Trying Something New

Sometimes, life gets in the way of living and obligations take precedence over desires. That's what's been going on with me lately. I've been embroiled in day to day life, keeping the balls juggling in the air, trying very hard not to let too many drop. The only way I could manage all the extra balls that have been thrown my way lately is find one or two to drop- and one big one that I had to drop was entertaining. The past few Shabbatot have been quiet and guest free, which keeps me from my favorite pastime of hostessing, but is good in that affords me extra time to get everything else done. It also allows me to play with new recipes.

Last night I look in the freezer for a little inspiration, and found a package of flanken short ribs I picked up last month at Costco (by the way, kudos to them for the extensive, reasonably priced kosher meats!). In an attempt to satisfy the tastebuds of all who will be eating Friday night, I searched for a recipe with an asian flair - tonight I will make this recipe:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/asian-style-braised-short-ribs-recipe/index.html

and this week's menu will be:

Friday Night Dinner

Chinese Chicken Noodle Soup

Asian Style Braised Short Ribs

Rotisserie Chicken - (my new mini oven has a rotisserie - I've been meaning to test it)

Rice Pilaf

Corn Kugel

Stir Fried Vegetables

Hamentashen (it's close enough!)

Chocolate Puff Pastry Rugelach

Shabbat Lunch

Leftovers from Friday night

Chulent

Cold Cut Sandwiches

Asian Cole Slaw

Shabbat shalom to all -

And they were all happy! Teriyaki Meatball Success

Well readers, the title of this post says it all. Combining a few recipes and my own taste buds produced a batch of meatballs that are going to become a new standard! They're easy, you likely have the ingredients in your kitchen and everyone will love them!

Teriyaki Meatballs

1/3 cups Soy sauce

4 tbsp Sugar

1/3 cups water

1 Small onion, grated

1 tsp Fresh Ginger, grated

2 lbs ground beef

2 cups Breadcrumbs

1 cups Brown sugar, packed

1 1/2 cups water

2 cups ketchup

1/3 cups White Vinegar

1/2 cups Soy sauce

Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

Combine soy sauce, sugar, water, grated onion, and grated ginger. Allow to sit for 10 minutes. Combine with beef and bread crumbs. Roll into walnut sized meatballs.

Heat 2 tablespoons oil in frying pan. Lightly brown meatballs.

Combine brown sugar, water, ketchup, vinegar and soy sauce. Pour over meatballs and bake about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Serve over rice or noodles, or terrific as a first course.

Makes about 60 meatballs.