tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post8134632327600160556..comments2024-03-19T22:28:18.338+13:00Comments on The Boatshed Chronicles: Orecchiette with Mini Chicken MeatballsCouscous & Consciousnesshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-92104298641783391062010-11-29T18:00:10.086+13:002010-11-29T18:00:10.086+13:00Thanks Dan - a bit of pre-Xmas stomach stretching ...Thanks Dan - a bit of pre-Xmas stomach stretching sounds like an excellent idea.<br /><br />Hi Chaya - thanks, they are very scrumptious. Ground turkey would make a great substitute. Delighted to link up to Let's Do Lunch :-)<br /><br />Claudia - from what I've learned of Thanksgiving over recent weeks, I love the idea of such a tradition - wish we had that celebration here - it's a good reminder to be grateful for what we have - thanks for visiting :-)<br /><br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-23937912534861886682010-11-29T12:35:57.536+13:002010-11-29T12:35:57.536+13:00Thanksgiving is simply a time to be thankful for w...Thanksgiving is simply a time to be thankful for what we have. And, most of the time it's a lot! I love the mini chicken balls. And, the tarragon reminds me to get out of the usual herbal rut.Claudiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04373419551112159105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-9848848686836472202010-11-26T09:42:20.907+13:002010-11-26T09:42:20.907+13:00These meatballs look scrumptious. I just got some...These meatballs look scrumptious. I just got some ground turkey and I would love to use it for these.<br /><br />Would you like to add this to Let's Do Lunch?<br /><br />http://sweetsav.blogspot.com/2010/11/lets-do-lunch-breakfast-brunch-4.htmlChats the Comfy Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10008058551840309390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-68573836064428024902010-11-25T04:03:26.546+13:002010-11-25T04:03:26.546+13:00Wow, those meatballs look excellent.
re Thanksgiv...Wow, those meatballs look excellent.<br /><br />re Thanksgiving: think of it as a stomach-stretching exercise to prepare for Christmas.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067701610011192772noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-15105150558961135772010-11-22T18:07:19.591+13:002010-11-22T18:07:19.591+13:00Hi Denise - thanks - I'm excited to be joining...Hi Denise - thanks - I'm excited to be joining in after a long time thinking about it :-)<br /><br />Thanks Annie - being in different hemispheres definitely keeps things interesting - also makes me really appreciate the seasons and I also learn a lot about different cultures and traditions which arise around the seasonality of food.<br /><br />Sue :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-39315777138609604392010-11-22T13:53:50.306+13:002010-11-22T13:53:50.306+13:00the fact that you have seasons in reverse, and you...the fact that you have seasons in reverse, and your christmases are in the summer keeps it all interesting! lovely pasta dish, sue!Anniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02773818491301271859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-90482434235211652812010-11-22T12:02:59.771+13:002010-11-22T12:02:59.771+13:00Delicious pasta Sue. Love the cute little chicken ...Delicious pasta Sue. Love the cute little chicken meatballs. Thanks for sending it to 'Presto Pasta Nights'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-73405981743969395402010-11-22T10:04:17.570+13:002010-11-22T10:04:17.570+13:00Lyndsay - I enjoy that diversity too, and I think ...Lyndsay - I enjoy that diversity too, and I think it makes me appreciate seasonality all the more :-) Hope you give this one a try.<br /><br />Thanks Torviewtoronto.<br /><br />Thanks Sugar Plum Fairy - that is so sweet - I don't think I can claim to be any good substitute for a Giada book, but thank you for such a kind thought :-)<br /><br />Hungryandfrozen - thanks so much - actually simmering the meatballs in sauce is a great idea for holding shape as well as keeping them moist and tender.<br /><br />Thanks Deb - it's good to be challenged a little in this way - means I sometimes have to be a little more creative in the way I look at things, which in the immortal words of Martha Stewart is "a good thing" :-)<br /><br />Hi Alessandra - I love orecchiette, and this dish with the cherry tomatoes, bocconcini and basil would definitely be good even without the chicken.<br /><br />Hi Carla & Michael - thanks for visiting again - pleased you appreciate my rather warped sense of humour :-) I totally agree with you - taste far outweighs good looks! Hope you try this one soon.<br /><br />Thanks so much Ananda.<br /><br />girlichef - thanks. I'm sure you will at least find a small fondness for Giada after this one - even if you don't I'm betting your kids will :-)<br /><br />Hi MM - thanks so much - I'm always pleased to entertain :-)<br /><br />Thanks Cook of the House - the tarragon I think really makes this dish.<br /><br />SueCouscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-56618568696875629982010-11-22T09:04:30.139+13:002010-11-22T09:04:30.139+13:00Your "meatdomes" look great and tarragon...Your "meatdomes" look great and tarragon sounds like a wonderful addition.Kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10899840678799618083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-70645483936540774432010-11-22T08:06:58.053+13:002010-11-22T08:06:58.053+13:00As if "floppy balls" weren't funny e...As if "floppy balls" weren't funny enough then you give us "meatdomes!"