February 2007 Archives

In the oven right now ...

2 lb. ground turkey
1 c. oatmeal
1 egg
1 Tbsp. dried basil
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. salt
1/4 - 1/2 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
2 Tbsp. red wine vinegar

Bake at 350 for 30 minutes (???)

Smells good so far. Gotta go make the pasta now. I'll update this later.

UPDATE:

Bake for 45-60 minutes (depends on the size of the meatballs). They were quite good. I'm going to try increasing the seasonings a bit next time, and I may add some fennel seed.

Here's a way to get your children to eat vegetables!

2 lbs. ground beef (I used 80% lean)

1 lb. zucchini (other vegetables would probably work, too)

1/4 c. Lea & Perrins Worcestershire Sauce (this brand is the original Worcestershire sauce, and does not contain any soy)

2 Tbsp. steak seasoning, or other seasoning of your choice (vary amount according to personal taste)

Purée the zucchini in a food processor. (I shredded it first.) Mix with ground beef, Worcestershire sauce, and steak seasoning. Form into patties. (If you make 4 oz. patties, this should make approximately 12 patties.) Cook patties as you would cook regular hamburgers. (I use the Cuisinart GR-4 Griddler.)