Memorial Day Eats!

FINALLY! I got some batteries so I can post our Memorial Day treats! First up,Mexican Sushi.

• 2 15 oz. cans black beans


• 4 tbs lemon juice


• 2 cloves garlic,minced


• 2tsp olive oil


• 4 tbs salsa


• burrito shells

Drain and rinse beans and process in food processor until smooth. Add juice,garlic,oil and salsa and pulse until combined. Spread thinly on shells,roll tightly and refrigerate until firm. Slice into rounds and enjoy! I served them with my guacamole.

I also tried my hand in making sushi for the first time. They were so delicious. I can't believe that I pay $6 for a few pieces of it now that I've made it at home. First, I made the rice using the medium grain stuff-that's all I could find. I made a whole bag because I was making it for a crowd. While it was hot I added 3Tbs vinegar,2 Tbs sugar and 2 tsp salt that I had stirred together until dissolved. Then let it cool.

Then I cut up some red pepper,cukes and carrots SUPER thin:

Then I took the wrappers and squished the rice in a thin layer-you gotta press it down-and put 2 slices of each veggie down and rolled tight. Put a little water on the end to seal it. Then I cut off the ends which made a nice little "salad" for me the next day:

Then I sliced them into rounds and served with soy sauce:

Yum-and it probably cost me less than $5!

Oh yes-and how can we forget the pie:

If you make the pie,know that it is RICH! It is so good but it is almost like a candy bar or fudge in taste and texture-I mean it does have 2 full bags of chocolate chips in there!

So that is what we brought but there were kabobs(veggie ones for us),pasta salad, you know normal BBQ fare. It was a great day filled with swimmimg,family and fun!