In the realm of culinary delights, few things can rival the aroma and taste of freshly baked bread balls smothered in a rich, flavorful sauce. Aunt Nina's bread balls and sauce have become legendary among food enthusiasts, earning a reputation for their delectable taste and comforting appeal. If you seek to recreate this culinary masterpiece in your own kitchen, embarking on a journey of flavors awaits. Let us guide you through the process, providing insights into the ingredients, techniques, and secrets behind Aunt Nina's iconic recipe.
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NONNA'S SAUCE AND MEATBALLS
Provided by Food Network
Time 11h10m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- Mix pork and beef in a bowl with your hands, then add garlic. Beat eggs and add to mixture. Add breadcrumbs, cheese and parsley and mix well. Scoop into meatballs and bake on a baking sheet for 30 minutes.
- Simmer meatballs in Meat Sauce for 2 hours.
- Brown beef short rib in olive oil in a saucepan on all sides until browned, about 2 minutes each side. Add garlic and onions and brown over low heat until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add tomato paste plus 1 paste can water, then the tomato sauce plus 1 sauce can water, and stir until blended. Add pepper flakes, sugar, salt, pepper and bay leaf and bring to bubbling. Turn temperature to low and simmer, covered, for 8 hours. Remove beef short rib and bay leaf before serving.
AUNTIE MAE'S IRISH BREAD
This recipe has been handed down in my family for over 150 years. We haven't changed a thing!
Provided by NancyShaw
Categories Breakfast and Brunch Breakfast Bread Recipes
Time 1h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round glass baking dish.
- Mix flour, milk, raisins, sugar, caraway seeds, vegetable oil, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl until dough is not wet enough to pour and not dry enough to handle. Add more milk if dough is too dry. Transfer dough to the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 50 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.1 calories, Carbohydrate 49.2 g, Cholesterol 2 mg, Fat 2.2 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 247.3 mg, Sugar 21.9 g
GREAT-AUNT NINA'S NOODLES AND CHICKEN
To a slow cooker chicken, I added an old family noodle recipe. If you want it to be more like a soup, add another quart of broth. This was a fixture at family reunions when I was a child, and the slow cooker makes it even easier.
Provided by Diana Hagewood Smith
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Chicken Soup Recipes Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes
Time 8h30m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place the carrots, onions and celery in the bottom of a slow cooker. Place the whole chicken on top of the vegetables and season with salt and pepper. Pour in the white wine and sprinkle basil over the top. Cover and cook on Low setting for 8 to 10 hours.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the eggs, water, salt, shortening and flour to form a stiff dough. After I've mixed in as much flour as possible using a fork, I knead the dough with my hand in the bowl to incorporate as much flour as possible. Let the dough rest for a few minutes.
- Roll the dough out on a well-greased board to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a pizza cutter or pie crust cutter to cut into strips about 1/2 inch wide and 3 inches long. Dust lightly with flour, and leave to dry for a few hours while the chicken cooks.
- When the chicken is done, remove the meat and vegetables to a platter. Transfer the juices to a large pot and stir in 2 quarts of chicken broth. Bring to a boil and add the noodles. Cook for about 10 minutes, until tender. Meanwhile, remove the meat from the chicken and shred. Discard bones and skin. When the noodles are done, return the vegetables to the pot and add shredded chicken meat. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 422.7 calories, Carbohydrate 10.9 g, Cholesterol 146.6 mg, Fat 26.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 32.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 377.3 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
AUNT ANNIE'S CHEESE BALL
I'm asked to bring this to every family function. This is my great aunt's recipe and when she could no longer make it, I took over. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do. You can use low-fat or fat-free cream cheese for this, but it will not get hard and form a ball. If you make it with low-fat ingredients, place the mixture in a bowl or decorative crock and top with crushed pecans. Cook time does not include chill time.
Provided by MsSally
Categories Spreads
Time 16m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients except 1 1/2 c chopped pecans with mixer till throughly combined.
- Form into two medium balls or one large ball. Wrap in plastic wrap or wax paper and refrigerate till hardened (about 1 hour or so).
- Remove from fridge and undo wrap and roll in remaining crushed pecans.
- Enjoy with assorted cracker, we like Triscuits and Club crackers best.
Tips:
- For the bread balls, use a good quality bread that is slightly stale. This will help the bread balls hold their shape better.
- If you don't have any stale bread, you can toast fresh bread in the oven until it is slightly dry.
- When making the sauce, be sure to use fresh, ripe tomatoes. This will give the sauce the best flavor.
- If you don't have any fresh tomatoes, you can use canned tomatoes. Just be sure to drain them well before using.
- Simmer the sauce for at least 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the bread balls and sauce warm with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.
Conclusion:
Aunt Nina's bread balls and sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The bread balls are soft and fluffy, while the sauce is flavorful and tangy. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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