GM's Thread About Everything/GM's Thread About Nothing (9 Viewers)

[RedmondLonghorn]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Group dynamic, more like poop dynamic, amirite.

 

[DA RAIDERS]

running an organized marathon is all about motivation. i mean, who in their right mind wants to run a ####### marathon?

 

[tommyboy]

geez, all this marathon talk has got me really lathered.

 

[krista4]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

Honestly don't understand the point?

 

[cosjobs]

Driving home tonight I hit a deer.

I was not going that fast, maybe 45-50.

SOB ran right in front of me on the downhill stretch where I just pull in the clutch and glide through a couple of curves. He slammed right into my good (left) knee. I managed to keep the bike upright and moving forward. Front end seemed messed up and my knee hurts like a mother. I doubt the deer makes it.

Mice... harumph

Holy ####.

I hit a deer on Bee Caves Road right by the County Line one evening and it scared me to death. And I was in a car.

I too am amazed you kept the bike upright. You are a very lucky man, despite the sore knee.

Had some delicious beef ribs at the County Line last week. Beef ribs >>> any steak

Had a beef rib at Terry Blacks yesterday. Amazing.

Yes, there quite a bit better (and more expensive) than CL

 

[Stoneys]

I only run from the cops or mice.

i definitely wouldn't run from mice...probably wouldn't run from the cops either...

quick story...My BIL once asked me if i wanted to go out for jog...i told him that I wouldn't even run if an axe murderer was chasing me...so no, i doubt i'd run for any reason.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

Never really understood why you need to "run" a marathon in an organized fashion with other people. Do you need the cool t-shirt? That number bib thing? Other people running around you?

1) Train for marathon

2) When ready for marathon, pick a point that is 13.1 miles from your house

3) Run to that point

4) Run back

Seriously. I did a 13.1 once to see what it was like. My wife has paid for the privilege of running in dozens of these stupid things. The only exception I'll make for her being stupid is when the run is to raise awareness for something. Then it's just a little less stupid.

ETA

I'll also make an exception for the Boston & NY marathons, something you actually have to qualify for. There are more stupid runs than Disco Stu pub crawls these days.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

2.5 hours of this guy. http://www.newmanagement.com :zzzzzzz:

 

[Chaos Commish]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

Speaking of meat. I believe it was in this or the archived version where Mr.4 described how he makes meatballs. I liked it. I cannot find it. I'm sure he avoided egg, but not sure if he also avoided bread crumbs. ??

 

[Sheriff Bart]

2.5 hours of this guy. http://www.newmanagement.com :zzzzzzz:

Fake going into labor.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

Bad luck

 

[Chaos Commish]

My dad was in the insurance business for 40+ years. Motorcycles were completely out of the question in my house. My brother had a moped back in the late 70s and you would have thought he wanted to take up base-jumping.

Friend of my boss died riding his last month.

So sorry. Best friend I've ever had.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

2.5 hours of this guy. http://www.newmanagement.com :zzzzzzz:

Fake going into labor.

That's plan B

 

[Chaos Commish]

On a positive note, the kid who was beaten into a coma is conscious, somewhat lucid, all extremities functioning, some head trauma to work through, but should be home early next week.

 

[jplvr]

2.5 hours of this guy. http://www.newmanagement.com :zzzzzzz:

Fake going into labor.

That's plan B

Plan B is for the morning after.

 

[Sheriff Bart]

On a positive note, the kid who was beaten into a coma is conscious, somewhat lucid, all extremities functioning, some head trauma to work through, but should be home early next week.

JFC, missed you OP. Happy and sad to hear this.

 

[Chaos Commish]

On a positive note, the kid who was beaten into a coma is conscious, somewhat lucid, all extremities functioning, some head trauma to work through, but should be home early next week.

JFC, missed you OP. Happy and sad to hear this.

Thanks and in case you're misunderstanding, he's not my kid, but a pretty close friend to my kid. Spent many a day here this past summer.

 

[Frostillicus]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

Speaking of meat. I believe it was in this or the archived version where Mr.4 described how he makes meatballs. I liked it. I cannot find it. I'm sure he avoided egg, but not sure if he also avoided bread crumbs. ??

