YORK, Pa. — Olivia's is embracing its Mediterranean roots with a recipe for Greek Style Turkey and Lamb Meatballs served with grilled pita bread, feta fries and tzatziki.
The dish is a perfect comfort food as the weather cools down, especially when paired with Full Moon Cider. This warm spiked cider is a yearly tradition at Olivia's.
Meal
Turkey and Lamb Meatballs
Ingredients
2 pounds, ground turkey
1 pound, ground lamb
1 tablespoon, Greek dried oregano
2 tablespoons, fresh garlic, minced
3 tablespoons, extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons, assorted Greek olives, chopped
1 cup, fresh spinach, chopped
3 tablespoons, shallots, minced
3 tablespoons, fresh mint, chopped
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup, heavy cream
1 teaspoon, sea salt
1 tablespoon, black pepper
1 tablespoon, cumin
1/2 cup, feta crumbles
3 tablespoons, fresh parsley, chopped
1 teaspoon, allspice
1 cup, dried breadcrumbs
Directions
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Moisten the bread crumbs in a mixing bowl along with the heavy cream and beaten eggs. Add the remaining ingredients and mix well. Form it into golf-ball-size meatballs. Line a pan with parchment paper and place the meatballs on top. Bake them until their internal temperature reaches 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
Cocktail
Full Moon Cider
Ingredients
Salted caramel whiskey
Amaretto
Apple cider
Cinnamon sticks
Fresh orange wedges
Fresh apples, chopped
Cloves
Cane sugar
Nutmeg
Directions
This drink can be prepared on the stovetop or in the slow cooker!
Place all of the ingredients in a slow cooker and heat them on high heat for approximately one hour, or warm the ingredients on the stovetop to just before boiling. Serve the cider in your favorite coffee mug. Sprinkle nutmeg on top for an extra dash of seasonal flavor.
