Meat Balls

1 lb. ground beef

1 lb. ground pork

1 can (6 oz.) tomato sauce

1 c. milk

3/4 c. oatmeal

1/4 tsp. pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

Sauce:

4 T. brown sugar

1 T. minced onion

1 c. ketchup

1 T. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 T. soy sauce

Combine the meatball ingredients, mix well. Form into balls and arrange in a 9x13 pan. Combine the sauce ingredients and put on top of meatballs. Bake at 350 degrees for one hour.

Tomato Herb Soup

 

• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1/2 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 pinch crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 (6oz.) can tomato paste
• 1 T. brown sugar
• 1 (28oz.) can crushed tomatoes
• 3 cups vegetable broth

• In a sauce pot add garlic powder with the olive oil, oregano, basil, thyme, rosemary, red pepper flakes, and freshly cracked pepper. Turn the heat on to medium-low and sauté for about 2 minutes.
• Add the tomato paste and brown sugar. Stir until everything is mixed (the oil may stay partially separated). Cook the mixture while stirring continuously for 3-5 minutes, or until the tomato paste takes on a darker, almost burgundy hue.
• Add the crushed tomatoes and vegetable broth. Whisk the mixture together until smooth. Turn the heat up to medium and heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

Copycat Chicken Nuggets

 2 lbs. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

3 T. dill pickle juice

1 c. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

1/2 tsp. paprika

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 egg whites

2 T. soy sauce

2 T. Dijon mustard

In a bowl, add the chicken and pickle juice, toss to coat. Marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, combine the remaining ingredients to form a thick batter. Add water to mix but don't make too runny. Add the batter to the chicken mixture and toss to coat. 

In a deep skillet or electric skillet, heat oil to 375 degrees. Fry chicken pieces until browned on each side and juices run clear. Drain on paper towels.