Meatball recipe:

1.5 pounds ground sirloin (I went to the butcher who had the finest ground sirloin on sale for $3.99 a pound

1 pound ground pork sausage (I went with the hot Italian sausage which might have been a bit overpowering, but I do like heat)

2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley

1 TBSP Fresh chopped thyme

1 TBSP Fresh chopped basil

8 Cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 of a yellow onion minced

1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs (I wasn't sure how much white bread to use in a pinade (sp?) or how much milk and was afraid OH might think I was a dunderhead if I kept asking questions)

1 Egg (if I wasn't using milk, I thought the egg would be a good idea and Cos said it was ok)

2 tsp Worchertshire (sp?)

1 Dash Siracha (because why not!)

1 tsp Tony's Chachere's (use it for everything)

2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

- Sauteed the onions and the garlic in olive oil until translucent like me and set aside to cool.

- Chopped up all the parsley, basil and thyme real fine and blended it in with the cooling onions and garlic in the sauce pan.

- Beat the egg with a splash of half/half, the Worcestershire, Siracha and all the other seasonings. Probably not the proper cooking technique, but I figure it's all going to the same place, why not blend it all together.

- Combined the beef and the pork sausage in a giant mixing bowl being careful not to mash it too hard.

- Created a volcano in the meat mixture and poured the egg mixture into the center.

- Added the garlic/onion/herb mixture

- Added the Italian bread crumbs

- Used my hands to carefully mix everything together, being very careful not to over mix it.

- Rolled out about 30 golf ball sized balls and put them on parchment paper on a cooking sheet and placed those in the fridge for 30 minutes

 

[Frostillicus]

Actually I think that's GMs recipe.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

Speaking of meat. I believe it was in this or the archived version where Mr.4 described how he makes meatballs. I liked it. I cannot find it. I'm sure he avoided egg, but not sure if he also avoided bread crumbs. ??

Meatball recipe:

1.5 pounds ground sirloin (I went to the butcher who had the finest ground sirloin on sale for $3.99 a pound

1 pound ground pork sausage (I went with the hot Italian sausage which might have been a bit overpowering, but I do like heat)

2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley

1 TBSP Fresh chopped thyme

1 TBSP Fresh chopped basil

8 Cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 of a yellow onion minced

1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs (I wasn't sure how much white bread to use in a pinade (sp?) or how much milk and was afraid OH might think I was a dunderhead if I kept asking questions)

1 Egg (if I wasn't using milk, I thought the egg would be a good idea and Cos said it was ok)

2 tsp Worchertshire (sp?)

1 Dash Siracha (because why not!)

1 tsp Tony's Chachere's (use it for everything)

2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

- Sauteed the onions and the garlic in olive oil until translucent like me and set aside to cool.

- Chopped up all the parsley, basil and thyme real fine and blended it in with the cooling onions and garlic in the sauce pan.

- Beat the egg with a splash of half/half, the Worcestershire, Siracha and all the other seasonings. Probably not the proper cooking technique, but I figure it's all going to the same place, why not blend it all together.

- Combined the beef and the pork sausage in a giant mixing bowl being careful not to mash it too hard.

- Created a volcano in the meat mixture and poured the egg mixture into the center.

- Added the garlic/onion/herb mixture

- Added the Italian bread crumbs

- Used my hands to carefully mix everything together, being very careful not to over mix it.

- Rolled out about 30 golf ball sized balls and put them on parchment paper on a cooking sheet and placed those in the fridge for 30 minutes

Thanks and logged but Mr.4 said some things about baking vs pan browning and no egg because meatloaf, blablah. It was a good post from a pro and I want to review it, especially the with or without bread.

 

[-fish-]

Here's his meatball post:

Meatballs

I use a variety of whatever ground meat I can get for cheap. I like equal parts lamb, veal, and pork, though not everywhere will have ground lamb or veal. Beef works too, but, you know. Whatever. Meatloaf.

I don't use powdered garlic, onion, or #### like that. It all tastes like sawdust-flavored Doritos to me.

What I do.

I make a panade, which is just a fancy way of saying "I soak some cut-up hotdog buns or white bread in milk."

Then I mince a shallot (or a quarter of a medium sized yellow onion) and 6 or 8 cloves of garlic very, very, fine. Then I sautee them in some olive oil until they are soft, fragrant, and translucent, but not browned. Let it cool. Totally acceptable to put this stuff in a food processor right now and blend it into a paste.

Then I mince a bunch of parsley, thyme, and basil. (And mint if I am using lamb.)

