Sushi Bowls

Sometimes we really crave sushi and this homemade version is the perfect fix! We actually enjoy it better than the rolls we get at a restaurant.


This version is basically an unwrapped California roll and each bite is a different experience!

To make:

Cooked white rice tossed in rice wine vinegar and a little sugar. Let this cool about an hour in the fridge.
1 avocado - sliced into thin wedges
2 large radishes thinly sliced
1 European cucumber thinly sliced
Crab meat or shrimp
pickled ginger
wasabi
lite soy sauce
2 tb rice wine vinegar
2 tsp sugar
nori
crispy noodles
Toasted sesame seeds

Arrange all of the veggies in a fancy arrangement over your rice. Top with the crab, shredded bits of nori, ginger, sesame seeds and noodles. Add soy sauce and wasabi to your liking. Be CAREFUL when preparing the wasabi powder. Do not rub your eyes : )

Enjoy!

Albanian Bean Soup "Supe me Fasule"

This traditional Albanian recipe for a simple white bean soup is one of Erv's favorites. It's so easy to make and it's the perfect comforting meal on a cold winter's day.



Here is the recipe:

1 container low sodium chicken or beef broth
1 large yellow onion - finely diced
2 carrots - chopped in thirds
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
S&P
1 TB chili powder
Stew Beef with Bone ( I used neck meat )
2 cans white butter beans ( or northern white)
1 small can tomato sauce
1 TB dried parsley
Sour Cream or Yogurt for garnish

Heat olive oil in large stock pot. Brown both sides of meat. Add diced onions and carrot and cook until lightly browned. Add garlic, tomato sauce, broth, s&p and chili powder. Bring to a boil. Add parsley and simmer on low for about 2 hours.

After 2 hours, remove meat and carrots. I pureed the carrots in a food processor to thicken the broth. Also adds great flavor : ) Remove meat from the bones and shred into small pieces. I add the bones back to the soup because Erv likes to pick at them some more and it also makes a richer broth. Next day tastes even better.

That's it! I like to serve the soup over white rice. Top with sour cream and enjoy!