<br /><br />I like reading about your topsy turvy world. Great job making a fall dish!Michelle Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18377795706095031064noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-15472530843448016932010-11-22T06:20:11.049+13:002010-11-22T06:20:11.049+13:00OMG, your little thingies look pretty darn tasty t...OMG, your little thingies look pretty darn tasty to me! Every time I see somebody else make this meal, I realize that I need to make it, too...it makes my mouth water. Maybe this will be the lucky one to endear me to Giada a bit. Never know!? Looks great, Sue :DHeather S-Ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02722720171083290211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-51798520816950560052010-11-22T04:38:15.015+13:002010-11-22T04:38:15.015+13:00Love ur 2nd pic, looks so fresh want to garb them ...Love ur 2nd pic, looks so fresh want to garb them completely and fantastic recipe :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11664695307228244370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-75045997873195116802010-11-22T01:54:04.387+13:002010-11-22T01:54:04.387+13:00You DO have a way with words, that's what keep...You DO have a way with words, that's what keeps us coming back. Meatdomes- too funny. I usually just tell myself "at least it tastes good". Not tasting good is far worse than not pretty. I've been wanting to try this one ever since this first time I saw it on tv. Thanks for the suggestions and review.Carla and Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11601871255242766861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-74515438837225070682010-11-21T22:53:55.317+13:002010-11-21T22:53:55.317+13:00No chicken for moi, but I always appreciate orecch...No chicken for moi, but I always appreciate orecchiette :-)Alessandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12616072198034545392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-37035325253763873122010-11-21T21:46:38.381+13:002010-11-21T21:46:38.381+13:00This looks delicious--I echo the comments about th...This looks delicious--I echo the comments about the tarragon--it is so good with chicken. A great pick--not at all topsy-turvy. ;-) I'm glad you are a good sport and put up with us and the themes. ;-)Deb in Hawaiihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12753889028487254096noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-3385115564944532532010-11-21T21:02:51.433+13:002010-11-21T21:02:51.433+13:00Hi Sue, thanks for the lovely comment on my blog! ...Hi Sue, thanks for the lovely comment on my blog! I've never tried any of Giada's recipes but I've seen her TV show, she seems lovely, and I love the look of this recipe - it reminds me that I haven't made meatballs in too, too long!<br /><br />I always get lopsided meatballs when I do make them - the only way I can keep them in shape is to simmer them in the sauce rather than frying/baking which takes much more time, but you don't have to do much to it, and it keeps them nice and tender, too :)hungryandfrozenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01077401868108124070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-73355223372603802092010-11-21T19:27:35.865+13:002010-11-21T19:27:35.865+13:00Oh Sue, i see ur a total darling and oopsy u live ...Oh Sue, i see ur a total darling and oopsy u live in NZ!<br />Love ur pasta and actually loved the meatballs, when i jus saw this pic ,b4 reading ,i was like ,how did she get this nice shape for the meatballs, now i know!<br />U have a tendency to pick the best of Giadas recipes and i totalllyyy loveeeee this one, it will be sooo cute to have the balls in like i make the large shelled pasta stuffed with prawns:-)<br /><br />I think i now actually dont want to own her books , all i have to do is come here and im done:-)♥Sugar♥Plum♥Fairy♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/11968943453378277901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-39920763516057224662010-11-21T15:57:31.644+13:002010-11-21T15:57:31.644+13:00thank you Sue
Lovely picture of colourful vegetabl...thank you Sue<br />Lovely picture of colourful vegetablesTorviewtorontohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00453013731812540021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-52903289091394697452010-11-21T13:36:18.519+13:002010-11-21T13:36:18.519+13:00I have a very good friend in Australia who talks a...I have a very good friend in Australia who talks about the same things. When we're roasting in the heat, she's freezing in the snow and vice versa. I have always enjoyed the diversity :-)<br /><br />Meanwhile, this recipe really appeals to me. I am adding it to my list of Giada recipes to try.Lyndsay Wellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06382324380724354831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-57959957275739935682010-11-21T12:31:41.313+13:002010-11-21T12:31:41.313+13:00Hi kitchen flavours - thanks for dropping by - I t...Hi kitchen flavours - thanks for dropping by - I think the tarragon will be a permanent sub for me, any time that I can get it. I'm thinking also though that fresh oregano or marjoram would also be a nice flavour.<br /><br />Hi Barbara - I think orecchiette is probably my favourite pasta shape, though I can't imagine ever making it by hand - how wonderful to grow up with a grandmother who did just that. So pleased this brought back some happy memories for you. xo<br /><br />Hi Joanne - now wouldn't it be great if artichokes, favas, asparagus and pumpkin all grew at the same time :-)<br /><br />Hi Ruth - thanks for visiting - I'm looking forward to much more sharing with PPN - I make so many pasta dishes, I don't know why I haven't shared before.<br /><br />Ha Brenda - I knew you'd get a laugh out of that - I can't wait for Alex to read it - I know she'll have a good laugh too :-) I'm pretty sure you will definitely love this dish - hope you try it soon.