Then I wash my hands, put the meat in a bowl, and add a little salt, a LOT of fresh pepper, a LOT of fresh grated parm (asiago or peccorino romano works, too.) and a pinch or two of red chili flakes. Then I squeeze some of the milk out of the bread, add it to the mixture along with the herbs and shallot, garlic paste. If using lamb or some gamey meat, some lemon zest is also good.

Then I use my hands to mix it just until it is homogenized. I don't use eggs, because why.

Form them into balls of whatever size. Larger than a golf ball and they cook a little weird. Arrange your meatballs on a parchment-covered sheet pan and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

For cooking, you can go any of three ways:

1. Sear them in a hot pan with some oil, before adding them to your red sauce. This way creates the most flavor for both your sauce and your meatballs, but the meatballs are chewier and less tender.

2. Just plunk them in your red sauce and, basically, poach them. This is still pretty tasty and your balls will be all soft and tender. Don't taste the sauce until the meat has cooked through--raw pork in there--and don't cook too high.

3. Cook em in an oven at 400 degrees. They will cook evenly and quickly this way, but they won't be as brown or flavorful as the first way, or as tender as the second way.




Sorry. I guess I had a lot more to say about meatballs than I thought.

 

[cosjobs]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

Speaking of meat. I believe it was in this or the archived version where Mr.4 described how he makes meatballs. I liked it. I cannot find it. I'm sure he avoided egg, but not sure if he also avoided bread crumbs. ??

Meatball recipe:

1.5 pounds ground sirloin (I went to the butcher who had the finest ground sirloin on sale for $3.99 a pound

1 pound ground pork sausage (I went with the hot Italian sausage which might have been a bit overpowering, but I do like heat)

2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley

1 TBSP Fresh chopped thyme

1 TBSP Fresh chopped basil

8 Cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 of a yellow onion minced

1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs (I wasn't sure how much white bread to use in a pinade (sp?) or how much milk and was afraid OH might think I was a dunderhead if I kept asking questions)

1 Egg (if I wasn't using milk, I thought the egg would be a good idea and Cos said it was ok)

2 tsp Worchertshire (sp?)

1 Dash Siracha (because why not!)

1 tsp Tony's Chachere's (use it for everything)

2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

- Sauteed the onions and the garlic in olive oil until translucent like me and set aside to cool.

- Chopped up all the parsley, basil and thyme real fine and blended it in with the cooling onions and garlic in the sauce pan.

- Beat the egg with a splash of half/half, the Worcestershire, Siracha and all the other seasonings. Probably not the proper cooking technique, but I figure it's all going to the same place, why not blend it all together.

- Combined the beef and the pork sausage in a giant mixing bowl being careful not to mash it too hard.

- Created a volcano in the meat mixture and poured the egg mixture into the center.

- Added the garlic/onion/herb mixture

- Added the Italian bread crumbs

- Used my hands to carefully mix everything together, being very careful not to over mix it.

- Rolled out about 30 golf ball sized balls and put them on parchment paper on a cooking sheet and placed those in the fridge for 30 minutes

Thanks and logged but Mr.4 said some things about baking vs pan browning and no egg because meatloaf, blablah. It was a good post from a pro and I want to review it, especially the with or without bread.

Pretty sure his all had bread. I posted some breadless alternatives, using cooked rice or rice noodles. You have to have something to bind, if your using bread the gluten in it and the liquid (milk or whatever) forms a binding agent. If no bread, you almost have to use egg.

 

[Officer Pete Malloy]

Or you could just buy meatballs

 

[Uruk-Hai]

My 35 year HS reunion is this Saturday. I was really looking forward to it, being as it's the first one scheduled since many of us reconnected through social media. But with my gall bladder full of fire crackers and this damned storm coming in, I'm probably gonna pass on it.

I like the meatball recipes posted. Agree with (and defer to) cos that you have to have binding materials. I spent most of the 1980s swearing I could make viable crab cakes without something to hold them together. I also failed at crab cakes most of the 1980s.

 

[cosjobs]

Or you could just buy meatballs

if you don't mind replacing the love with BHT, MSG and DDT

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Crock Pot sweet-&-sour meatballs from scratch (the meatball part - ain't making homemade jelly and hot sauce for this) are easy and good football/poker food

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Or you could just buy meatballs

Or just go to BW3!

