Denise Gianatasio is a Northport Village resident and freelance writer. She is a licensed agent at Signature Premier Properties, 172 Main Street, Northport 631-754-3600. Denise enjoys cooking and sharing her recipes and family stories, as she wants to inspire a warm sense of home with her readers. Please feel free to contact her for any advice you may need at dishinwithdenise@yahoo.com. |
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Each season brings a new opportunity to create or to reinvent your traditions and style. This is one recipe that needs no change! Just one bite and you too will know exactly why I have continued to send out this beloved family recipe to you each year at “Christmastime” ~to inspire you! ~ It’s never too late to start a brand new tradition~ and I say tradition with conviction and ease… because I know your family will ask for them again and again! Meat sauce: or Bolognese (you can make this ahead of time and refrigerate for days until ready) 1 ½ lbs. ground beef and sausage meat Brown onion and meat in skillet until brown and crumbly, season with salt and pepper. Add tomatoes and paste cook on low stirring occasionally. The sauce should be thick and dense. Cool. Add frozen peas. For The Rice: To coat balls for frying: Bring the broth and butter to a boil, add the rice, bring back to boil, then lower to simmer. Stir constantly, if it becomes too dry, add a bit more broth or water. Cook until all liquid is absorbed and rice is tender but a bit (al dente). Mix in cheese, the yellow beaten eggs, salt and pepper. Cool. You may refrigerate until ready. Sometimes if I have leftover, I add a tiny bit of marinara to the rice for color and flavor. Refrigerate until cool. (You can do a day or two in advance) |