Ladies' night dinner at Jody's. The menu was salad, spaghetti with turkey meatballs, and Rice Krispie squares for dessert.
I altered the meatball recipe a little since I wanted them to go with spaghetti.
I mainly changed the spices, and didn't add the sesame seeds. Instead I use some fresh basil, a bit of celery seed, and some cayenne. It felt weird to add water to the mix, but I did it. You then fry them in a skillet to get some texture on the outside, then bake them to finish. When I pulled them out of the oven I cut one in half to be sure they were done. It smelled so good I had to taste it. And then I ate the whole thing! They were a big hit with the ladies, too. I will definitely be making these again. I suppose I should try the more Moroccan version as well.
Dessert was a hit too. The recipe is described as the classic recipe, just with a bit more (double) the butter, and browned. You use unsalted butter but add just 1/4 tsp. of salt. I really liked them - nice texture, great slightly caramel flavor, and just a little hit of salt at the end that makes them totally craveable. They also seem to be holding up well - not get all dry and crunchy like regular RK treats. Super quick and easy to make, and very tasty.
Okay, that's three in a row from Jody. The ball is in your courts!
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