'Saucy Meatballs'

Recipe from: dessernowdinnerlater

Ingredients:

•1lb ground beef

•1/4 cup finely chopped onion

•1/2 cup chopped green onion

•1/3 cup Italian bread crumbs

•2 tbs milk

•1/4 tsp salt

•1/8 tsp pepper

•1 large egg

•1 cup sauce (BBQ, teriyaki, marinara,etc)

Directions:

1. Combine all ingredients except sauce. Roll into 1 1/2 inch balls (about 20-24 meatballs). Place balls on a foil lined baking sheet that has been greased with cooking spray. Bake at 425 F. For 13-15 min or until done.

2. Meanwhile in a large sauce pan, heat sauce on medium-low heat. Add baked meatballs & lightly fold sauce around meatballs, until covered & heated through. Serve as desired.

*Makes 20-24 meatballs; serves 4-6

-We loved this! I served it with teriyaki sauce on white rice with a side of Asian veggies. 

'Greek Potatoes with Lemon Vinaigrette'

Recipe from: recipegirl.com

Ingredients:

-3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

-5 tbs lemon juice, freshly squeezed

-1 tbs fresh Italian parsley chopped

-2 tbs shallots chopped

-2 tbs fresh oregano chopped

-2 garlic cloves minced

-salt & pepper to taste 

-3 pounds red potatoes, each potato cut length wise into 6 wedges

-1/2 cup chicken broth, low sodium 

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 425 F. Whisk olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, oregano, parsley, & garlic in medium bowl to blend. Season vinaigrette with salt & pepper. 

2. Toss potatoes with 1/2 cup vinaigrette on heavy large rimmed baking sheet. Reserve remaining vinaigrette for serving. Pour chicken broth around potatoes. Sprinkle potatoes with salt & pepper. Roast potatoes until tender & golden brown, turning occasionally, about 45 min. Cool completely. Using metal spatula, loosen potatoes from baking sheet to prevent sticking. 

3. Preheat oven to 425 F. Rewarm potatoes until crisp about 15 min. Divide potatoes equally among plates. Drizzle some reserved vinaigrette over potatoes. 

My husband loves potatoes so these were an obvious hit! They went so well with the chicken gyros I made! 

'Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki sauce'

Chicken Gyros & Tzatziki sauce from: 

readableeatables.blogspot.com

Ingredients for the chicken gyros:

-4 garlic cloves, smashed

- juice of 1 lemon 

-2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

-2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

-2 heaping tablespoons plain yogurt

-1 tablespoon dried oregano

-salt & pepper to taste

-1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cubed

-serve on pita bread with tomatoes, onions, & ect toppings you'd like.

Mix all of the above ingredients in a bowl & mix. Add the raw cubed chicken & let it marinade in the fridge for at least 2 hours. Then when you are ready throw the whole mix into a frying pan & cook until most of the juice is evaporated & the chicken is cooked through. 

Ingredients for Tzatziki sauce:

-3 cups Greek plain yogurt

-juice of 1 lemon(about 3 T)

-1 garlic clove chopped

-2 medium cucumbers seeded & diced

-1 tbs kosher salt for salting cucumbers

-1 tbs finely chopped fresh dill

-salt & pepper to taste

Peel cucumbers, then cut in half length wise & take a small spoon & scrape out seeds. Discard seeds. Slice cucumbers then put in a colander, sprinkle 1 tbs salt & let stand for 30 min to draw out water. Drain well & wipe dry with paper towel.

In food processor add cucumbers, garlic, lemon juice, dill & a black pepper. Process until well blended. Then stir the mixture into the yogurt. Add salt if needed. Place in refrigerator for at least two hours before serving so flavors can blend. (This resting process is very important)

I loved this recipe & I seriously LOVE Tzatziki sauce! Enjoy!