Firefighter Tim shares his Grandma’s Italian recipes

His family roots run deep! Today on Indy Style, Firefighter Tim shares some of his Grandma Vera’s Italian recipes!Grandma Vera’s Meatballs

2 lbs of ground chuck

1/2 lbs ground pork

1/2 lbs ground veal

2 cups soft bread crumbs

3/4 cups fresh ground parmesan

1 tbl spoon parsley

1 tbl spoon rosemary

1 tbl spoon thyme

1 tbl spoon garlic

1 tbl spoon fresh ground pepper

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp salt

2 eggs

2 tbl spoons sauce

Mix together and form into balls. Place in sauce and cook for approximately 2 hours or until desired texture.

Grandma’s Stuffed Artichokes

Take artichokes and cut off the bottom

Trim the tip of the leaves to remove the sharp top.

In a bowl, combine: 2 cups of breadcrumbs

3/4 stick of butter

a tablespoon or so of olive oil

2 tablespoons of parmesan

1 egg

1 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons black pepper

1 teaspoon thyme

1 teaspoon rosemary

Mix together and stuff into leaves. Drizzle a little more oil over top.

Place in roasting pan with water in the bottom.

Cover with lid or aluminum foil. Cook at 375-400 degrees until leaves can be removed.