I use Pinterest as my personal binder of recipes I like. I usually just pin from the internet and don't even look at other people's boards. This is mostly since they have changed the algorithm and layout. Am I weird to use it like this? I am always so excited when I search for pins from my blog and I guess I should use it more to spread my brand. But for me, it is just the best when I need an idea for dinner.
One night, Gentleman Caller had to work late on our date night so I decided to make us dinner. I looked over at my Pinterest food board and found this pin for dinner for two. How perfect! Date night at home! The recipe looks daunting but it was not as bad as I thought it would be!
This was soooo yummy! I made turkey meatballs to save on saturated fat and did mashed half cauliflower half potato. It was perfect! The gravy is so luscious and the kale is the perfect addition. This is the perfect meal to make for a week night or a weekend. Try it! You will love it and so will the person for whom you make it! Full recipe to follow the montage.
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| #girfriendoftheyear amirite? It is such a yummy dinner! |
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| The cast. That kale is aggressive! |
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| Making some meatballs! |
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| Trust me, doubling the sauce is a good idea! Well I did it by default... |
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| And plate! We enjoyed it heartily! |
Meatballs, mash and Kale (Adapted a bit from The Candid Appetite)
For The Meatballs
1 pound ground turkey (or meat of your choice)
1 large egg
1/4 cup plain bread crumbs
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
¼ cup fresh parsley, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh oregano, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
For The Gravy
1 medium shallot, minced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons flour
2 cups chicken stock
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
For The Roasted Garlic Mash
1 large baking potatoes, peeled and diced
1 head cauliflower, destemmed and chopped
5 tablespoons unsalted butter
¼ cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon black pepper
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
8 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon olive oil
For The Roasted Kale
4 cups fresh chopped kale
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Preheat oven to 375°F. Wrap the garlic cloves (for the mash portion) in foil with the olive oil and a pinch of salt and black pepper. Roast in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes. Meanwhile, make the meatballs, in a large bowl combine the ground meat, eggs, bread crumbs, parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, parsley, oregano and garlic. Stir with your hands until evenly combined. Form the meat into small balls the size of mini golf balls. Heat a large heavy duty pot over medium high heat. Add the olive oil and sear the meatballs in batches. Cook for about 3 to 4 minutes on the first side, or until crispy and golden brown and then flip over and cook for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate and continue to cook the rest of the meatballs.
Once they've all been cooked, remove all but 1 tablespoon of olive oil from the pot. Add in the shallot and garlic and sauté for about 5 minutes or until soft. Stir in the flour and cook for a minute. Slowly stream in, while whisking constantly, the chicken stock until the roux has dissolved completely. Lower the heat and cook until bubbly and thick. Season with a salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Lower the flame to as low as it'll go and return the meatballs to the pot, nestling them into the gravy. Simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes, semi-covered with a lid.
Place the potato and cauliflower in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 15 to 20 minutes or until fork tender. Drain and return to pot. Add in the butter, buttermilk, salt, pepper, roasted garlic, and parmesan. Mash until smooth. Keep warm on the stove over low heat.
To make the kale, place the kale on a baking sheet and toss with olive oil, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Spread out onto an even layer and roast for about 10 to 15 minutes or until charred and crispy.
To serve, spoon the potatoes onto the plates and top with the roasted kale. Place a few meatballs on top of the kale and spoon over with gravy. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley on top. Enjoy!
Happy Cooking!
Missy
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