Tag Archives: meatballs

Les Boites

I made a very easy kale and veal meatball soup today.  It was easy because I used “les boites” or cans, prepared veal meatballs and kale in a bag.  Sometimes I lack drive 🙂  The meatballs, while expensive, are of … Continue reading

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Things Fall Apart

I actually made this black eyed pea/potato/meatball stew the day before yesterday but was so disgusted with the whole thing that I couldn’t be bothered to post it.  I decided to post today because I was bored and the pictures … Continue reading

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Coals to Newcastle

Our family was invited by neighbors to share some New Year’s Eve appetizers and a glass or two of sparkling wine in celebration of the coming year.  Of course I wanted to bring something to share. Caroline Romano and her … Continue reading

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Bento a la Carnivore

The problem with my kitchen is that, in the 80s, the owners of the house bought top of the line, fashionable, electric, black and stainless steel appliances to compliment their quality but dark, real wood, kitchen cabinets.  Over 30 years later, the … Continue reading

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Bucatini with Meatballs

Does it count against me in the “The Game of Freezers” that I took out ground pork and veal to make meatballs, but put in a really irresistible pork belly? It’s not my fault.  I was just wandering through the market, looking … Continue reading

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Spaghetti and Meatballs

Jade had a friend for a sleepover last night.  I had some steaks in the refrigerator so I decided to go with that and a salad.  When I asked the tiny, young lady how she wanted her steak, she replied, … Continue reading

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Meatball and Bean Soup

Although we’re having this absolutely, ridiculous heat wave after a summer of near winter temperatures, my thoughts are still turning towards the fantastic comfort foods that I like to make this time of year. I found these beans in the … Continue reading

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Pistou Soup with Meatballs

French pistou soup is a summer vegetable soup enhanced with a pesto-like paste.  Maybe it’s influence is Italian or maybe everybody just gets around to doing the same thing with the same ingredients, more or less.  Jet-lagged. Anyway, I wanted … Continue reading

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Spaghettoni and Meatballs

My mother was a pretty good cook and it was something we told her to keep her spirits up.  But it was true.  A southern girl, born and raised in Texas, married to a Louisianan, you can imagine our meals. … Continue reading

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