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Appetizer of the Week – SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

July 25, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine | Leave a comment
Tags: 95% Lean Ground Beef, Appetizer of the Week, baking, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Celery Sticks, Cooking, Diabetic Gourmet Magazine, Egg, Food, Garlic, Homey Blue Cheese Dressing, Hot Pepper Sauce, Meatballs, Onion, Pepper, recipes, Salt, SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS. These delicious Meatballs are made using 95% Lean Ground Beef, Bread Crumbs, Egg, Onion, Garlic, Salt, Pepper, Hot Pepper Sauce, Butter, Homey Blue Cheese Dressing, and Celery Sticks. Hmmm, Appetizer or a Meal? The Recipe is from the Diabetic Gourmet Magazine website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes so be sure to check them out. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://diabeticgourmet.com/

SPICY BUFFALO-STYLE MEATBALLS
Ingredients

1 pound 95% lean ground beef
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1 egg, slightly beaten
2 tablespoons chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 to 3 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon honey
Blue cheese dressing
Celery sticks

Directions

1 – Preheat oven to 350F. Combine ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper in large bowl, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
2 – Shape beef mixture into 32 1-inch meatballs; place on rack in broiler pan. Bake in 350F oven 18 to 20 minutes.
3 – Meanwhile, combine hot pepper sauce, butter and honey in large bowl; mix well. Add meatballs; stir to coat.
4 – Serve with dressing and celery sticks, as desired. Makes 32 appetizer servings.
* Cook’s Tip: Cooking times are for fresh or thoroughly thawed ground beef. Ground beef should be cooked to an internal temperature of 160F. Color is not a reliable indicator of ground beef done-ness.

* Cook’s Tip: 1 package (about 18 ounces) frozen fully-cooked beef meatballs can be substituted for ground beef, bread crumbs, egg, onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook meatballs according to package directions. Continue as directed in step 3.

Recipe Yield: Makes 32 appetizer servings.

NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION PER SERVING:
Calories: 33
Fat: 2 grams
Sodium: 78 milligrams
Cholesterol: 16 milligrams
Protein: 3 grams
Carbohydrates: 1 grams
https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/spicy-buffalo-style-meatballs

One of America’s Favorites – Oysters Rockefeller

May 11, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
Tags: bacon, baking, Bread Crumbs, Butter., Cooking, Food, Grilling, Herbs, Lemon, One of America's Favorites, oysters, Oysters Rockefeller, recipes, Roasting, Seafood

Oysters Rockefeller consists of oysters on the half-shell that have been topped with a rich sauce of butter, parsley and other green herbs, and bread crumbs, then baked or broiled. Lemon wedges are the typical garnish.

Oysters Rockefeller topped with bacon

The original sauce may or may not include spinach, a popular shortcut for achieving the dish’s signature bright green color. Many contemporary adaptations use diced oysters instead of whole. Also, diced bacon often appears as a non-traditional topping in addition to or in place of the sauce.

The dish appears as a popular restaurant appetizer throughout the United States and is served as a brunch item in the South.

Oysters Rockefeller was created in 1889 at the New Orleans restaurant Antoine’s by Jules Alciatore, son of founder Antoine Alciatore. Jules developed the dish due to a shortage of escargot, substituting the locally available oysters. The recipe remains unchanged, with an estimated three and a half million orders having been served.

The dish was named Oysters Rockefeller after John D. Rockefeller, the then-wealthiest American, for its extreme richness. It consists of oysters on the half-shell topped with a green sauce and bread crumbs, then baked or broiled. Though the original sauce recipe is a secret, it includes a purée of a number of green vegetables that may include spinach. Similar versions of the dish have proliferated in New Orleans, with none noted as an accurate duplicate.

Chef Alton Brown states in the “Shell Game” episode of his Food Network series Good Eats that Alciatore took his recipe to the grave and any version since is merely an assumption. While many achieve the sauce’s trademark green color simply using spinach, Antoine’s chefs have repeatedly denied the dish contains it. A 1986 laboratory analysis by William Poundstone in Bigger Secrets indicated its primary ingredients were parsley, pureed and strained celery, scallions or chives (indistinguishable in a food lab), olive oil, and capers.

