Florence Italy Mortadella Meatball Rigatoni

 

 

 

 

Psalm 48:9-10

    [9] We have thought on your steadfast love, O God,

        in the midst of your temple. 

    [10] As your name, O God,

        so your praise reaches to the ends of the earth.

    Your right hand is filled with righteousness.

 

 

18-20 Meatballs 

1 lb ground Chicken, beef, turkey, pork ( your choice) I used chicken 

1/3 lb Boars Head mortadella (Italian Bologna) found at Publix, chopped in food processor 

1 small onion or 1/2 large onion, chopped

2 T roasted garlic

2 t olive oil

Sauté until tender and at the end add 1 t salt, 1/2 t black pepper and 1 t dried rosemary and 1 t dried basil

Set aside to cool

To make the Meatballs 

In a large bowl add:

Meats 

Veggies herb blend mix, cooled

1/2 c heavy cream

1/2 c three cheese Italian blend 

1 beaten egg 

Mix just till incorporated.

Shape into your desired size Meatball. 

I did 2 inch size.

Refrigerate for 30 minutes before cooking in olive oil. 

Prepare your favorite sauce, red or white. 

I made red sauce.

Sauce 

10 Meatballs cooked in 2 T olive oil, mashed

1/2 t red pepper flakes

Cook until Meatballs are done, around 10 minutes.

Add

1/4 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine (Costco 13.99)

Cook 3 minutes 

Add

1 jar Marinara ( I used Aldi) 

1 can diced tomatoes

1/4 c full fat cottage cheese

To the meat sauce , add wine, cook 3 minutes, add jar of marinara, tomatoes. Cook 2 minutes.

Add cottage cheese.

Let sauce simmer 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes.

Cheeses 

Cottage cheese (spoon teaspoon on each layer to sparsely cover layer)

Parmesan ( light sprinkle) 

Mozzarella ( light sprinkle)

To assemble, add 1 cup of sauce to 1/3 rigatoni and stir.

Ladle a little meat sauce with the rigatoni in bottom of 13x9 pan.

Lightly cover with all the cheeses, repeat 3x.

Add rest of meat sauce to top.

Finish lightly with all the cheeses

Cook

Bake uncovered preheated 350 degree air Fryer for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.

Cool 10 minutes before serving.

Instant Pot Leftover Lo Mein Soup

Psalm 35:9-10

    [9] Then my soul will rejoice in the LORD,

        exulting in his salvation. 

    [10] All my bones shall say,

        “O LORD, who is like you,

    delivering the poor

        from him who is too strong for him,

        the poor and needy from him who robs him?”

An ej original recipe!!

Left over Lo Mein Trio (at least 2 c but more is good too)

1 qt chicken bone broth

1 c water

Add to IP.

Turn to soup setting.

Lo Mein Sauce

1/2 c low sodium Soy sauce

1/4 c sugar

2 T cooking wine(Mirin)

1/2 t anchovy paste

1 T Hoisin

1 t toasted sesame oil

Whisk together and add to IP.

Bring up heat under pressure. 

Cook 10 minutes.

Wait 10 and do a release.

Serve over rice. (Optional)

Serve with mini spring rolls.

Balsamic Reduction for Filet of Beef

Psalm 36:5

    [5] Your steadfast love, O LORD, extends to the heavens,

        your faithfulness to the clouds.

 

An ej original recipe!

 

 

 

2 Beef Filets, seasoned, seared, sliced 

Reduction 

1/2 sweet onion, sliced

1 T roasted garlic 

1 t beef base seasoning 

1/2 t sugar

1/8 c Cotes-du-Rhône wine(red fruity from Costco)

1 t white Balsamic vinegar 

1 t half and half

Cook onions until tender, add garlic, cook 1 minute stirring constantly.

Add all rest of ingredients 

Air Fryer Pepperoni and Mozzarella Jalapeño Poppers

Psalm 34:18

    [18] The LORD is near to the brokenhearted

        and saves the crushed in spirit.

An ej original recipe!!

5 large jalapeños, sliced in half, seeds and spines removed

Non stick spray

Panko

1 c spreadable cream cheese

1 c shredded mozzarella 

1 t Kinder's a seasoning Wood-Fired Garlic

5 Slices Deli Boars Head Pepperoni 

1/4 t salt 

1/4 pepper 

1/4 c diced green onions

Mix well.

Stuff peppers.

Air fry 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Chicken Bone Broth with Chicken and Shrimp Pho for Two

Psalm 31:14

    [14] But I trust in you, O LORD;

        I say, “You are my God.”

An ej original recipe!

Broth ingredients 

1 qt chicken bone broth

1/2 c Leeks

Small pkg Udon noodles or glass noodles (cook set aside)

1 c Rotisserie chicken breast, shredded 

1 c Shrimp 

1/8 c Light Soy 

1/4 t anchovy paste 

1/4 t Chinese 5 spice

1/4 t garlic granules 

1/4 t onion powder

1/4 t chili garlic paste 

2 T pickled Ginger, diced

3 T sugar or to taste

Place ingredients, except shrimp and cooked noodles, in pot and simmer 20 minutes.

Turn off heat and add shrimp and noodles.

Let sit 5 minutes, them serve.

To serve (stir in before eating)

1 slice Fresh squeezed Lime juice

1 T Hoisin 

Thin slices of Jalapeño 

Diced green onions(optional)