German Rouladen & Potato Croquettes with an Orange-Strawberry Slushie for Dessert!

I had a mind-blowingly good rouladen at a restaurant a couple weeks ago, so when I saw rouladen-cut beef in the store I couldn't resist the challenge of making some myself. I used kosher pickles, spicy mustard, turkey bacon (had no "real" bacon in the house) and this recipe. It turned out quite nicely and the spicy mustard gave it a nice kick.

As a last minute decision for a side, I made German potato croquettes using this recipe (sort of). Nice and crispy on the inside, but soft and hot on the inside. Not pictured: the ton of sauerkraut also devoured with this meal. Because I forgot until after the camera was put away.

My friend gave me an ice-shaver for my birthday, so for dessert we made a slushie with orange juice and cut up fresh strawberries. SO GOOD. Like, so good. These are going to be a huge hit in the summer, I can already tell.

T gave me an ice-cream maker for my birthday too, I have a feeling my next entry will involve another type of cold/delicious treats!

-B