This is one of those “kitchen miracles”. You will wonder why you ever used eggs as a binder.

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Serves 4-6

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1 1/2 lbs/675g ground turkey

1 onion minced, or 2 teaspoon/10ml dry onion

1 cup/225ml crisped rice crumbs

1/2 teaspoon/2ml garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon/2ml dry thyme

1/2 teaspoon/2ml Italian seasonings

1/4 teaspoon/1ml salt

8 turns on pepper mill

1 tablespoon/15ml Worcestershire Sauce

1 heaping tablespoon/15ml minced fresh parsley

2-3 tablespoons/30-45ml stock or water

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Preheat oven to 375F/190C/GasMark5

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Combine turkey with all ingredients except water. Add water and mix well. Using your hands form mixture into 2 inch/5cm balls and place on baking sheet.

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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned.

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For spaghetti and meatballs place the baked meatballs in a pot of simmering marinara. Cook covered for another 20-30 minutes for extra flavour.

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2 cups/450ml fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon/2ml salt

1/4 teaspoon/1ml black pepper

pinch crushed red pepper flakes

2 teaspoons/10ml lemon juice

1/2 cup/118ml rice Parmesan cheese

3 tablespoons/45ml pine nuts

1/2 – 3/4 cup/125-180ml olive oil

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Combine all ingredients except oil in food processor or blender. Slowly add oil with the motor running until you get the desired consistency.