Pernod Fils absinthe liqueur, a popular Victorian-era inclusion that fell out of production in 1915, is a possible original ingredient. Malcolm Hébert, native Louisianan, cookbook author and wine and food editor, decries spinach, and adds the anise-flavored liqueur Herbsaint. It is not possible that Herbsaint was in the original recipe, as Herbsaint debuted in 1934, nor Pernod Fils, which did not appear until after the First World War.

Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe – Stuffed Pork Loin Genoa Style

April 26, 2020 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe | 2 Comments
Tags: baking, Basil, Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Egg, Food, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ground Pork, Italian sausage, Milk, Parsley, Pine Nuts, recipes, Roasting, Stuffed Pork Loin Genoa Style, Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe

This week’s Sunday’s Pork Roast Dinner Recipe is a Stuffed Pork Loin Genoa Style. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be using a Boneless Pork Loin Roast, Basil, Parsley, Pine Nuts, Garlic, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Ground Pork, Italian Sausage, Bread Crumbs, Milk, Egg, Kosher Salt, and Pepper. Stuffed is good! The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2020! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Stuffed Pork Loin Genoa Style
This colorful, Italian-style stuffed roast makes a flavorful centerpiece to your next gathering. Treat your guests by serving this along side of sautéed patty-pan squash.

Recipe Ingredients:
4 to 5 pound boneless pork loin roast
1/2 cup fresh basil, chopped
1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup pine nuts
6 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 pound Italian sausage
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/4 cup milk
1 large egg
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Kosher or sea salt to taste
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

Cooking Directions:
1 – In a food processor or blender, blend together the fresh basil, 1 cup parsley, pine nuts, garlic and Parmesan cheese. Set aside.
2 – Mix together well the ground pork, Italian sausage, bread crumbs, milk, egg, remaining parsley, salt and pepper.
3 – Butterfly pork loin by cutting through roast horizontally to within 1/4-inch of the other side. Do not cut all the way through. Open out to roughly a rectangle. Spread with the herb-cheese mixture and place the ground pork mixture along center of loin. Fold in half, tie; roast at 350°F (175°C) for 1 1/2 hours. Slice to serve.
Makes 10 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/pork/stuffed_pork_loin_genoa_style_recipe.html

Diabetic Dish of the Week – Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin

December 17, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week | Leave a comment
Tags: baking, Beef Tenderloin, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, Cremini mushrooms, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Diabetic Dish of the Week, Food, Garlic, Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin, Parsley, recipes, Red Wine Vinegar, Shallots, Thyme

This week’s Diabetic Dish of the Week is a recipe for Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Perfect main dish for your Holiday Table, Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin. Made using Beef Tenderloin, Shallots, Cremini Mushrooms, Garlic, Thyme, Parsley, Red Wine Vinegar, Bread Crumbs, Salt and Pepper. Only 195 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you’ll find a huge selection of Diabetes Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. So Enjoy and Make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Holiday Stuffed Beef Tenderloin
Looking for a diabetes-friendly meal for the holidays?
Luckily, we have a family-friendly alternative: low-carb Beef Tenderloin.

Ingredients
4 teaspoons olive oil, divided
2 shallots, minced
1 package (8 ounces) sliced cremini mushrooms
3 cloves garlic, minced and divided
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme, plus additional for garnish
1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley, plus additional for garnish
1/4 cup dry sherry or red wine vinegar
2 to 3 pounds beef tenderloin
1/2 cup fresh whole wheat bread crumbs*
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Directions
1 – Preheat oven to 425°F.

2 – Heat 2 teaspoons oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add shallots; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add mushrooms, cook and stir 8 minutes or until softened. Stir in 1 clove garlic, 1 tablespoon thyme and 1 1/2 teaspoons parsley; cook and stir 1 minute.

3 – Pour dry sherry into skillet. Bring to a boil over medium heat; boil 2 minutes or until sherry is reduced by about half. Cool slightly.

4 – Cut beef tenderloin lengthwise. (Do not cut all the way through). Open up beef; cover with plastic or waxed paper. Pound using meat mallet to 1/2-inch thickness.

