tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post4835680015969897810..comments2024-03-27T15:26:53.389-04:00Comments on Culinary in the Desert: Bucatini All'Amatriciana with Spicy Smoked Mozzarella MeatballsJoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-89246914102915359752009-03-20T21:54:00.000-04:002009-03-20T21:54:00.000-04:00Rock - I'll have to keep that in mind!Beth - a "ta...Rock - I'll have to keep that in mind!<BR/><BR/>Beth - a "tablespoon" cookie scoop is actually a bit bigger than your average tablespoon. Using a heaping scoop, the meatballs were plenty big enough for us.Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12900263145684208002noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-56236437327300768942009-03-20T17:12:00.000-04:002009-03-20T17:12:00.000-04:00Joe, don't the meatballs come out tiny if you just...Joe, don't the meatballs come out tiny if you just use 1 tablespoon? And I think I'd have to double the sauce or I'd get complaints from the family. Have to try this soon. Thanks.<BR/>BethAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14099844.post-28873468829522582392009-03-20T08:13:00.000-04:002009-03-20T08:13:00.000-04:00"Jeff isn't the biggest fan of using raw onions in..."Jeff isn't the biggest fan of using raw onions in meatballs (textural issue)."<BR/>Jeff, I've found that my daughters who don't like cabbage or celery will eat them in soups and stews, etc. if I've grated them (I use my food processor).<BR/>Another excellent recipe - the comments and pictures that you provide when you talk about your recipes make them not only more interesting, but easier to accomplish. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>- RockRockhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10448711046957635694noreply@blogger.com