lamb meatballs cont.

lamb meatballs

Mix together ground lamb, rice, parsley, oregano, thyme, zest of 2 lemons, 3 eggs

 bake at 350 for @15 min depending on size of meatballs- I made these really small...

chocolate and peanutbutter rice puffs
this turned out more crumbly than I wanted it to

How to make the rice puff mixture: 

1/2 stick butter- melt in pan, add dark chocolate, stir in rice puffs (make sure you buy the kind with no sugar), add peanuts if you want, spread on parchment paper

For the peanutbutter drizzle on top: 1/2 stick butter, natural peanut butter, take off heat and stir in whipping cream

cooking down a fruit smoothie from yesterday- added spices like cinnamon,  nutmeg, allspice, etc
my idea is to make it thick and add it to the rice puff bars for a sort of peanutbutter jelly thing, I wonder if it would help stick it together.

ran out of marjoram!

What todo, what todo! I can't find my marjoram!
http://www.foodsubs.com/HerbsEur.htmlhttp://www.buzzle.com/articles/marjoram-substitute.html
or here's a chart from about.com
Herb Substitution Chart

You may find yourself in a situation where you are out of a specified herb in a recipe or perhaps you just don't care for that specific herb. This chart will help you choose substitutions or alternatives that should work with your recipe. Whenever substituting, you must realize that the flavor will not be as originally intended in the recipe. As such, it is wise to begin your substitution with half the specified recipe amount and then adjust to your own personal tastes. You should always feel free to adjust and add to any recipe to suit yourself and your family. Who knows? You just might create a new family favorite!

Spice Substitution Chart

Herb Substitutions
Basil	Oregano or thyme
Chervil	Tarragon or parsley
Chive	Green onion; onion; or leek
Cilantro	Parsley
Italian Seasoning	Blend of any of these: basil, oregano, rosemary, and ground red pepper
Marjoram	Basil; thyme; or savory
Mint	Basil; marjoram; or rosemary
Oregano	Thyme or basil
Parsley	Chervil or cilantro
Poultry Seasoning	Sage plus a blend of any of these: thyme, marjoram, savory, black pepper, and rosemary
Red Pepper	Dash bottled hot pepper sauce or black pepper
Rosemary	Thyme; tarragon; or savory
Sage	Poultry seasoning; savory; marjoram; or rosemary
Savory	Thyme; marjoram; or sage
Tarragon	Chervil; dash fennel seed; or dash aniseed
Thyme	Basil; marjoram; oregano; or savory

lamb meatballs

I'm trying this out today. Slight variations. I'm using rice rather than bread crumbs. I'll report how it goes later. Lamb Meatballs

Rated: Submitted By: Kathy W. Photo By: Chris I. Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes Ready In: 1 Hour 45 Minutes Servings: 24

"This is a great alternative to regular meatballs. I have served these many times at cocktail parties, and they have always been a hit! The sauce adds a nice touch, but I have also served them with Greek marinade and plain."

INGREDIENTS:

1 tablespoon unsalted butter 5 shallots, minced 2 pounds ground lamb 1 cup fresh bread crumbs 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 egg, lightly beaten 2 tablespoons lemon zest 1/2 teaspoon dried marjoram salt and freshly ground black pepper to

taste 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 1/2 tablespoons tomato sauce 1/4 cup wine 1 small garlic clove, minced 1 dash ground cinnamon toothpicks

DIRECTIONS:

1.	Melt the 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir the shallots in the skillet until tender. Transfer to a large bowl.
2.	Mix lamb, bread crumbs, parsley, egg, and lemon zest into the bowl with the shallots. Season with marjoram, salt, and pepper. Let stand 1 hour in the refrigerator.
3.	Melt 1/2 cup butter and heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Form the lamb mixture into small meatballs, and cook in the skillet in batches until evenly brown. Do not drain skillet. Drain meatballs on paper towels, and place in a serving dish.
4.	Mix tomato sauce, wine, garlic, and cinnamon into the skillet. Cook and stir until well blended and heated through. Drizzle over the meatballs in the dish. Serve with toothpicks.

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