Recipes

Tried to contact you via the regular way but somehow it just didn't work. Anyway, bought your book. First thing I tried was the Mini Buffalo Chicken bites - Outstanding. Today I made the Spicy Meat Sauce. Was a bit skeptical with no garlic or herbs listed but went ahead and made the recipe verbatim. WOW. I think the Pomi Tomatoes made all the difference - So fresh tasting. Am going to serve this tomorrow if there is any left - I just keep eating it with a big fat spoon and a big loaf of Italian bread. Now, since you have such a huge following, please be so kind as to post the recipe for the Chicken Cordon Bleu Balls. The only way to relieve my husbands bleu balls is having me make that recipe. Um, maybe not the only way. Please post - People are anxiously awaiting that recipe. Sorry for being a little cheeky - I am old - 83 so I am entitled to be a little cheeky. My husband is 84. Don't have much time left to make those balls so please post ASAP. Wishing you continued success.

While I was a staff RN, I asked every elderly italian women in their hospital bed, how they made their meatballs. The key is to make your meatballs soft but not too soft or they'll break in the sauce. The breadcrumb and water ratio makes them soft or firm. I don't really measure: I pour the breadcrumb in the palm of my hand, when it overflows I throw it in. Use plenty of basil, parsley and pepper. One of my patient's told me to substitute the water with 1/2 cup of milk. Mix together, fry in hot canola oil( don't burn and don't let them stick to pan)put them in the sauce with the rest of the meat. Daniel, I remember you when you were 5 years old running around your Dad's cabinet shop on 26th street.

Just got the cookbook for Christmas and was dissapointed because my favorite ball wasn't in there...How can I get the recipe? I promise that every time I come to the city ( 4 hours away)I will patronize your shop....but I want to make balls at home.... :/

mix all together and fry. Place into your sauce 1/2 hour before sauce is done.

Still had bacon and onions cooling in the fridge Wondering what to do with them Googled recipe and got the rest of the story. My wife said mix them in with all of the indgredients I said we've already browned the bacon it will over cook. She said it's cooled in the fridge so it won't overcook. She's right again DUH! Really good! Karl

In a skillet heat the oil. Add everything that looks like a vegetable and cook until tender. Reduce heat and add all the spices, butter, almonds, olives and dried fruit. Cook for five minutes. Let cool. Mix the meat and couscous in a bowl. Add the skillet full of veggies, spices, fresh coriander and the egg. Combine thoroughly and let sit in fridge for a half an hour. Form into golf ball sized meatballs and place in a preheated 400 degree oven for about 20 minutes. Serve hot with sides of harissa sauce and Greek yogurt. (NOTE: I always check the seasoning by frying a little of the meatball mixture in a pan. If the mixture seems a little dry -- you never know -- I throw in a splash of milk. If you like things spicier, you can add more red pepper flakes.)

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Mix everything together, Fry or Bake until done and enjoy..

Hamballs get glazed and are very yummy. Enjoy

Preheat the oven to 350 get a bowl add the salt, pepper,egg, garlic, basil,and carrots slices Next mix it all together and let is sit for 5minutes Then get a pan and pour the olive oil in the pan and let it heat up After you will take the meat and roll it into a ball and put in the pan to get some color leave it on the each side for 3min and the get a pan put a little more olive oil and put the meat in the pan and leaven the oven for 20min or 19min

Preheat the oven to 350 get a bowl add the salt, pepper,egg, garlic, basil,and carrots slices Next mix it all together and let is sit for 5minutes Then get a pan and pour the olive oil in the pan and let it heat up After you will take the meat and roll it into a ball and put in the pan to get some color leave it on the each side for 3min and the get a pan put a little more olive oil and put the meat in the pan and leaven the oven for 20min or 19min

Preheat the oven to 400 soak the raisins in red wine mix the salt, pepper, adobo and cumin to taste in with the bread crumbs. with your hands, mix the ground beef, garlic, and egg in a bowl. Add the raisins (sans wine) Drain and add the alcaparrado Add the seasoned breadcrumb mixture until the consistency is right to make meatballs. Make meatballs - packing them firmly. Place in a baking dish sprayed with Olive Oil Pam, in rows, slightly touching. Roast them in the oven for about 20 minutes.

Combine all ingredients in bowl, you will know how much bread crumb , parsley and cheese to use by looking in the bowl . Mix with hands and roll into tiny balls. Heat large skillet with a mix of extra virgin and canola oil and salt . Fill the pan so the oil will cover half the meatball, when the oil is hot put the meatballs in and turn in about 6 minutes. Place cooked meatballs on plate with paper towel or put them in your sauce.

Instructions - Preheat the oven to 450 deg. F. - Combine all of the ingredients except for the olive oil in a large mixing bowl and mix by hand until thoroughly incorporated. - Drizzle the olive oil into a large baking dish (9X13) making sure to evenly coat the entire surface (use your hand to help spread the oil) - Roll the mixture into round, golf ball sized meatballs making sure to pack the meat firmly - Place the balls into the oiled baking dish such that all of the meatballs are lined up evenly in rows and are touching each of their four neighbors in a grid - Roast until firm and cooked through (about 14 minutes) - Allow the meatballs to cool for five minutes before removing from the tray

nstructions Mix everything in a large bowl with your hands and place meatballs on a lined cookie sheet (medium size). Bake in a oven at 350 degrees (not quite cooked through) for 25 mins. Using a spatrula with holes take off cookie sheet and place in a large pot of hot homemade tomato sauce to finish the cooking. leave meatballs in the pot for as many hours as it takes for the sauce to be done. Roughly 4 hours. Enjoy!

Mix everything in a large bowl with your hands and place meatballs on a lined cookie sheet (medium size). Bake in a oven at 350 degrees (not quite cooked through) for 25 mins. Using a spatrula with holes take off cookie sheet and place in a large pot of hot homemade tomato sauce to finish the cooking. leave meatballs in the pot for as many hours as it takes for the sauce to be done. Roughly 4 hours. Enjoy!