 

[krista4]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

 

[cosjobs]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

mmmm, meatballs with lardons.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

I kind of wish he would provide one of those cookbook appendix pages that says things like. "A LOT = about 1 cup" or "A lot = 4 cups"

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

mmmm, meatballs with lardons.

If mine doesn't go away in about 20 minutes, I'm supposed to seek medical attention.

 

[krista4]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

I kind of wish he would provide one of those cookbook appendix pages that says things like. "A LOT = about 1 cup" or "A lot = 4 cups"

Yeah, his "recipes" probably aren't very useful.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Meatball chat gives me a lardon.

 

[krista4]

He's making smoked salmon right now to take as gifts to our hosts out East next week.

 

[-fish-]

He's making smoked salmon right now to take as gifts to our hosts out East next week.

are they selling you their house?

 

[Chaos Commish]

Here's his meatball post:

Sorry. I guess I had a lot more to say about meatballs than I thought.

Ty ty.

 

[Chaos Commish]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

I kind of wish he would provide one of those cookbook appendix pages that says things like. "A LOT = about 1 cup" or "A lot = 4 cups"

Yeah, his "recipes" probably aren't very useful.

I'm comfortable with ingredients and measurements, but wanted more of the technique. Me happy. Going to get tons of cheese and stock on black pepper now.

 

[Notorious T.R.E.]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

I kind of wish he would provide one of those cookbook appendix pages that says things like. "A LOT = about 1 cup" or "A lot = 4 cups"

Yeah, his "recipes" probably aren't very useful.

I'm comfortable with ingredients and measurements, but wanted more of the technique. Me happy. Going to get tons of cheese and stock on black pepper now.

Just drop the whole pepper mill in to be safe.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

Honestly don't understand the point?

Climbing Mt. St. Helens was your Chicago Marathon.

Though clearly you are now in need of motivation not to hike all the time.

 

[krista4]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

Honestly don't understand the point?

Climbing Mt. St. Helens was your Chicago Marathon.

Though clearly you are now in need of motivation not to hike all the time.

OK, so you're agreeing with me then. Having a goal and training or working toward it needn't be an organized group activity, or something set up by a big team, but can be achieved individually.

I constantly have new goals for hiking; MSH being only one of many. I'll show you my "hiking matrix" that has all the hikes I want to do; it's nearly 30 pages long. I wasn't hiking all that time to work toward MSH. Each hike is something I would have done without that particular goal since each was spectacularly beautiful and fun (OK, a few of them maybe less than spectacular). And not a single one of them necessitated my paying someone else a bunch of money and doing it on a particular day with a big organized group. Looks like we agree!

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Mr. krista has started making his own bacon, which is fantastic, but now I'm mad at him for not having made meatballs for a while.

I kind of wish he would provide one of those cookbook appendix pages that says things like. "A LOT = about 1 cup" or "A lot = 4 cups"

Yeah, his "recipes" probably aren't very useful.

I'm comfortable with ingredients and measurements, but wanted more of the technique. Me happy. Going to get tons of cheese and stock on black pepper now.

Just drop the whole pepper mill in to be safe.

Texture

 

[krista4]

Seems like Osaurus hasn't been around lately. Or 5-ish Finkle.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

Seems like Osaurus hasn't been around lately. Or 5-ish Finkle.

Or YSR

 

[Chaos Commish]

Seems like Osaurus hasn't been around lately. Or 5-ish Finkle.

5ishes new job keeps him off the internets by day.

 

[RedmondLonghorn]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

Honestly don't understand the point?

Climbing Mt. St. Helens was your Chicago Marathon.

Though clearly you are now in need of motivation not to hike all the time.

OK, so you're agreeing with me then. Having a goal and training or working toward it needn't be an organized group activity, or something set up by a big team, but can be achieved individually.

I constantly have new goals for hiking; MSH being only one of many. I'll show you my "hiking matrix" that has all the hikes I want to do; it's nearly 30 pages long. I wasn't hiking all that time to work toward MSH. Each hike is something I would have done without that particular goal since each was spectacularly beautiful and fun (OK, a few of them maybe less than spectacular). And not a single one of them necessitated my paying someone else a bunch of money and doing it on a particular day with a big organized group. Looks like we agree!

