blog carnival 5/6

I am chiming in when I can with the WOF blog carnival. Today's topic, what's cooking. This is a fun party dish as well and fun to make with little helpers!

Avocado Egg Rolls with Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
•2 large avocados, peeled, pitted, & diced
•4 tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, chopped
•2 tablespoon minced red onion
•1 teaspoon fresh cilantro, chopped
•¼ t. salt
•6 egg roll wraps
Method:


Gently stir together avocado, tomatoes, onion, cilantro, and salt. Distribute filling evenly onto center of each egg roll wrapper. Position a wrapper so that a corner is pointing toward you; fold the bottom corner up over the filling.
Fold side corners in and roll toward the top corner. Wet the edges of the top corner with a little water. Then fold top corner over and press to seal. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

Continue by deep-frying the egg rolls in 375 degree oil for 3-4 minutes, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Slice egg rolls diagonally across middle and serve with prepared dipping sauce.

Honey Cilantro Dipping Sauce
Ingredients:
•3-4 teaspoons white vinegar
•1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
•1/2 cup honey
•1/2 cup chopped cashews
•2/3 cup fresh cilantro
•2 garlic cloves
•2 green onions
•1 tablespoon granulated sugar
•1 teaspoon ground black pepper
•1 teaspoon ground cumin
•1/4 cup olive oil
Method:


To make dipping sauce, use a blender or food processor to puree all listed ingredients except olive oil. Blend until well pureed. Then stream in olive oil. Refrigerate until ready to use.