Month: November 2014

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Turkey Meatballs

Spaghetti and Turkey MeatballsThese meatballs are deliciously full of flavor and could be made for soup or sandwiches too!

Recipe

Parchment paper or greased foil

3 large eggs

1/2 cup whole milk

1 tablespoon minced garlic

2 tablespoons Italian seasoning ( I like McCormick brand)

2 teaspoons sea salt

1 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan

1 cup bread crumbs (make you own with a blender and good bread)

1 1/2 – 2 pounds ground turkey

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line baking sheet with parchment or greased foil.  In a large bowl mix all ingredients together with a wooden spoon or hands if needed.  Gently form 2-inch size meatballs and arrange on sheet so they don’t touch each other.   Bake the meatballs for 30 minutes or until the center registers at 160 degrees on a meat thermometer.  Serve immediately with your favorite spaghetti, soup or sandwich recipe.  These can also be made ahead and kept in the fridge for up to 3 days in an airtight container or frozen for up to 3 months.

 

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Brownies

Chocolate Chip BrowniesThis recipe makes a huge batch of rich dense brownies!  I like it because it’s versatile too!  You can add just about anything to the batter from chocolate chips, walnuts, coconut, peanut butter chips and so on.   It’s perfect for a family or other large gathering!

Recipe

1 pound (4 sticks) butter

1 pound plus 12 ounces semi sweet or bittersweet chocolate chips

6 ounces unsweetened chocolate

6 extra-large eggs

2 tablespoons vanilla

2 1/4 cups organic sugar

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups chopped walnuts if using

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a very large pan double the size of a 9×13 or a 12 x 18 x 1-inch baking sheet.  Melt together the butter, 1 pound chocolate chips and unsweetened chocolate in a large sauce pan over medium low heat.  Cool slightly.  In a large electric bowl fitted with a paddle attachment mix together the eggs, vanilla and sugar.  Gradually add the chocolate mixture until just combined.  Add 1 cup of flour and baking powder and salt.  With the remaining 1/4 cup flour toss the chocolate chips and fold into the batter with the walnuts if using.  Pour into pan or baking sheet.  Bake for 20 minutes.  Tap the pan a few times and bake for another 15 minutes until done and a toothpick comes out clean.  Allow to cool, refrigerate and cut before serving.