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Everyone Can Cook MidWeek Meals
by Chris Sadler - 1001Recipes2Send.com
Some cookbooks are filled with lovely pictures but have
recipes so complicated only those with several years culinary
training in exclusive European schools would be able to do
them justice. Others are filled with meals you will never be
able to get your family to eat. Everyone Can Cook MidWeek
Meals is neither of these.
From Eric Akis, the Author of the famous Everyone Can Cook
series of cookbooks (including Everyone Can Cook, Everyone Can
Cook Seafood and Everyone Can Cook Appetizers), Everyone Can
Cook MidWeek Meals is exactly what the busy family needs on
their cookbook shelf. There is no lengthy
introduction/explanation of how or why you would want to cook
these meals because the busy cook doesn't have that kind of
time and frankly isn't likely to care. What Everyone Can Cook
MidWeek Meals has is over 120 easy-to-follow recipes which you
can quickly whip up after work or make ahead to take the stress
out of your busy schedule.
One excellent part of the book which I felt was particularly
helpful was the "Stocking Your Pantry" pages, four pages of
what you should consider keeping on hand at all times to help
with baking and meal assembly. In addition to clear directions
the recipes also have "Eric's Options", usually ingredient
substitutions, time saving tips or other ideas to help you add
variety to your recipes and help you to make do with what you
have on hand.
The rest of the book is completely devoted to recipes in
categories like Brilliant Breakfasts, Lunch to Go, Main Course
Soups and Salads, Nifty Noodles, Slow Cooker Suppers, Casual
Family Fare, Quick Meals from Around the World, Stews, Braises
and Roasts, Splendid Sides and Simple Sweets.
Enjoy this fabulous recipe which will only take 10 minutes to
prep and about 20 minutes to cook!
Meatballs in Sour Cream Gravy with Parsley Noodles
This is a delectable combination of buttery noodles and
meatballs smothered in a rich, tangy, sour cream gravy.
2 1/2 beef stock 625 ml
1/4 cup all-purpose flour 60 ml
1/2 cup sour cream 125 ml
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
24-32 frozen store-bought or homemade meatballs
(see Large Batch Roast and Freeze Meatballs, page 159), thawed
1 11 oz (350) g package egg noodles (See Note)
2 Tbsp melted butter 30 ml
2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley 30 ml
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
Meanwhile, place the stock and floour in a medium pot and
whisk until there are no lumps. Bring to a boil over medium-
high heat, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Whisk in
the sour cream, salt and pepper. Add the meatballs to the
sauce, return to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
While the meatballs simmer, add the noodles to the boiling
water and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain the
noodles well and toss them with the butter and parsley. Divide
them among 4 plates or shallow bowls, spoon the meatballs and
gravy overtop and serve immediately.
Note:
The egg noodles used in this recipe are the broad European-
style egg noodles, not the thin Chinese-style ones. You'll
find them in most supermarkets in the pasta aisle.
Eric's Options
Instead of egg noodles, serve the meatballs on a bed of Garlic
Mashed Yukon Gold Potatoes (page 176).
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