I don't ever think I said we didn't agree. And yeah, I know you would have hiked a bunch with or without the St. Helens trip. That was sorta the joke. Admittedly it wasn't very funny, but whatever.

 

[krista4]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

If somebody wanted to force themselves to walk up a bunch of tall hills they might commit to walking up a much steeper, taller hill at some future date.

Honestly don't understand the point?

Climbing Mt. St. Helens was your Chicago Marathon.

Though clearly you are now in need of motivation not to hike all the time.

OK, so you're agreeing with me then. Having a goal and training or working toward it needn't be an organized group activity, or something set up by a big team, but can be achieved individually.

I constantly have new goals for hiking; MSH being only one of many. I'll show you my "hiking matrix" that has all the hikes I want to do; it's nearly 30 pages long. I wasn't hiking all that time to work toward MSH. Each hike is something I would have done without that particular goal since each was spectacularly beautiful and fun (OK, a few of them maybe less than spectacular). And not a single one of them necessitated my paying someone else a bunch of money and doing it on a particular day with a big organized group. Looks like we agree!

I don't ever think I said we didn't agree. And yeah, I know you would have hiked a bunch with or without the St. Helens trip. That was sorta the joke. Admittedly it wasn't very funny, but whatever.

Like I said, I didn't understand the point. Then I thought from your follow up that you were just saying you agreed. I guess I misunderstood that too. Sorry, very tired today.

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'm confused. But...

http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jull7elZxPw/VgxnzCUItYI/AAAAAAAABHM/hnx-Y3snbFw/s640/20150930_155129.jpg

 

[General Malaise]

I think it's just an easily identifiable goal for people. If someone's a runner, it gives him/her something to work toward. Clearly they could do on their own and many people do, but for some they need the group dynamic to make the commitment and set and keep their goals--i.e., I am going to run this marathon on this date, have paid my fees and made my travel plans, whatever. Many people lack the discipline just to run it on their own.

Speaking of meat. I believe it was in this or the archived version where Mr.4 described how he makes meatballs. I liked it. I cannot find it. I'm sure he avoided egg, but not sure if he also avoided bread crumbs. ??

Meatball recipe:

1.5 pounds ground sirloin (I went to the butcher who had the finest ground sirloin on sale for $3.99 a pound

1 pound ground pork sausage (I went with the hot Italian sausage which might have been a bit overpowering, but I do like heat)

2 TBSP Fresh chopped parsley

1 TBSP Fresh chopped thyme

1 TBSP Fresh chopped basil

8 Cloves of garlic, minced

1/4 of a yellow onion minced

1 Cup Italian Bread Crumbs (I wasn't sure how much white bread to use in a pinade (sp?) or how much milk and was afraid OH might think I was a dunderhead if I kept asking questions)

1 Egg (if I wasn't using milk, I thought the egg would be a good idea and Cos said it was ok)

2 tsp Worchertshire (sp?)

1 Dash Siracha (because why not!)

1 tsp Tony's Chachere's (use it for everything)

2 tsp fresh ground pepper

1 tsp red pepper flakes

1/4 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Directions:

- Sauteed the onions and the garlic in olive oil until translucent like me and set aside to cool.

- Chopped up all the parsley, basil and thyme real fine and blended it in with the cooling onions and garlic in the sauce pan.

- Beat the egg with a splash of half/half, the Worcestershire, Siracha and all the other seasonings. Probably not the proper cooking technique, but I figure it's all going to the same place, why not blend it all together.

- Combined the beef and the pork sausage in a giant mixing bowl being careful not to mash it too hard.

- Created a volcano in the meat mixture and poured the egg mixture into the center.

- Added the garlic/onion/herb mixture

- Added the Italian bread crumbs

- Used my hands to carefully mix everything together, being very careful not to over mix it.

- Rolled out about 30 golf ball sized balls and put them on parchment paper on a cooking sheet and placed those in the fridge for 30 minutes

Thanks and logged but Mr.4 said some things about baking vs pan browning and no egg because meatloaf, blablah. It was a good post from a pro and I want to review it, especially the with or without bread.

Yeah he makes a "panade" or something. Like a milk mixture or something I was too chicken to try. I took some of OHs ideas and blended with Cos + internet. One step I left out was to add the fresh parmesan cheese to the meat.

 

[Chaos Commish]

If Ben Carson is right about some ####, I hope heaven smells like marinara and meatballs.