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I am making arnacini for the first time.
I mad extra risotto last night because I wanted to try this. It is basically rice balls that are breaded and fried. I have had them in pizzerias and I love them, so I hope mine turn out ok.
There was enough left over for about 20 apricot sized balls. I am freezing most of them for later use.
Also on the menu a romaine salad with gorgonzola vinaigrette.
What's on your menu?
pscot
(21,024 posts)This is a 60% yeast dough; a pound of flour, 12 ounces of waterand 4 ounces of butter sweetened with a half cup of sugar. Split 3 pounds of Italian prunes and pack them tight. Sprinkle liberally with sugar. Bake at 350 'til the crust browns. I plan to put streusel on the next one. You can also dose it with schlag or sour cream.
This is schlag.
Actually, so is this,
but I'd go with the whipped cream.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)We are currently exploring ways of preparing fresh fruits for dessert, but dried fruits are a must when the season ends.
Hope it was great.
Kali
(55,019 posts)had that in Germany last year.
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)portobello mushrooms grilled with toasted sesame oil.
bif
(22,740 posts)And a salad.
NJCher
(35,713 posts)With arugula and romaine mixed. Grilled onions. Gorgonzola dressing.
Also roasted up about 24 red and yellow bell peppers. The RG had just purchased some new olives oils and we tried them. So very, very good.
Planning surprise b'day party for the RG this weekend!
Cher
p.s. still on library computer--downed pole/tree was caused by an accident. Electrical and internet people have to reconstruct the poles, etc.
also, cbayer, I recall arancini rice balls from "the old neighborhood," i.e., the one we lived in a couple decades ago! The Italian bakery would have them. Loved 'em.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)How did you make yours?
Does the RG like anchovies? If so, I have a suggestion for those roasted peppers at his birthday party.
What are you planning for the party?
The rice balls came out perfectly. You can make them ahead of time, freeze them, then fry up when you want them. I had never had them until recently, but could eat them pretty much every day.
Galileo126
(2,016 posts)Using the leftover meatballs and sauce, I'll make a meatball sub with sharp provolone cheese. (The sharper, the better!) And a little salad on the side.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)I just ate a big dinner, but you are making me hungry all over again.
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)tomorrow is payday, so i will hit the store then.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)What did you end up with?
fizzgig
(24,146 posts)maybe rice and whatever frozen veggie i have in the freezer.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)Another baked potato and a salad since the tomatoes still aren't ripe.
cbayer
(146,218 posts)We have been eating less meat, but I'm in the mood for some cow.
Hope your tomatoes come into their own soon!.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)Hoping that my brother-in-law has some homegrown ones to give away soon.
Enjoy your steak!
cbayer
(146,218 posts)The tomatoes here are outstanding and totally in season.
I hope your BIL comes through.
greatauntoftriplets
(175,749 posts)Unfortunately, it's been so cool that they're very late this year.
Kali
(55,019 posts)not carnitas, just diced loin fried up, cabbage, onion lime and vinegar based salsa (I think we have Tapatio at the moment) the rest of the house will use cheese, but I find it a bit too much with pork
pinto beans on the side