<br /><br />Hi Kim - thanks for your comment(s) - sorry you had so much trouble sending them, but I did get them all. Thanks for the tip about the meatballs - I definitely found that even though mine were quite sloppy they were very tender, so next time I think I will definitely cut back on the egg and stick to the lesser amount of breadcrumbs. Thanks also for all the info on the books, have passed that on. I found that too, that there were loads of cookie recipes of Giada's on the Food Network site - looks like some good ones too.<br /><br />Sue :-)Couscous & Consciousnesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06616224893242380904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-52199344228774994792010-11-21T05:32:35.095+13:002010-11-21T05:32:35.095+13:00As far as Giada's cookie recipes go, I think t...As far as Giada's cookie recipes go, I think the best solution is to use this link on the Food Network site. http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/delegate.do?Nr=Record%20Type:Result&N=4294961269&fnSearchString=giada%20de%20laurentiis%20cookies<br /><br />Not only will it save your friend some money, but it also appears that she has many cookie recipes that are not included in her books. Her Everyday Pasta cookbook doesn't include any dessert recipes. Giada's Family Dinners has two cookie recipes. Giada at Home has four. I actually don't own Giada's Kitchen (although it is my favorite book of hers) and I can't recall how many are in there. I'd probably opt to use the link attached for the most options. Hope that helps!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-59490757800886113502010-11-21T05:29:04.459+13:002010-11-21T05:29:04.459+13:00(I think my comment was too long so I'm breaki...(I think my comment was too long so I'm breaking it up.)<br /><br />Your orecchiette looks beyond fantastic and has me craving this dish all over again. I love your addition of the tarragon and think that is a great flavor for this dish. The other day I happened to catch the episode where Giada made this recipe. She kept a small and shallow bowl of warm water nearby as she formed the meatballs. She dipped her hands in the warm water every now and then, using it to keep the meatballs from sticking to her hands. I think that's a great trick and will probably try it in the future. I think the meatballs would be more tender w/out all the added breadcrumbs and also it would save a few calories. Anyway, I know you enjoy eating healthfully and I thought you might like that tip.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-31859414909062614282010-11-21T05:25:29.965+13:002010-11-21T05:25:29.965+13:00Sue - Whew! I'm having lots of trouble trying...Sue - Whew! I'm having lots of trouble trying to leave you a comment (it happened last week as well). It's probably my user error ;-)<br /><br />Anyway, love the pic of the fresh spring produce.<br /><br />Thanks so much for mentioning my site and sharing the link to my post!Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-40358048328513650312010-11-21T05:22:08.801+13:002010-11-21T05:22:08.801+13:00Sue- I love the picture of your fresh spring produ...Sue- I love the picture of your fresh spring produce. Thanks so much for mentioning my site and sharing the link. <br />I'm so glad that you tried the orecchiette with the mini chicken meatballs. Your version looks delicious and I will admit that it's making me crave it all over again.<br />The ground chicken is hard to work with and is rather wet. I just caught the episode where Giada makes this recipe the other day. She kept a little bowl of water nearby while she formed the meatballs. She dipped her hands in the warm bowl of water to keep the meatballs from sticking to her hands. I think I'd like to try this trick in place of adding more breadcrumbs next time. I think it would result in a more tender meatball and also cut back on a few calories at the same time. Either way, I love this dish and love that you added in the tarragon. Looks delicious!<br /><br />**Also, I went through my 3 Giada books and looked for cookies. I don't own Giada's Kitchen (it's on my wishlist for xmas), but here is what I found in the other 3 books that I do have:<br />Everday Pasta - zero dessert recipes<br />Giada's Family Dinners - Chocolate Anise Biscotti and Chocolate Chip Cookies with Hazelnuts<br />Giada at Home - Apricot and Nut Cokies with Amaretto Icing, Espresso Caramel Bars, Espresso Chip Meringues, and White Chocolate-Dipped Almond and Lemon Biscotti<br />Giada's Kitchen may have a few, but I can't recall. I did a search on the Food Network website under Giada De Laurentiis cookies and came up with this link. http://www.foodnetwork.com/search/delegate.do?Nr=Record%20Type:Result&N=4294961269&fnSearchString=giada%20de%20laurentiis%20cookies<br />Looks like there might be quite a few recipes that didn't make it into her books.<br /><br />Hope that helps! Happy weekend :)Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731435798319897025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7919774181554016884.post-76619668618070010622010-11-21T01:57:47.078+13:002010-11-21T01:57:47.078+13:00I love reading about floppy balls first thing in t...I love reading about floppy balls first thing in the morning, lol! You have a way with words my friend. :o) I remember when Kim posted this I knew it would be something we would adore and now I'm positive. Thanks for telling us how you switched things up too, that's always so helpful. You did a good job for fall - meatballs are always a comforting fall dish!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15363106628279020217noreply@blogger.com