Tuesday, June 19, 2007

Understanding about talks / Roadhouse Grill Roadhouse Cheese Wraps

Tonight's chicken burgers took over an hour to cook, and Korey expressed bemusement about my not really knowing how to cook. Hey, it's just not my thing! He wanted Eric to come over tomorrow to play MARIO SOCCER on his Gamecube - I'm sure Eric (being an introvert) wants some downtime, but he agreed. (thank goodness Korey could tell that Eric was out - at Phil's bachelor party - or else!) Says we'll clean tomorrow and go to Metrotown on Thursday to get cash and a stool - we'll see about that, haha. He also made comments about how metal music was "Satan / devil worship music," and questioned whether I really went to church. Then again, he questioned whether I'd really gone shopping earlier this afternoon - sigh. He's also remarked about how they repeat songs on Rock 101... of COURSE any radio station will have some amount of repetition! AIYA.

For some reason, my guest seems to be under the impression that when I discuss him with others (especially white Eric), I'm keeping secrets from him. *rolleyes* No, it's just easier to talk to these other people and such... especially if you've known them for a relatively long time! Thank goodness that Chinese Eric understands that it's easier to talk to some people about stuff simply because you've known them longer and they have more knowledge than you do about things. (some people think this is SECRECY, oh no!) Told him about Jon, Phil, Harmony, the gender mistake I'd made on Jenny's birthday card (easily fixed with letter stickers :P), and other stuff - he terms Jon's non-use of MSN for six months as "discouraging." Haha, I ought to tell him that! Corey just sent me to a poorly-designed Washington State sex offenders link: if you type stuff into the URL after &name= and after &address=, and it'll show up on the site. Lovely stuff. :P


Roadhouse Grill Roadhouse Cheese Wraps

You'll find the original version of this delectable Roadhouse Grill signature item in the "starters" section of the menu. It's a variation on the popular fried cheese sticks appetizers with spicy jalapeno peppers in the middle, all wrapped in large spring roll wrappers before frying. The marinara sauce on the side is perfect for dipping this tasty cheesy tidbit. To save time - and we all like that - you can use any of your favorite marinara pasta sauces (such as Ragu) for dipping so you won't have to whip it up from scratch.

8 thin slices Monterey Jack cheese
8 thin slices cheddar cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced
1 teaspoon minced fresh chives
4 large spring roll wrappers
1 beaten egg
6 to 10 cups vegetable oil

On the side: Marinara (pasta) sauce

Slice the cheese really thinly, add peppers and chives, roll it all up, and give it a good squeeze before wrapping.

1. Use a sharp knife to make 8 thin slices each from the end of standard-size hunks of cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses.

2. Arrange 2 slices of cheddar and 2 slices of Jack on your hand, then sprinkle about 1 teaspoon of diced jalapeno on top of the cheese. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of minced chives on next. Sandwich the peppers and chives between the cheese, and roll it all up. Fold the cheese and squeeze it all together so that the peppers and chives are well sealed into the middle of the cheeses.

3. Lay a spring roll wrapper with one corner pointing away from you. Arrange the cheese lengthwise on the center of the wrapper.

4. Fold one of the side corners over the cheese filling. Brush a little beaten egg on the tip of the other side corner and fold it over the first corner so that it sticks. Brush some beaten egg on the corner pointing away from you. Fold the bottom corner up and over the filling. Roll the wrapper up, keeping it tight, until it rolls over the top corner with the egg on it. It should stick. Repeat with the remaining rolls, then cover them all and chill for at least 30 minutes. This will be long enough to heat up the oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees.

5. When the oil is hot, fry the rolls for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes or until the outside is golden brown. Drain the rolls on a rack or paper towels for 2 minutes before serving with your favorite marinara sauce on the side for dipping. Serves 2.

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