No matter what country you are from, you will find a version of meatballs. Maybe it’s because meatballs are a classic comfort food no matter where you live. All these versions have two things in common: They’re made from ground meat rolled into balls. From there, the meatballs vary according to different tastes and available…

If I had to choose a favorite comfort food, I would nominate the meatball. Every cuisine seems to have a version of a meatball, whether it’s a truly meaty meatball packed with ground beef, pork, or poultry; a pescatarian-friendly fish ball or patty; or a vegetarian version jumbled together with beans or legumes. No matter…

It’s hard to believe that Christmas is only a few days away. And after a packed morning of opening gifts, you don’t want to fuss much with dinner, let alone appetizers and snacks. Enter: the slow cooker. Making some of your dishes in a Crock-Pot is a great way to feed your family without spending a…

By Linda Gassenheimer From Tribune News Service I added cinnamon and cumin to meatballs for a Moroccan take on my family favorite of meatballs and pasta. To speed up the preparation, I used frozen diced onion and minced garlic for the recipe. The meatballs need to be turned over during cooking; the best way to…

It’s officially autumn, so wave farewell to summer, wrap yourself in something cozy, and make some meatballs. Meatballs are like a warm hug. They are unpretentious, homey, and unfailingly comforting—just like that sweater you’re about to put on. Meatballs are also universally pleasing. Most cuisines seem to have a version of a meatball, with “meat”…

Why I Love This Meal: Pantry Ingredients – The perfect budget friendly meal that requires basic ingredients you may already have on hand. From Scratch – The homemade meatballs and sauce are what really set this recipe apart, and they’re both very easy to make. Easy enough that the kids could even make this one. What are Swedish…

Meatballs are a staple when it comes to Sunday night dinners with grandma’s home cooking. But sometimes, you want to get fancy. Really fancy. New York City’s Aquavit, located in midtown Manhattan, serves up a $29 meatball dish. But these aren’t your average meatballs that you’ll find with a plate of spaghetti at your favorite Italian restaurant. These…

The concept behind a meatball is fairly simple: it’s just ground meat rolled into a ball and cooked. But just like with bread and dumplings, just about every culture has put its own twist on this dinnertime staple. And while some lesser-known meatball recipes might make the list of vintage foods no one makes anymore, Swedish and Italian…

I’ve written about the satisfaction of bowl food at this time of year, but there’s another style of food that’s equally comforting in the winter: meatballs. After all, who doesn’t like a good meatball? Meatballs come in all sizes—small, large, patties—with different types of protein (beef, pork, lamb, turkey, chicken, and even fish), while variations…

Meatballs are a comfort food around the globe. Consider the Swedish kottbullar, Mexican albondigas, Indian koftes, Israeli ktzitzot, or French boules. They all use ground meat and are rolled into balls. From there, the meatball varies according to different tastes and available ingredients. These airy, fluffy meatballs are an easy-to-prepare weeknight dish. They’re lightened up…