We tried this recipe: http://www.skinnytaste.com/skinny-italian-meatballs-turkey-1-p/ We made the following modifications: (1) we first sautéed 1 medium onion (chopped) in olive oil, then added the crushed garlic cloves and sautéed for a minute before adding the crushed tomatoes and herbs; (2) we replaced half (28 oz) of crushed tomatoes with 29 oz chopped canned tomatoes that… Continue reading Italian-style turkey mini-meatballs
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Italian-style penne with meat sauce
We tried this recipe: http://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/penne_pasta_with_meat_sauce/ Our modifications: first, we used 28 oz crushed tomato in lieu of chunky tomato sauce, which we added immediately to the cooked garlic-onion mixture and let simmer for while we browned the ground beef separately and cooked the pasta. We also doubled the amount of garlic. Second, we used fresh… Continue reading Italian-style penne with meat sauce
Hamburger vegetable soup
We tried this recipe from the Pioneer Woman: http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/hamburger-soup/ It is hearty, flavorful, and soothing on a wet day. We reduced the amount of minced beef to 2 to 2 1/3 lbs and used minced fresh parsley, fresh thyme, and fresh marjoram as the herbs. The recipe calls for 3 cups of beef broth, which… Continue reading Hamburger vegetable soup
Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
Heat a medium Dutch oven, add about 1 Tbsp olive oil, then add 1 chopped onion and a ½ tsp salt. When browned, add 1 1/3 lb minced beef until browned, then add ½ white wine and boil vigorously until all the alcohol has evaporated. Add 6 medium tomatoes (grated on a mandolin, with skin… Continue reading Greek stewed minced beef (kimas)
Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
We tried this recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/bucatini-with-sausage-and-peppers-56389445 We used spicy chicken sausage instead of sweet turkey. At first, we found the sauce a bit too thin, but we later realized that this is intentional so that the bucatini can soak up the sauce. We also recommend preparing the sauce in a Dutch oven, since the cooked pasta… Continue reading Italian bucatini with chicken sausage and bell peppers
Italian-style eggplant bolognese
We tried this healthier take on bolognese, which uses a combination of minced beef and cubed eggplant. Recipe here: http://www.myrecipes.com/m/recipe/eggplant-bolognese. We found the favor a bit flat, so we added a dash of fruit-infused white balsamic vinegar at the end. (Aug. 2016)
Barbecue meatloaf with oven-roasted potato slices
We tried this meatloaf and potato recipe from Molly Gilbert’s Sheet Pan Suppers: http://www.grandparents.com/food-and-leisure/recipes/bruces-barbecue-meatloaf-and-potatoes-recipe. We used an 18 oz bottle of Sweet Baby Ray’s original barbeque sauce for the recipe. Instead of creating a free-form loaf on top of the perforated 10x6" foil, we lined a loaf pan with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment flaps… Continue reading Barbecue meatloaf with oven-roasted potato slices
Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce
We followed this twist on ma po tofu by Andrew Zimmern: http://andrewzimmern.com/2015/02/24/ma-po-eggplant-garlic-sauce/. Instead of broiling the eggplant, we oven-roasted it at 450 for 30 mins. We followed this recipe but used peanut oil and a little salt and black pepper. http://piglettedc.tumblr.com/post/143686120171/oven-roasted-eggplant-preheat-oven-to-450-cut (July 2016) Note: We found that marinating the minced pork for 20 mins (rather… Continue reading Ma po eggplant in garlic sauce
Lebanese-style stuffed eggplant
We followed this recipe but modified it from stovetop to the oven: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/lebanese-style-stuffed-eggplant-358052. (Note: sometimes this link does not work. You can Google “Lebanese stuffed eggplant epicurious” and it should show up.) How we modified: preheated oven to 375; used small (instead of large) onion; toasted pine nuts in toaster oven at 350 for a… Continue reading Lebanese-style stuffed eggplant
Lentil and minced turkey sloppy joes
A healthier version of a childhood favorite. We followed this recipe but used minced dark turkey meat instead of minced beef: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/lentil-sloppy-joes-recipe.html. We also omitted the last cup of water when combining the cooked mince with the simmered lentils; the lentil mixture had plenty of liquid. We also used one sprig fresh marjoram in lieu… Continue reading Lentil and minced turkey sloppy joes
