Monday, January 21, 2008

Meatballs and Footballs... :)~

When I was a kid I used to love watching football and going to my high School's games.......but as an adult the only football I really watch is the Superbowl.
Even then, it's totally for it's great commercial content!
I usually pick the team with the nicest uniforms to route for...LOL....unless the Giants or Patriots are playing...... They are the teams closest to CT.

So yesterday ....turned out to be a big playoff day, and I happend to be in places beyond my remote control....Ha!

While at the laundry matt the Patriots/ Chargers game was on in the backround while folding.... Then later on at the bowling alley the Giants/ Packers game was on. Our friend Katie was routing for the Giants, so I couldn't help but to pay attention this time...LOL ....Actually it was a pretty good game...Nail bitter if you were routing for either team.

It turns out that both the Patriots and the Giants won their games and will be playing against each other in the Superbowl XLII on Feb. 2nd....Who will I route for now????

I guess I will have to use my pick the team with the nicest uniforms method again...Ha!

In honor of the Superbowl, and the great food we eat on that day..... I thought I would leave my recipe for meatballs. A must have on any half-time buffet!



My Meatballs

1 lb. 70% ground beef
1 lb. ground pork
1 onion minced
2 cloves garlic minced
1/8c finely chopped parsley
1/2c grated parmesan cheese
2 slices of whole grain bread cut into small cubes
2 (organic omega 3) eggs
1/4c organic milk or soy
1/4c pignoli nuts
3 Tbs Cabernet
S&P to taste

(Optional).....1/4 c currants...soaked in hot water for 5 min. then drained

First sautee onions and garlic till tender. Then add all ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
Make a small test meatball and fry it up to make sure seasonings are just right. Adjust seasonings if needed.
Roll into balls. Heat pan to fry evenly on all sides. I finish my meatballs in my gravy for about a half hour. Otherwise finish off in oven. 350 degrees for 10-15 min. Enjoy! :)~

5 comments:

Jesse said...

What? No gravy recipe? Sheesh, mon! LOL :)

Chef TinaMarie said...

Sorry Jess...That's a an ancient Italian Top Secret family recipe.

If I were to divulge such info I could be excommunicated and stuff..

You will just have to settle for invitations to dinner to enjoy that one!!!...LOL :)~

Jesse said...

That's fair... actually even better when someone else cooks! So when's dinner? LOL

Lesbian Equinox said...

Go GO GO Giants!!!!!

Yeah Baby! Tom Brady is faking his dragging foot, he did this fake before.

I can't wait for the game, I am soo excited, Giants Baby!

It was soo good to see you guys ...love you both!!!
I also want to know what you and Kat eat cause you both look younger every time i see you.
HUgs!
got to run to catch a train

Chef TinaMarie said...

Jess....Next time I make my gravy you guys are sooo invited to dinner!

Katie....flattery will get you everywhere!.....Hugs back!
Go Giants!