousness and ability to take on so many different forms. There was only one problem..... It seems as though dastardly gnomes (because we all know gnomes are who grow it) have selfishly hoarded all the baby corn in the country, so Sabrina's delightful Tumbleweed Quiche had to go without. But it was still awesome.

Jim's Tumbling Tumbleweed Quiche (made in memory of my uncle, Jim Otterstrom) by Sabrina

 

-1 can hominy

-1 can corn

-1 small can olives (did not use this time)

-1 Tablespoon sage

-baby corn (not pickled) (did not use/could not find.  hmph)

-5 eggs

-1 1/2 cups milk

-2 cups cheddar cheese (I used a little less than one cup)

-1 can sliced jalapenos 4 oz.

Directions: Whisk together milk, eggs and sage until combined. Layer dry ingredients in pre-made whole wheat pie shell and then pour egg mixture over the top. Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes until set.

This quiche is so good! Plans are to make it again once we can find some baby corn. Damn gnomes!

Carmelized Onion, Bacon and Blue Cheese Quiche, By Kala

-6 eggs

-1 cup half and half

-1/2 cup blue cheese

-5 pieces bacon, cooked

-1 medium onion, cooked 10 minutes in bacon fat until caramel colored and sweet

-1/4 t. salt

-1/2 t. pepper

Directions: whisk eggs and half and half until combined. Spread bacon, blue cheese and onions in pre-made pie shell and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Pour liquid on top and bake 30-35 minutes, or until set.

This one got a bit dark, but still yum-city! 

Spicy Cheesy Hashbrowns

-1/4 cup vegetable oil 

-3 cups shredded potatoes

-1/2 t. salt

-1/2 t. lemon pepper

-1 cup 3 - pepper cheese

Directions: heat oil in skillet, add potatoes and saute' until brown. Turn off heat and toss in cheese, cook until melted and serve.

Sweet lord, is there anything better than potatoes and cheese? 

The answer is a resounding no. We served this awesomeness with pink champagne mimosas, and were happy as well-fed clams.