These past couple weeks we have been able to have lots of fun celebrating the holidays. This Thanksgiving we celebrated two days in a row by first going to the zoo with our nieces and nephews and then by celebrating with lots of food!! I made two recipes, my green bean casserole (a yearly tradition), and a new one, Meatballs! And my friend introduced me to the recipe for the meatballs, it includes chili sauce, and grape jelly! I know what you are thinking, I thought that same thing, but trust me, its amazing. I went to a pot luck at school and my friend made the meatballs. I couldn't get enough of them and when I asked her for the recipe that is what she told me. At first I thought she was joking, but no, she was serious! So she told me to try it at home, and I did just that. The recipe is super easy.-1 bag of meatballs (I used frozen meatballs with the original style)
-1 can chili sauce (Heinz brand. You'll find it next to the ketchup)
-1 jar grape jelly
After a couple attempts at making it, I found it is best to premix the two sauces before you add the meatballs. To speed up the process, I warmed (not all the way, just a little bit so they weren't frozen) the meatballs in a saucepan, and the sauces in another, and then combined them in a crockpot to let simmer for about 3 hours. It soooo yummy, and adds a really tangy flavor. And I promise it is not spicy, the grape jelly seems to balance the chili sauce out. I recommend anyone who wants an easy yet filling meal to try it. And the plus side, tons of leftovers! :) I was a slacker and didn't take any pictures, but here are pictures other people have taken.
Also, we are very excited to come back to Utah to visit for Christmas. It almost didn't happen, but after some negotiating with my management at work, we are officially coming! We are both so excited to go see my family, I can't even put into words how much I miss them. It is extremely hard being away from them for so long. I am also extremely excited to finally meet my niece Isa for the first time, and also my best friend Chelsie's baby, Brylie. I hope they are both ready for tons of cuddles from me, they are in for a bunch! Have a great day!~Meghan
