216 italian balls and Recipes

lettuce head, washed or dried and cut in small piece. (any leafy green works, but i prefer romaine), scallions , thinly sliced on the bias, tomatoes, halved, artichoke hearts, cut into 1/2 inch dice (i usually add a bit more), bocconcini, cut into 1/2 inch dice (small balls of mozzarella), french haricots vert, 1 large handful (thin green beans), red roasted bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1/2 inch dice (jarred works fine or you can roast your own ), dijon mustard, light agave nectar, olive anchovies packed in oil, finely diced, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, coarse salt , to taste, fresh ground black pepper , to taste

italian-seasoned bread crumbs, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, cottage cheese, minced onion, eggs, dried basil, dried sage

dried ziti pasta or 1 (16 oz) package penne, pasta sauce, frozen precooked italian meatballs, thawed (32 balls, cut in half), italian-style tomato sauce, carton ricotta cheese, grated parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese (8 oz.)

ground chicken, egg, slightly beaten, fine breadcrumbs, fresh sage, finely chopped, dried parsley flakes, mustard powder, onions, finely chopped, salt & pepper, fine breadcrumbs (to coat the balls), mixed italian herbs (or use italian herb bread crumbs), tomato sauce, honey, balsamic vinegar, grated carrot, worcestershire sauce, green pepper, finely chopped, chili flakes (optional), jalapeno pepper, finely chopped (optional), cooked brown rice (apprx 1 1/3 cups raw rice)

rice (uncooked ), eggs, margarine, asiago cheese (grated ), italian seasoned breadcrumbs, vegetable oil, ground beef (cooked ), cooked peas , per ball, salt and pepper

simply potatoes traditional mashed potatoes, ground italian sausage, cooked & room temperature, italian cheese blend, sun-dried tomato pesto, seasoned panko breadcrumbs, divided

cream cheese, kraft old english cheese spread, blue cheese, minced onions, chopped italian parsley (flat-leaf parsley), chopped pecans, divided, paprika, chopped italian parsley, for garnish (optional)

kraft macaroni and cheese, butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded italian cheese blend, kraft pimento spread, eggs, milk, italian seasoned breadcrumbs, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, pepper, salt, cayenne, peanut oil (for frying )

ground beef, italian style breadcrumbs, grated cheese, parsley, eggs, choped fresh garlic, onion , choped (optional), salt & pepper, milk

macaroni and cheese mix, butter, milk, shredded cheddar cheese, pimento cheese spread, shredded italian cheese blend, italian seasoned bread crumbs, paprika, chili powder, ground black pepper, white sugar, salt, cayenne pepper , or to taste, eggs, milk, peanut oil for frying , or as needed

pork sausage, chopped onion, sauerkraut, well drained and finely chopped, prepared yellow mustard, garlic salt, ground black pepper, italian seasoned dry bread crumbs, cream cheese, softened, dried parsley flakes, all-purpose flour, egg, beaten, milk, italian seasoned dry bread crumbs, vegetable oil for deep-frying

cooked rice(white or brown ), fine bread crumbs, garlic, minced, pepperoni, minced, fresh mozzarella, diced small, fresh parmesan, grated or nothing to it parmesan pizza topping, eggs, fresh italian herbs, minced, roasted red pepper or sun dried tomato pesto, fresh ground black pepper, favorite marinara for dipping

chicken, cut up with skin removed & fat removed (or you can use any chicken parts- mix or match such as 4 skinned chicken breasts or 8 thighs), celery ribs, sliced, onion, diced, chicken broth, dried parsley (more if using fresh italian parsley), chicken bouillon cubes (can substitute more chicken broth for cubes & water), salt (may need more if using low or no sodium broth), pepper, water (may need more), carrots, peeled and sliced however you like (use more if desired), all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, milk, shortening, fresh italian parsley, . use 2 tbsp if using dried (flat-leaf, not curly )

water, syco beef base or 3 tsp syco chicken base or 3 chicken bouillon cubes, sliced fresh mushrooms or 2 (4 oz) cans mushroom stems and pieces, with juice, chopped white onion, diced sweet green peppers, yellow , green sweet peppers or 1 cup of chopped red yellow green sweet pepper, frozen italian meatballs (appetizer size), white pepper, dried cilantro, milk, margarine, shredded colby-monterey jack cheese

ricotta cheese, mozzarella cheese, shredded, eggs, lightly beaten, italian breadcrumbs, freshly grated parmesan cheese, lightly packed, poultry seasoning, italian breadcrumbs for dredging, canola oil

swordfish, fresh breadcrumbs , soaked in 1/2 cup water, chopped fresh italian parsley, grated pecorino romano cheese, garlic, finely minced, egg, salt and ground pepper, olive oil, garlic, chopped, onion, chopped, fresh capers , rinsed if salted, pitted italian black olives, quartered, tomato paste, crushed to tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, salt and ground pepper, olive oil, pasta , for serving

cannellini beans (which are white kidney beans), petite diced tomatoes, tomato juice, vegetable broth or 4 cups chicken broth, bulk italian sausage , rolled into . 5 inch balls and cooked through, shell pasta (like small shells , ditalini, or orzo), thyme, cayenne pepper, salt , to taste, minced garlic or 1/2 tsp garlic salt or 1/2 tsp garlic powder, bay leaf

hamburger - 90/10, garlic - crushed, milk - 2, egg, parsley, bread crumbs - italian, olive oil, paprika, black pepper