Hello,
Katie isn't as fond of these as Jimmy is. They are too spicy for her. I am working on creating something with Muir Glen Crushed Tomatoes and if I get a better recipe I will post it. For now, this is the Jimmy approved recipe for Porcupine Meatballs. I also have a few trial recipes that include dry mustard, more garlic and onion, oregano, basil, etc. Let me know if you want to try them. Your children may be more used to spices than mine are.
Porcupine Meatballs
1 15 oz can Hunt's or Muir Glen Tomato Sauce
1/4 cup rice, uncooked
1/2 tsp. minced dried onion
1 clove garlic, minced (We omit.)
1/4 tsp. pepper
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 - 2 lb ground beef
1/2 - 1 tsp. salt
4 - 6 cups of cooked rice (My family likes rice.)
Mix 1/3 cup of tomato sauce, 1/4 cup of uncooked rice, onion, garlic, pepper, vinegar and ground beef. Shape into small meatballs. Place in a large skillet and brown on the outside. Mix the remaining sauce, salt and 1/2 cup of water. Pour over the meatballs. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and cover. Allow to simmer for approximately 20 minutes or until rice and meat are both done. Serve over cooked rice. Makes about 5-6 servings. (We always have plenty left over.)
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Saturday, May 15, 2010
Recipe - Katie's "Pizza"
Hello,
Pizza is served at so many events that we had to come up with something Katie could eat when she was invited to a pizza party. Because plain meat on top of a tortilla doesn't look all that appealing, we decided to fold the tortilla over on top of the meat similar to a quesadilla.
Katie's Pizza
La Banderita Corn Tortillas (or any gluten-free, dairy-free corn tortilla)
Spaghetti Meat (see recipe for spaghetti sauce)
Place a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan and toast or warm your tortillas on each side. Place warmed meat in the middle and remove immediately or cook for a few more minutes. Occasionally we double the corn tortilla to hold more meat. You can leave as is and it will resemble a taco, or you can cut it into triangles to resemble a quesadilla. Honestly, this is it. I heard of a mother who cooks polenta or buys cooked polenta in a roll and then grates it on a cheese grater to simulate cheese. We haven't tried this yet, but it sounds like a cool idea, especially if I can find a strong enough dough to make a flat, round pizza.
Pizza is served at so many events that we had to come up with something Katie could eat when she was invited to a pizza party. Because plain meat on top of a tortilla doesn't look all that appealing, we decided to fold the tortilla over on top of the meat similar to a quesadilla.
Katie's Pizza
La Banderita Corn Tortillas (or any gluten-free, dairy-free corn tortilla)
Spaghetti Meat (see recipe for spaghetti sauce)
Place a tiny bit of oil in a frying pan and toast or warm your tortillas on each side. Place warmed meat in the middle and remove immediately or cook for a few more minutes. Occasionally we double the corn tortilla to hold more meat. You can leave as is and it will resemble a taco, or you can cut it into triangles to resemble a quesadilla. Honestly, this is it. I heard of a mother who cooks polenta or buys cooked polenta in a roll and then grates it on a cheese grater to simulate cheese. We haven't tried this yet, but it sounds like a cool idea, especially if I can find a strong enough dough to make a flat, round pizza.
Recipe - Chunky Spaghetti Sauce
Hello,
My husband also came up with our spaghetti sauce. Seriously, I think he should just take over in the kitchen, don't you think? We make our own sauce because the only sauces we can find that do not contain soybean oil or dairy really don't taste all that great. We have two versions of spaghetti sauce, so please check out both.
Spaghetti Sauce
4 14.5 oz cans of Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce (The plain with no dairy (check label).
To Taste:
Sugar (c. 1/2 cup)
Salt (optional)
Garlic (light dusting over the top - minced or powdered)
Onion (Saute 1/4 cup or less for about 5 minutes in a little bit of corn oil.)
1-2 bay leaves
Squirt of Ketchup - maybe 3 tbsp.
We mix this all together and cook for 10-15 minutes before we add the ground beef with all its juices. It really tastes great. We usually double or triple this recipe and freeze what we have for quick meals or "pizza" night.
My husband also came up with our spaghetti sauce. Seriously, I think he should just take over in the kitchen, don't you think? We make our own sauce because the only sauces we can find that do not contain soybean oil or dairy really don't taste all that great. We have two versions of spaghetti sauce, so please check out both.
Spaghetti Sauce
4 14.5 oz cans of Hunt's Petite Diced Tomatoes
1 14.5 oz can of Hunt's Tomato Sauce (The plain with no dairy (check label).
To Taste:
Sugar (c. 1/2 cup)
Salt (optional)
Garlic (light dusting over the top - minced or powdered)
Onion (Saute 1/4 cup or less for about 5 minutes in a little bit of corn oil.)