5 – Stir bread crumbs into mushroom mixture; spread evenly onto center of beef, leaving 1-inch border around edges. Roll up beef jelly-roll style. Secure with kitchen string at 1-inch intervals. Place beef on rack in shallow roasting pan.

6 – Combine remaining 2 teaspoons oil, 2 cloves garlic, salt and pepper in small bowl. Rub mixture evenly over beef.

7 – Roast 35 to 40 minutes for medium rare (135°F) or until desired doneness is reached. Remove roast to carving board; tent loosely with foil. Let stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving and serving. Sprinkle with additional thyme and parsley, if desired.

*Note: To make fresh bread crumbs, tear 1 slice bread into pieces; process in food processor until coarse crumbs form.

Yield: 8 servings.

Serving size: 1/8 of recipe.

Nutrition Facts Per Serving:
Calories: 195 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 21 g, Fat: 9 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Cholesterol: 59 mg, Sodium: 381 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/main-dishes/holiday-stuffed-beef-tenderloin/

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Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe – Spicy Chicken and Corn on the Cob

August 4, 2019 at 6:02 AM | Posted in CooksRecipes, Sunday's Chicken Dinner | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bread Crumbs, Butter, Chicken Pieces, Cider Vinegar, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Corn, Dijon Mustard, Food, Hot Pepper Sauce, recipes, Salt, Spicy Chicken and Corn on the Cob, Sunday's Chicken Dinner, Thyme

This week’s Sunday’s Chicken Dinner Recipe is Spicy Chicken and Corn on the Cob. I got a good one for this week’s recipe! For making the Chicken you’ll need; Chicken Pieces, Butter, Dijon Mustard, Cider Vinegar, Thyme, Salt, Hot Pepper Sauce, and Bread Crumbs. You’ll be baking both the Chicken and Corn on the Cob. The recipe is off the CooksRecipes website (Recipe courtesy of the National Chicken Council). At the CooksRecipes site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes that will satisfy all tastes, diets, and cuisines. Enjoy and make 2019 a Healthy One! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Spicy Chicken and Corn on the Cob

Recipe Ingredients:
3 pounds chicken pieces
6 tablespoons butter, melted
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons hot pepper sauce
4 ears corn on the cob, husked
1/4 cup dry bread crumbs

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
2 – In medium bowl, stir together melted butter, mustard, vinegar, thyme, salt and hot pepper sauce. Brush corn and chicken thoroughly with butter mixture.
3 – Arrange chicken in one layer in a baking dish. Sprinkle chicken with bread crumbs.
4 – Set corn in another baking dish; cover with aluminum foil.
5 – Bake chicken and corn for one hour; serve hot.

Makes 4 servings.

https://www.cooksrecipes.com/chicken/spicy_chicken_and_corn_on_the_cob_recipe.html

Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week – Turkey Meatloaf Makeover

December 14, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | 2 Comments
Tags: Arugula, Baking, Bread Crumbs, Carrot, Cloves, Cooking, Food, Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week, JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, recipes, Red Bell Pepper, Switch, Turkey Meatloaf Makeover, White Onion

This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is – Turkey Meatloaf Makeover. Meatloaf made healthier. You’ll be using JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey along with White Onion, Carrot, Red Bell Pepper, Arugula, Cloves, Bread Crumbs, and Spices. Just another Healthy and Delicious Recipe from Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018! https://www.jennieo.com/

Turkey Meatloaf Makeover
This meatloaf recipe will leave you wondering why you didn’t switch to turkey sooner. It’s tender, it’s juicy and it has all the flavor you expect — but this one’s under 300 calories per serving.

INGREDIENTS
MEATLOAF
½ white onion, chopped
1 carrot, peeled, chopped
½ red bell pepper, chopped
½ cup arugula
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 (16-ounce) packages JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
1 cup gluten free breadcrumbs
1 teaspoon ground thyme
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup plain unsweetened almond milk
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg
olive oil spray

