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Delicious just the same.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-08-11","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenBug"},"reviewBody":"Fantastic! I've made this twice recently, once with the fresh garlic, which was excellent, and once substituting garlic powder, which just didn't do it. Lesson learned.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-02-06","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveBeer"},"reviewBody":"Finally, a meatball lover's meatball recipe! This was delicious. The only thing I did differently was I used Italian seasoned ground turkey, only one teaspoon of Kosher salt, and I didn't use a food processor, I just mixed everything by hand the old fashioned way. I didn't have pasta, but with Ina Garten's Marinara Sauce recipe, I did have heaven on a plate. Yummy!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-05-03","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenFlame"},"reviewBody":"Very nice. I liked baking instead of frying.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-05-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangePin"},"reviewBody":"Very good, family loves it. This recipe is what I will make going forward.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-06-17","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"CyanCandy"},"reviewBody":"Very good. I left out the allspice, since I don't own that and wouldn't use it. It wasn't much and with the italian sausage, I was okay with leaving it out. I'd make these again and freeze half.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2016-11-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"RedGuitar"},"reviewBody":"This is a make once eat twice recipe. The meatballs were wonderful and its the Allspice that drew my attention to this one. 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This is a make once eat twice recipe. The meatballs were wonderful and its the Allspice that drew my attention to this one. And I think it is that one ingredient that has one thinking there is a secret ingredient in here. No one would ever guess Allspice. I also agree that a 1\/2 cup of milk is perfect. I would also recommend chilling the mixture before forming the meatballs. I too mixed mine by hand. Mine did sick to the rack so next time I'll use parchment paper. Meatballs a winner and the left over mixture produced a very moist and wonderful Stuffed Meatloaf * Would I recommend it ? Absolutly. Love testing out new Recipes.<\/p>
Janie<\/p>
Taste Recipes Volunteer Field Editor.<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"11\/04\/2016 10:33","GUID":"3DCA2E7FB5C640A39FF9A6ECD1CDA9B2","MemberId":1132413,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Appy_Girl","SubmittedDate":"11\/04\/2016 10:33"},{"Comment":"
Very good. I left out the allspice, since I don't own that and wouldn't use it. It wasn't much and with the italian sausage, I was okay with leaving it out. I'd make these again and freeze half.<\/p>","CommentId":3,"DateRated":"06\/17\/2016 20:28","GUID":"9BB98A57E14540EABC3559E3E89751D5","MemberId":3084463,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"angela32","SubmittedDate":"06\/17\/2016 20:28"},{"Comment":"
Very good, family loves it. This recipe is what I will make going forward.<\/p>","CommentId":4,"DateRated":"05\/15\/2015 18:11","GUID":"15dac57b049846699328e925e1a06656","MemberId":5616366,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"sbrahatcek","SubmittedDate":"05\/15\/2015 18:11"},{"Comment":"
Very nice. I liked baking instead of frying.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"","GUID":"5d199336421f4faca0450c6e5a210dfe","MemberId":1682119,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"dublinlab","SubmittedDate":"05\/03\/2014 16:39"},{"Comment":"
Finally, a meatball lover's meatball recipe! This was delicious. The only thing I did differently was I used Italian seasoned ground turkey, only one teaspoon of Kosher salt, and I didn't use a food processor, I just mixed everything by hand the old fashioned way. I didn't have pasta, but with Ina Garten's Marinara Sauce recipe, I did have heaven on a plate. Yummy!<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"","GUID":"bb70e7f446754dba856e595c2c20fa6b","MemberId":1386846,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Summy","SubmittedDate":"02\/06\/2014 08:12"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"09\/01\/2013 22:20","GUID":"bad6cd3c31594065ab4a5d17b566b3e4","MemberId":7375004,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jnedore1","SubmittedDate":"09\/01\/2013 22:20"},{"Comment":"
Fantastic! I've made this twice recently, once with the fresh garlic, which was excellent, and once substituting garlic powder, which just didn't do it. Lesson learned.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"08\/11\/2013 17:57","GUID":"2a037f97e10d4685aa43e142c241ab6e","MemberId":2880256,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"jmkasprak","SubmittedDate":"08\/11\/2013 17:57"},{"Comment":"
My kids absolutely love these, as does my husband. I have found that 1\/2 a cup of milk is plenty, because it seemed like so much was wasted when you squeezed the bread out. Delicious just the same.<\/p>","CommentId":9,"DateRated":"02\/23\/2012 15:01","GUID":"8fbd06af58ff4dbeb5817f47e166509d","MemberId":6222180,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Loufrommaine","SubmittedDate":"02\/23\/2012 15:01"},{"Comment":"
These were great! I used them to make meatball bombers. I didn't have day old bread so I just used fresh bread and it worked perfect. We will make these again!<\/p>","CommentId":10,"DateRated":"10\/20\/2011 20:47","GUID":"b90af6162651467f913726ea09bd1ebe","MemberId":6168892,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Johnsonkn21","SubmittedDate":"10\/20\/2011 20:47"},{"Comment":"
This meatball recipe has become a favorite with our family. We make huge batches and freeze a bunch of them so we can some on hand anytime -- great for meatball sandwiches. We love the adding of ground allspice so much that we experiment with other flavors -- such as star anise, even my own blend of \"pumpkin pie spices\". We find you can vary the ratio of pork to beef and there's never a reason to squeeze out the milk of the bread cubeletes---just add a little less milk. I never knew Aunt Simi..but her recipe is inspired!<\/p>","CommentId":11,"DateRated":"04\/03\/2011 08:17","GUID":"937c9486edc143f4981a0c81dfdaad19","MemberId":3376443,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"PlainsCookin'","SubmittedDate":"04\/03\/2011 08:17"},{"Comment":"
Easy to make and delicious. My family, friends, and kids loved it.<\/p>","CommentId":12,"DateRated":"02\/19\/2010 11:18","GUID":"64c906a422e9497ebd0b447c25d3b26c","MemberId":2629459,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"SpunkeyKY","SubmittedDate":"02\/19\/2010 11:18"},{"Comment":"
Easy to make...everyone loved them...will make these often also for meatball sandwichs<\/p>
Rick Stone<\/p>
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