When the weather heats up like a convection oven that’s been running for 6 hours, a sandwich on focaccia bread makes a nice cold entree. That’s how I usually greet dinner. But in the past week, gazpacho has spilled into conversation a few times.
My first attempt at spring rolls was a joke. I knew that the wrappers should be soaked in warm water before using, but didn’t bother to find out how long to soak them. Details. A quick online search after the fact led me to this great post at Gluten Free Gobsmacked. Can’t wait to try again.
One more thing – do NOT drown your vegetables in red wine vinegar and olive oil before rolling in wrappers. You’d think this would be obvious, but . . .
While I’m digressing, take a look at these asparagus rolls. How are they standing up like that? It’s like Stonehenge. I don’t get it.
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Still here? Today’s Let’s Lunch on twitter features cold entrees for a hot summer. Check out the cool posts rounded up by Cheryl Tan from A Tiger in the Kitchen.
Byron Sprout Salad with chargrilled chicken ~ from Lisa at Monday Morning Cooking Club
Cold noodles with stir-fried vegetables, hoisin pork, and spicy shrimp ~ from Eleanor at Be a Wok Star
Strawberry soup ~ from Mai at Cooking in the Fruit Bowl
Seafood Napoleon and Cold Olive Oil Poached Chicken Salad ~ from Victor and Charles at The Taste of Oregon
Spicy Sichuan Sesame Noodles ~ from Cheryl at A Tiger in the Kitchen
Croque Monsieur with Cheese Bechamel ~ from Maria at Maria’s Good Things
Jasmin Tea Poached Shrimp Summer Rolls ~ from Cathy at ShowFood Chef
Gazpacho with an Indian Twist ~ from Rashda at Hot Curries & Cold Beer
Cous Cous with Cilantro Pesto and Halloumi ~ from Danielle at Beyond the Plate
Korean Ice Water Noodles (mul naengmyun) ~ from Emma at Dreaming of Pots and Pans
Smoked salmon BLT with dill-horseradish aioli ~ from Charissa at Zest Bakery & Deli
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You are so funny…the filling looked delicious, though! And it’s definitely chilled! Perfect for summer….xx
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LOL, great to hear bloopers. Done same with wrappers and I’m Asian! Like concept.
Well, that makes me feel a little better. But bloopers seem to be a theme here.
Your niece seems to have same sarcastic sense of humor, must run in the family, ha.
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