GARLIC BREAD MEATBALL SUBS

GARLIC BREAD MEATBALL SUBS

Hi everyone,  Have I got something Goo-licious for you today! Did you see my last post? Those beautiful home-made Italian Meatballs tossed into some angel hair pasta? O. M. G. ~ they were Juicy, Tender, and #score ~ 

Today we're going for round No. 2.  

These lovelies if frozen individually allow you to heat up just a couple for a quick snack or add several to a bowl of pasta or...

...as I mentioned when I made them I was looking forward to subs and here we are... 

First picture is a throw back. Ya know, you eat with your eyes before your stomach!

Oh baby, these are so sinfully juicy & saucy; dare I say GOO-LICIOUS! (haha, I think I already did) Anyway peeps these are Nothing short of Yum! I only snapped one picture of the sub ~ Oopsie ~ I promise I am trying to get better at that LOL..

Just look tho! I think you can see the goolicious goodness that sucked me in, right? I devoured mine in record time with #noshame :)

So Let's get busy!

Start by preheating your oven to 400 degrees. Then grab up the following for the sauce: (open the meatball recipe HERE)

• 1/8 t garlic powder
• 1 can tomato sauce
• 1 t Italian Seasoning
• 1 T EVOO
• 1/8 t onion powder
• salt and pepper
• French bread, Ciabotta, or Hoagies (Use your fave)

Add everything EXCEPT tomato sauce into a small saute pan. 

Turn up the heat, sauteing the spices in the  oil. Once hot & the spice aroma starts to mellow out (2-3 minutes), remove pan from burner & carefully add tomato sauce (please take precaution as the sauce is gonna splatter some.) 

After adding the sauce, stir to combine with the herb oil then add in the meatballs. 

Reduce the heat to low in order to allow the sauce to thicken up slightly.

While reducing your sauce, open the bread; set aside. 

Melt butter & garlic powder together/stir. 

Use a pastry brush to spread the melted mixture across both sides. 

PRE-Bake in the oven until a light golden hue starts, then remove.

Get out your choice of spread - mayo, ranch, pesto - whatever your flavor spread it out, 

then plop down  3 to 4 meatballs between the slices. 

Give'm a gentle squeeze so they get in there pretty good. 

Next spoon sauce across the top, the front, the back and everywhere in between. You get the picture.... 

Top each with mozzarella and bake until the cheese is melted & gooey & delicious.

Goo-licious! <3

Serve with your favorite side or enjoy by itself; one was plenty satisfying for me!

The inspiration for these gorgeous beauties, discovered on Pinterest of course, came from 

Aleshia over at Just Learning Life. Stop by and see what else she's been cooking!

Til Next Time ~
Domesticate Rebellion

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Feel Good Veggie Soup

Feel Good Veggie Soup

Hey World ~ do you know what...? I missed Valentines! I mean the 'day' came alright but we didn't celebrate...  :(  Seems our lil home front is being attacked by the yuk bug & its been that way All Year Long! 

First it was me, next the hubs, then both of us. 

Following in our footsteps was our black lab (that was an adventure!), 

then Yay its me ~ and now both of us! 

AGAIN!

Geez, I am so over this already!

Luckily, I have a hubs who takes awesome care of me when I'm down & out. He's pretty incredible on that front - but - when we're both down...

LOL, let's just say it can be challenging! Hahaha; #realtalk.   

Considering we're both 'under the weather' + I might be kinda on the cranky side with zero drive to do anything ~ I'd say it's a 'good ol vegetable soup to the rescue kind of day'! 

A beautiful blast of vitamins, minerals and nutrients in a single pot to revive the soul & internal body!

And ya know what else? 4 steps folks! Easy Peasy! Just the way I like it!

Peel, Clean, Chop, Simmer & Viola! 

Fix & Forget so you can rest kinda dinner!

Fingers crossed ~ hoping to overload our immune systems & kick whateverthehell we got to the curb!

On the flip side, I truly could not have planned for a better day considering it is 22 degrees outside. Perfect for staying bundled up inside with a hot steamy bowl of love that is sure to kick some butt on the germ front!

I know you've been there; I can feel your heads nodding in understanding.  :)

This veggie soup is also known as a 'fat flushing' soup. It's packed with a powerhouse of vegetables that provide a multitude of benefits. My #twofers are simple, not scientific but they work for me, haha. 

1) It's not heavy; meaning I can eat all I want with zero guilt 

2) Not only does it smell wonderful, it really tastes amazing. 

What a concept! Taste good and good for you! #score! 

Check out the original recipe over at SkinnyMs.com or by clicking HERE. 

(such a fabulous site!)

Truthfact: 

Before today, I had NEVER had zucchini in a soup. 

I always thought it would be slimey. I am happily surprised that it is not!

Mix & match what you have on hand to make this your own.  If you prefer something heartier simply add some sausage or shredded rotisserie chicken for a complete stick to your ribs ~yuk~ fighting soup! I'm certain if you're a veggie eater you'll enjoy this medley!

Gather up:

• 4 cups chicken broth (read up on the benefits of bone broth here)
• 1 medium sweet potato peeled and cut into 1" cubes
• 1 diced sweet onion
• 1-2 cloves minced garlic
• 1 zucchini sliced
• 1 celery stalk chopped 
• 3 carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp fresh cracked pepper
• 1/8 tsp ground allspice
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can navy beans, drained
• 1 can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can diced tomatoes 
• 1 tablespoon EVOO (reserve for serving; 1/2 tsp pp)

Add everything to your pot except EVOO. Cover & simmer on your cook top for 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until the vegetables are fork tender. I served this with home-made bread. 

A truly satisfying and gratifying feel good dinner that was a snap to put together, 

helped me get in the grub mood as it cooked 

all while getting some much needed rest! 

Plus, we all know there is nothing better than being warmed from the inside out when we feel ~yuk~!

I feel better already!

Til next time ~
Domesticated Rebellion