Two for the price of one!!!

I've been slacking girls, forgive me! So just because of that, I'm posting not one but TWO recipes for your cooking pleasure! And Brandi, I didn't take pictures this time so you can spare me your making fun! :o)

Best Sauce Ever & Turkey Meatballs
Sauce:
1/2 cup evoo
2 28 ounce cans crushed tomatoes
1 onion, finley diced
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
2 bay leaves
Salt, pepper & sugar to taste

*Sautee onion & garlic in evoo until soft and translucent.
*Add cans of tomatoes and bay leaves. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add sugar if you like. I usually add about a tablespoon or so.
*Simmer on low for one hour. If it's too acidic for your taste, you can add a tablespoon of butter at a time, up to 4 tablespoons.
*Serve with your favorite pasta. This is also great for pizza.

Meatballs:
1 lb ground turkey (Brandi, you can use ground beef if you like!)
1/2 cup bread crumbs (I run seasoned croutons through my food processor. It's makes it soo good!)
1 egg
1 small onion, grated
2 heaping teaspoons minced garlic (I buy mine already minced in the jar)
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt, pepper & Italian seasoning to taste

*Pre-heat oven to 375.
*Combine all ingredients and mash together with your hands until the ingredients are mix thoroughly.
*Roll into meatballs the size of golf balls.
*Sautee the meatballs in 1 tablespoon of evoo until browned on both sides, but not cooked all the way through, about 3-4 minutes on each side.
*Transfer the meatballs to a cooking sheet and bake in the oven until cooked through. I've never really timed this because I make my meatballs while my pasta is cooking. They're usually done by the time the pasta is done.

Yummy!!!!!!!! I have this about 2-3 times a month. Definiately a fave around my house.


Thai Peanut Stir Fry
2-3 chicken breasts, cut into cubes
3/4 Cup peanut butter
1/4 Cup Soy Sauce
1/4 Cup White Wine Vinegar
1/4 cup lemon juice
6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
2 tsp ginger
Vermicelli or Thin Spaghetti Noodles

*Saute chicken in 1 tablespoon evoo until no longer pink. Transfer to plate, cover with foil.
*Combine remaining ingredients in the skillet and cook until peanut butter is melted.
*Add in chicken and continue cooking while pasta boils.
*Boil pasta and when finished, add to skillet with peanut sauce and stir until combined.

Enjoy!