GLAZE
½ cup ketchup
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon honey
2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oven to 350°F. In food processor, combine onion, carrot, red bell pepper, arugula and garlic. Pulse to chopped.
2) In large bowl, combine ground turkey and onion mixture. Using hands, work ingredients in gently. In medium bowl, combine breadcrumbs, thyme, chili powder, pepper and salt. Mix well. In small bowl, combine almond milk and egg, whisk to combine. Sprinkle dry mixture over meat and gently mix in, add the wet mixture and continue to gently mix until just combined. Do not over mix.
3) Spray large foil or parchment lined baking sheet with olive oil spray and shape meat into a 6-inch by 11-inch x 1 ½-inch rectangle in the middle of the pan.
4) For glaze, in a small bowl mix together ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, cumin and honey and brush over meatloaf top and sides.
5) Bake 1 hour 30 minutes and until 165°F. as measured by
6) a meat thermometer in the center. Always cook to well-done. Let stand at room temperature 5 minutes before slicing. Sprinkle with freshly chopped parsley.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 260
Protein 25g
Carbohydrates 18g
Fiber 2g
Sugars 6g
Fat 9g
Cholesterol 80mg
Sodium 510mg
Saturated Fat 2.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/769-turkey-meatloaf-makeover

Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes

December 13, 2018 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Eating Well | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, BBQ Sauce, Beef, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, EatingWell, Food, Grilling, Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes, Pork, recipes, Sauces, Turkey Meatballs

From the EatingWell website and Magazine its Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes. Delicious and Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes like; Cranberry-Orange-Glazed Turkey Meatballs, Meatballs with Honey-Mango Barbecue Sauce, and Italian Wedding Soup. Find these recipes and more all at the EatingWell website. Enjoy and Eat Healthy to end the Year and to start the New Year! http://www.eatingwell.com/

Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes
Find healthy, delicious turkey meatballs recipes, from the food and nutrition experts at EatingWell.

Cranberry-Orange-Glazed Turkey Meatballs
Ground turkey and bulgur form the base of these healthy Thanksgiving-themed meatballs, which are tossed in a tangy cranberry-sauce glaze. Serve these on a platter or keep them warm in a slow cooker……….

Meatballs with Honey-Mango Barbecue Sauce
This honey-mango barbecue sauce is a perfect sweet topping for meatballs. The touch of cinnamon and dash of cayenne pepper add just the right amount of spice…….

Italian Wedding Soup
This Italian Wedding Soup recipe is Italian comfort food at its best, and this easy soup recipe lends itself to countless variations. Substitute spinach, chicory, chard or any other leafy green for the escarole or kale, and any leftover cooked (or canned) beans for the white beans in this healthy Italian wedding soup recipe…………

* Click the link below to get all the Healthy Turkey Meatball Recipes
http://www.eatingwell.com/recipes/19104/ingredients/meat-poultry/turkey/main-dish/meatballs/

One of America’s Favorites – Pork Tenderloin Sandwich

November 26, 2018 at 6:02 AM | Posted in One of America's Favorites | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, Food, Grilling, Mayo, One of America's Favorites, Pickles, Pork Tenderloin, Pork Tenderloin Sandwich, recipes, Saltine Crackers

Pork tenderloin sandwich (large)

The pork tenderloin sandwich contains a breaded and fried cutlet similar to the Wiener Schnitzel and is popular in the Midwest region of the United States, especially in the state of Indiana. The sandwich can first be traced back to the Nick’s Kitchen restaurant in Huntington, Indiana (near Fort Wayne).

The primary differences between a Pork Tenderloin sandwich and a Wiener Schnitzel are that the Pork Tenderloin sandwich is made exclusively using pork loin and it is deep fried instead of pan fried. The Pork Tenderloin sandwich is also usually served on a bun. There is a grilled variant of the Pork Tenderloin that omits the breading and grills the tenderloin instead of deep frying it.

A Pork Tenderloin sandwich is traditionally prepared from a thinly sliced piece of pork tenderloin, hammered thin with a meat mallet. The meat is then dipped in flour, eggs and breadcrumbs or crushed saltine crackers before being deep fried in oil. After cooking, the prepared Pork Tenderloin is then served on a hamburger bun, with the meat overlapping the bun considerably. The sandwich can be served with condiments such as mustard, lettuce, onions, pickles, and mayonnaise.

The sandwich is usually served with a side of french fries, though onion rings are often provided instead.