1-2 bay leaves
Squirt of Ketchup - maybe 3 tbsp.
We mix this all together and cook for 10-15 minutes before we add the ground beef with all its juices. It really tastes great. We usually double or triple this recipe and freeze what we have for quick meals or "pizza" night.
Recipes - Beef Stew
Hello,
This is another recipe created by my husband. Katie loves this and it is so simple!
Beef Stew
We buy stew beef, brown it in a pan, and add it to a big pot of water (or stock if you have it). Add golden yellow potatoes, bring it to a boil and then turn it to medium-low and cook for about an hour. When it is done we either serve it as is, over rice, or we take some of the beef stock or even a bit of cold water and mix it with about 3 tbsp. of water until we have a thick paste. Add the white paste to the broth to make a thicker stew. Add salt, pepper and any other spices you may life. Serve.
This is another recipe created by my husband. Katie loves this and it is so simple!
Beef Stew
We buy stew beef, brown it in a pan, and add it to a big pot of water (or stock if you have it). Add golden yellow potatoes, bring it to a boil and then turn it to medium-low and cook for about an hour. When it is done we either serve it as is, over rice, or we take some of the beef stock or even a bit of cold water and mix it with about 3 tbsp. of water until we have a thick paste. Add the white paste to the broth to make a thicker stew. Add salt, pepper and any other spices you may life. Serve.
Recipe - Barbeque Meatballs
Hello,
This is a recipe I remember from parties when I was growing up. It is not the most healthy thing out there, but I have made it from time to time when we were going to parties where we needed to have some finger or toothpick sized items so that Katie's plate would look similar to everyone else's.
Barbeque Meatballs
1 lb ground meat (I usually use close to 2 lbs.)
1 8-12 oz jar of organic grape jam
1 12 oz jar Heinz Chili Sauce
To make the meatballs a bit more tender:
use fattier meat 80/20
Add bread crumbs before you make the meatballs:
Use a food processor to make tiny bread crumbs from Food for Life Brown Rice Bread
Crush a sandwhich bag full of Cascadian Farms Rice Crunch Cereal
In a slow cooker, set on high, combine the grape jam and chili sauce. Heat until the jam is melted. In the meantime, roll the hamburger meat (or the hamburger meat and crumbs) into balls and place in the crockpot. Lower the heat to Low and cook for about 4-5 hours.
This is a recipe I remember from parties when I was growing up. It is not the most healthy thing out there, but I have made it from time to time when we were going to parties where we needed to have some finger or toothpick sized items so that Katie's plate would look similar to everyone else's.
Barbeque Meatballs
1 lb ground meat (I usually use close to 2 lbs.)
1 8-12 oz jar of organic grape jam
1 12 oz jar Heinz Chili Sauce
To make the meatballs a bit more tender:
use fattier meat 80/20
Add bread crumbs before you make the meatballs:
Use a food processor to make tiny bread crumbs from Food for Life Brown Rice Bread
Crush a sandwhich bag full of Cascadian Farms Rice Crunch Cereal
In a slow cooker, set on high, combine the grape jam and chili sauce. Heat until the jam is melted. In the meantime, roll the hamburger meat (or the hamburger meat and crumbs) into balls and place in the crockpot. Lower the heat to Low and cook for about 4-5 hours.
Recipe - Beef Crockpot Stew
Hello,
This is a variation on Beef Stew.
Beef Crockpot Stew
2 lbs. stew beef
1 lb of carrots (about 5)
5 stalks of celery
3-4 golden potatoes (or red skinned potatoes)
1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/4 cups water
1) Saute the meat in a pan until cooked. Put the meat and its drippings into the crockpot.
2) Peel the carrots and dice them.
3) Dice the celery
4) Cut the potatoes into small squares.
5) Put the meat, vegetables, tapioca, seasonings and water into a 3 quart crockpot and stir to distribute the tapioca.
6) Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
7) If you prefer a juicer stew, add some boiling water to it about one hour before the stew will be finished cooking.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
This is a variation on Beef Stew.
Beef Crockpot Stew
2 lbs. stew beef
1 lb of carrots (about 5)
5 stalks of celery
3-4 golden potatoes (or red skinned potatoes)
1/2 cup quick cooking tapioca
2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
2 1/4 cups water
1) Saute the meat in a pan until cooked. Put the meat and its drippings into the crockpot.
2) Peel the carrots and dice them.
3) Dice the celery
4) Cut the potatoes into small squares.
5) Put the meat, vegetables, tapioca, seasonings and water into a 3 quart crockpot and stir to distribute the tapioca.
6) Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or on high for 6 hours.
7) If you prefer a juicer stew, add some boiling water to it about one hour before the stew will be finished cooking.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
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