Rice Wrapper Spring Rolls
Ingredients:
8 rice wrappers
4 oz. rice vermicelli
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 tsp. sesame oil
1/4 lb. string beans, cut into strips
4 oz. shredded imitation crab or deli sliced turkey
dipping sauce: 1/2 cup of ponzu (dumpling) sauce
2 plates sprayed with cooking spray
Directions:
First, soften the vermicelli in hot warm water. Then using scissors, cut it into bite-sized pieces. After draining, place the vermicelli in the bowl and sprinkle it with sesame oil. You can set this aside for the moment.
Next, soften each individual rice wrapper by putting it in a shallow bowl filled with hot water. Be careful when you pick them up out of the water as they tear easily! Place the wrappers on a plate sprayed with cooking spray and fill them with the assorted vegetables and/or meats. Refrain from overstuffing leaving enough space in the edges to be able to wrap around the middle.
After filling the wrappers, roll them up, folding in the corners like a burrito. Arrange them on another plate lightly sprayed with cooking spray along with the cup of ponzu sauce and they are ready to serve.
Frozen Oreo Pudding Pie
Ingredients:
1 package instant vanilla pudding
1 1/2 cups milk
3 cups Cool Whip
1 cup crushed Oreo cookies
1 graham cracker pie crust
Directions:
Start by pouring the milk and vanilla pudding into a large mixing bowl and beating it until it becomes thick. Then, slowly stir in the Cool Whip and the crushed Oreo cookies. After mixing well, spoon the mixture into the crust. Refrigerate overnight and enjoy!
Pineapple Iced Tea
Ingredients:
4 cups water
7 regular size tea bags
1 cup unsweetened pineapple juice
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tbsp. sugar
Directions:
Begin by boiling the water in a large saucepan. Then, add in the tea bags and let it steep for 3-5 minutes. After the allotted time, discard the tea bags. While the tea is still warm, add the pineapple juice, lemon juice, and sugar and stir until the sugar has dissolved. You should refrigerate the drink overnight for the flavors to blend. Feel free to serve this delicious concoction with mint sprigs and pineapple spears if desired.
