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Recipe Exchange => Sides and Snacks => Topic started by: beth823 on February 05, 2012, 10:36:00 AM

Title: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: beth823 on February 05, 2012, 10:36:00 AM

Anyone have a good recipe for cocktail meatballs made with grape jelly and chili sauce?  ;)

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: suzlyn454 on February 05, 2012, 10:50:03 AM

yummmm...that sounds really good.  I would start with Polaner SF Grape Jelly (1 net carb for 1 Tbl) and Cholula hot sauce and chili powder.  Since I haven't made these not sure where to begin but would love Umpa's input here.

found this on search...looks pretty good
http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,191,152186-253205,00.html (http://www.cooks.com/rec/doc/0,191,152186-253205,00.html)

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: beth823 on February 05, 2012, 11:05:08 AM

Hot sauce...great idea!  I am going to use my walden farms sf grape jelly too..thanks suzlyn.

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: umpa on February 06, 2012, 09:46:01 AM

I love chili sauce cause alittle goes a long way,but beth what will keep them from being too wet?And oozing??The jelly will break down.You may need some flour.If you have a recipe post in ask umpa and i will make them.Love me some meatballs! ;)

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: Andrea on February 06, 2012, 10:14:20 AM

Umpa,
The jelly and chili sauce make a sauce for the meatballs.  They aren't mixed in with the meat.  This recipe has been around since the '70s at least.

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: mouseissue on February 06, 2012, 03:30:18 PM

Quote from: Andrea on February 06, 2012, 10:14:20 AM

Umpa,
The jelly and chili sauce make a sauce for the meatballs.  They aren't mixed in with the meat.  This recipe has been around since the '70s at least.

I do remember these from my college days in the early 70's.
They were often served at parties along with chips, dips, and lots of beer!

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: Andrea on February 06, 2012, 03:48:58 PM

Tony,
I think we are both members of the class of '70.  Who knew they'd be the good ol' days?  College in the era of hippies and the Vietnam War was a challenge.

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: mouseissue on February 06, 2012, 04:10:33 PM

Hi Andrea! :)

Actually, I was in the class of '75.
At my campus, there were a number of streakers and bra burners.
It's all rather funny looking back at it! :D

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: umpa on February 07, 2012, 08:43:18 AM

 :D :D Andrea blond moment! Here ya go Tony!
Ray Stevens - The Streak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzoUu7w-YM#)

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: Andrea on February 07, 2012, 08:57:33 AM

I'll go on record as being a lifelong brunette with the gray slowly taking over. 

I finally finished college in '77 but graduated from high school in '70. 

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: umpa on February 07, 2012, 09:00:38 AM

I cover my gray with blond! I am 47 and I love getting older! The toys are cooler as you age! ;D

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: shawn116 on February 07, 2012, 10:53:59 AM

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I cover my gray with blond! I am 47 and I love getting older! The toys are cooler as you age!

That is me umpa...LOL  You and I are the same age too  ;) only I let the gray come in and show them off...LOL   I've earned every one of them  :)

By the way Ray Stevens is a genius  Thanks for the giggle ;D

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: mouseissue on February 07, 2012, 03:20:15 PM

Quote from: umpa on February 07, 2012, 08:43:18 AM

:D :D Andrea blond moment! Here ya go Tony!
Ray Stevens - The Streak (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XtzoUu7w-YM#)

Oh my!... I distinctly remember that song and video coming out when I was a college Junior in 1974.

And I agree Shawn, Ray Stevens was ahead of his time as a comedic genius.
He's also very talented as a musician and writer.
Ray's one of my all time favorites!!! ;D ;D ;D

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: umpa on February 08, 2012, 09:46:35 AM

I have all his videos! My favorite one is the squirrel that gets loose in church! :D :D

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: SarahC on February 08, 2012, 10:42:53 AM

I have all his CDs. Ray Stevens. Gotta love him!

Title: Re: Cocktail meatballs
Post by: umpa on February 09, 2012, 05:50:16 PM

Oh yeah! :)