Veal Meatballs

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1 cup fresh bread, cubed

1/2 cup water

1/2 cup wine

1 cup finely minced yellow onion

1 clove garlic, minced

1/4 cup minced flat leaf parsley

1 teaspoon fried oregano

1 egg, slightly beaten

1 pound ground lean veal

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows

1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Olive oil, for frying

Kicked-up Tzatiziki Sauce, recipe follows

Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):

2 1/2 tablespoons paprika

2 tablespoons salt

2 tablespoons garlic powder

1 tablespoon black pepper

1 tablespoon onion powder

1 tablespoon cayenne pepper

1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano

1 tablespoon dried thyme

Kicked Up Tzatziki Sauce:

1 medium cucumber, peeled, sliced in half, seeded and finely chopped

1 cup plain yogurt

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon lemon juice or white wine vinegar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon dill or oregano

1 clove garlic, minced

1/2 teaspoon Essence