An Italian Meal For the Week

I'm sorry this is late. It has been quite gray recently, and though there hasn't been much cold this week, gray day after gray day is saddening. It's a good thing that squash is orange, because orange brightens up any day, and an orange colored risotto made with squash is sure to bring a smile. Followed by:

Polpette di Carne Fritta, Fried Meatballs, which are an excellent way of using up the meat that is a byproduct of making stock or broth at home. Incidentally, I think home-made broth is much better than the commercial stuff, and consider boiled meats (with sauces such as mustard, mostarda, and mayonnaise) a fine winter meal; during this part of the year we have boiled dinner about once a week. I would serve the meatballs with a tossed salad, or perhaps finely sliced green cabbage seasoned with olive oil, salt, vinegar, and a hint of pepper.

Dessert? Charlotte alla Milanese, a simple apple pudding.

Buon Appetito!