The primary variant of the prepared pork tenderloin is a grilled prepared pork tenderloin. This is a healthier variation as the pork is grilled instead of fried. The meat is seasoned or marinated and then placed on a grill. After cooking, the meat is placed on a hamburger bun and topped with condiments.

Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week – Mac and Cheese Turkey Bake

October 5, 2018 at 5:02 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, Country Crock Mac and Cheese, Food, Jennie - O Turkey Recipe of the Week, Jennie – O OVEN READY™ Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast, Mac and Cheese Turkey Bake, recipes

This week’s Jennie – O Turkey Recipe of the Week is – Mac and Cheese Turkey Bake. It’s made using JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast along with Country Crock Mac and Cheese, Bread Crumbs, and Cheddar Cheese. Your mac and Cheese made healthier! You can find this recipe at the Jennie – O Turkey website. So Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018! https://www.jennieo.com/

Mac and Cheese Turkey Bake
Hungry for great turkey bake recipes? Feast your eyes on this creamy mac and cheese turkey bake! It’s an easy way to use your leftover OVEN READY™ Turkey Breast. You can prepare this satisfying family dinner with just a few simple ingredients.

INGREDIENTS
1 (2 to 2 ½-pound) package JENNIE-O® OVEN READY™ Boneless Skinless Turkey Breast
1 cup water
1 (21-ounce) package HORMEL® COUNTRY CROCK® Mac and Cheese
½ cup coarse dry breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
ready made salad, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) In slow cooker, cook turkey as specified on the package. Always cook to well done, 165°F. as measured by a meat thermometer. Chop turkey. Place in large bowl.
2) Heat oven to 400°F. Spray 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Heat mac and cheese according to package directions. Add to turkey. Spoon into dish. Sprinkle with breadcrumbs and cheese. Bake, uncovered, 20 minutes or until top is golden and bubbling. Serve with salad, if desired.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 350
Protein 40g
Carbohydrates 20g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 5g
Fat 14g
Cholesterol 85mg
Sodium 990mg
Saturated Fat 7g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/712-mac-and-cheese-turkey-bake

Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Sauce

September 28, 2018 at 5:01 AM | Posted in Jennie-O, Jennie-O Turkey Products | Leave a comment
Tags: Baking, Basil Pesto, Bread Crumbs, Cooking, Food, JENNIE-O Lean Ground Turkey, Parmesan Cheese, Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Sauce, recipes, Red Peppers, Switch

I have another delicious and healthy Jennie – O Turkey recipe to pass along to everyone, Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Sauce. Meatballs made healthier and just as delicious, only 50 calories and 4 carbs per serving! Another Game Time Appetizer everyone will enjoy! You can find this recipe along with all the other delicious and healthy recipes all at the Jennie – O Turkey website. Enjoy and Make the SWITCH in 2018! https://www.jennieo.com/

Pesto Turkey Meatballs with Roasted Pepper Sauce
A tangy-sweet sauce perfectly complements these flavorful meatballs. Made with basil pesto, Parmesan cheese and lean ground turkey, this appetizer is under 300 calories per serving. This recipe also uses the JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey

INGREDIENTS
MEATBALLS
1 (16-ounce) package JENNIE-O® Lean Ground Turkey
¼ cup egg substitute or 1 egg, lightly beaten
1½ cups panko breadcrumbs
½ cup grated onion
½ cup finely grated fresh Parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons basil pesto
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt and freshly ground pepper, if desired

RED PEPPER SAUCE
1½ cups roasted red peppers, drained
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
½ teaspoon granulated sugar
1 clove garlic

DIRECTIONS
1) Heat oven to 350°F. Grease wire rack and place on baking tray.
2) To make the meatballs, in mixing bowl combine turkey, egg, breadcrumbs, onion, cheese, basil pesto, garlic and salt and pepper, if desired. Cover and refrigerate 10 minutes. Shape into 1¼-inch balls.
3) Place meatballs on prepared rack. Bake 35 minutes or until brown and cooked thoroughly. Always cook until well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer.
4) To make red pepper sauce, put red peppers, balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, sugar and garlic in a blender or processor. Blend or process until smooth. Pour into saucepan. Heat until warm. Dip meatballs in red pepper sauce.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING