Pantry Panic –  Chicken Mushroom Meatballs – Leels Cooks

I’m going to start a small series, these may not be recipes you can follow but they may provide some sort of inspiration. This is my first “Pantry Panic” post. I don’t like to waste food, or buy too much, so I often have to throw random meals together with what I can find. Plus I like the challenge. What I had: ground chicken 1 sad little egg italian bread crumbs 1 pint white mushrooms weird Polish mushroom soup packet slowly dying fresh parsley farfalle noodles My other option was to make a tomato pasta sauce using a leftover jar … Read more

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The BEST Lentil Meatballs – Leels Cooks

I’m trying to eat more plant-based food lately. I know I know, ew. But I’d like to live longer and maybe have a slightly less detrimental impact on the environment, so maybe eat a bean sometime. (Legume didn’t work well with the joke) This recipe is shockingly delicious, easy enough, and can be turned into meatballs, burgers, meatloaf, or even veggie ground if you want. This recipe is still a tiny bit tedious but TRUST ME. This will be the BEST vegetarian meat replacement you ever have. Plus it makes a relatively large amount of mix that can be divided … Read more

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Cooks / Leels / Lentil / Meatballs

Add Pesto To Turkey Meatballs For More Flavor

Lauripatterson/Getty Images When cooking meatballs, most recipes call for beef, pork, or a mixture of the two since meats that are higher in fat naturally lead to more tender and moist product. But if you prefer leaner meats or avoid eating red meat in general, all hope isn’t lost to create super tender chicken or turkey versions of the classic dish. The secret lies in one essential addition: pesto. For many of us at home, when we’re looking to make a healthier swap, we’ll tackle the rest of the recipe exactly as … Read more

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Add / Flavor / Meatballs / Pesto / Turkey