Polynesian Meatballs, Ham and Swiss Roll Ups and Basic Cookie Dough

                  Polynesian Meatballs

   This recipe is from Minute Rice (I think)

   Bake time: 30 minutes

1 20ounce can crushed pineapple, divided
1 pkg. 20 ounce ground turkey or chicken
2 cups of MINUTE brown rice (IMPORTANT: MAKE SURE YOU USE MINUTE RICE: REGULAR BROWN RICE WILL NOT COME OUT COOKED)
3/4 cup green onions, divided
1/2 cup teriyaki sauce, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp orange marmalade

PREHEAT: oven to 350 degrees.

DRAIN: 1/2 cup crushed pineapple for meatballs.  Reserve remaining pineapple and juice for sauce. 

COMBINE: ground turkey or chicken, rice, 1/2 cup pineapple, 1/2 cup green onion, 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce, egg, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl; mix well.

SCOOP: mixture and gently roll into desired meatball size; place meatballs on aluminum lined baking sheet with sides.  Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until meatballs are done.

WHILE: meatballs are baking, to make sauce, combine remaining pineapple and juice, remaining 1/4 teriyaki sauce and orange marmalade in medium sauce pan; heat to boiling.  Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered 3 to 4 minutes.  Stir in remaining 1/4 cup green onions.

TOP: cooked meatballs with sauce.  Serves 6 to 8.



     Baked Ham and Swiss Roll-Ups
This recipe I really didn't use.  I kinda did it my way and it turned out good it was perfect for lunch.
I used crescent rolls, deli Virgina baked ham, Swiss cheese, and onions.  I placed one piece of ham rolled it up, then wrapped a piece of Swiss around that, then wrapped another piece of ham around that, added a few onions and rolled up the crescent roll.  They were done as the package directed (for the crescent rolls).



Basic Cookie Dough Recipe

I am not sure where this recipe came from.

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups sugar

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla

3 cups all purpose flour

ONE: In a large bowl beat the butter with electric mixture medium to high speed for 30 seconds.  Add sugar, baking soda and salt, beat until combines.

TWO: Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.  Beat in as much flour as you can with electric mixer.  Stir in any remaining flour.

THREE: Divide dough in half and chill for 2 hours (I was able to make cut out cookies without refrigerating).  Roll on lightly floured area and cut into desired shapes bake to a golden brown. 

For some reason I didn't put the time on it so for the cookies I made this afternoon I tried with 12 minutes, they were a little too golden so I tried the next batch at 10 minutes and they turned out perfect!



Fondant topped.                                                                                 Frosting Drizzle!