Gourmet Dinner

My family has a tradition of a five-course gourmet dinner cooking challenge. Each couple/group is assigned a course, and all chefs are judged on taste and presentation. We had never made sushi before, and I was pretty confident my youngest siblings hadn't tried it, so we decided it was worth a try. Either they'd love it or hate it, and we took our chances.

Appetizer: Bryce and Pam

Dish: Sushi, sashimi, shrimp & vegetable tempura

Salad: Nicole and Torr

Dish: Cobb Salad Wraps

Soup: Mom and Dad

Dish: Cantaloupe Ginger Soup

Main Dish: Katelyn, Matthew, and Travis

Dish: Beef Teriyaki

Dessert: Bryan and Cat

Dish: White Chocolate Mousse

AND THE WINNERS....

For taste...Sushi!  Everyone loved it.  Even my mom (and myself) who didn't previously like sushi.

Winners for presentation - dessert!  Bryan and Cat served their dish in a milk and white chocolate bowl they made using balloons.  Their dish required using a different kitchen, chilling their dessert for hours, and their stories about exploding balloons were hilarious.