Potsticker Meatballs Please!

I have probably the best hubby out there.. 

I was in NO MOOD to cook.. but was having a hankering for asian food and I found a pin on pinterest for some potsticker meatballs and I was sold!  So, I batted some puppy dog eyes at the hubby and asked him if he would make them for me.  :)  He did, with no whining.. he's awesome! 

These suckers are AWESOME and were so great for my 10 month old which right now only has 2 bottom teeth.  I just pinched off little pieces and he gobbled them up, along with the baked sweet potato.  My 4 year old daughter also found them yummy! 

I adapted my recipe from  Saving Dinner since I didnt have everything for it.  

This is my version :)  

Potsticker Meatballs 

1 pound ground turkey
2 small carrots, grated
2 tablespoons Mrs. Dash Onion and Herb Seasoning 
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons Gluten Free Soy Sauce
1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger root
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Pinch red pepper flakes
1/4 cup almond flour
1 egg, beaten
3 tablespoons coconut oil

The original recipe calls for cilantro, and I was sad we didnt have that, cause it would have made a great addition! 

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

In a medium bowl, mix together all the ingredients except for the coconut oil. Scoop out a little of the mixture at a time to roll into medium sized meat balls. Lay the meat balls out on a clean sheet pan.

In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Brown the meat balls in batches on all sides. Remove the browned meatballs with a slotted spoon and place back on the sheet pan.

Once all the meatballs have been browned place the sheet pan in the oven and bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the meatballs are cooked through. Remove from the oven and serve.

I served ours with baked Japanese sweet potatoes and steamed snap peas!

ENJOY!  

Wine and Cheese Please!

I have recently started a bible study group at my house.  Its a great "mommy's night out".  The hubbies take the kids and we get to chat, relax, unwind, and get a little closer to God.  I love my Friday nights!  The first time we met we did a Dessert and Wine theme and this time we did Cheese and Wine theme..  See a trend here?  ;)  I really think I could do a cheese theme every time!  I LOVE CHEESE!! Yes, its not paleo, but its ok to indulge now and again.. even if its going to bloat me to where I feel like I look like Im 5 months pregnant! lol  Its worth that yummy goodness!

We all picked a cheese and I went with goat cheese!  After searching pinterest awhile, I came across several recipes that looked great and easy (Simple is the name of the game with 2 kids) so I combined the different ingredients I liked out of them and made my own!

I introduce to you, Baked Goat Cheese with Toasted Walnuts, Honey, and Thyme! 

Absolutely delicious and there was NONE left by the time we ended!  

5 oz of Goat Cheese 

(I got the spreadable kind but thats not necessary) 

Walnuts

Honey

Fresh Thyme 

Preheat oven to 400

• Chop the walnuts until they are in smaller pieces.  Place them in a frying pan over medium heat stirring frequently until the walnuts are toasted.  Usually when you begin to smell them.
• Place the goat cheese in an oven safe dish.  Place the dish in the preheated oven.  Take out when the cheese is warmed through.  I had it in for about 15-20 min.  (times vary) 
• Take the cheese out and sprinkle with the fresh thyme leaves, toasted walnuts, and drizzle honey.  YOU'RE DONE! 

I served with toasted baguette slices.  Just slice, bread drizzle with EVOO, and rub each slice with a garlic clove that has been cut in half.  Place on baking sheet and broil till edges are lightly brown. 

Let me know what you think!