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SANDRA'S MOOSE-MEDITERRANEAN-MEATBALLS and SPAGHETTI

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This entree sounds fancy but it's a breeze to make in about 1/2 hour with typical on-hand ingredients... Servings: (6 to 8) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook 25 to 30 Mins. (= Total time) INGREDIENTS Meatballs: 2 slices wheat bread, left whole 1/2 cup milk 1 lb. ground moose (venison, caribou, elk, beef, poultry, and so on) 2 tablespoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1 large egg, beaten 1 teaspoon granulated garlic --1/4 cup olive oil (for searing, reserving some after searing meatballs for sauce) Sauce: --2 tablespoons drippings (reserved, as stated above) 2 (14.5 oz. cans) diced tomatoes, with juices (do not drain) 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar 1/2-1 teaspoon dried chili flakes (depending on how spicy you want it -- I like 1 tsp.) 1 teaspoon dried oregano, or 1/2 teaspoon ground oregano --1/2 box thin spaghetti, prepared according to package directions METHOD Meatballs: In a small and flat dish, add the bread slices and...

SANDRA'S ALASKAN SWEET-N-TANGY MEATBALLS

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Moist and tender meatballs simmered in a delectable, sweet and tangy sauce. ~~~ You may also choose to serve these scrumptious meatballs with a meal as a side or over prepared steamed rice! Servings: (4 to 6) Prep: 15 Mins. Cook: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 large egg, beaten 1 cup barbecue sauce (I used Sweet Baby Ray's), divided 1 lb. lean ground moose (or venison, elk, caribou, beef, poultry) 3 tablespoons minced yellow onion 3 tablespoons peeled (Yes, peeled) and minced red bell pepper 1/4 cup panko 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt (I used Johnny's) 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 tablespoon canola oil 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits (or crushed) in juice, undrained 1/4 cup water For a meal (serve with): --2 cups of rice, prepared according to package directions METHOD In a medium bowl, beat the egg. Add 1/4 cup barbecue sauce (reserving remaining 3/4 cup), ground meat, minced onion and bell pepper, panko, seasoning salt, and pepper; gently mixing just until blended. Using a...