More Than Meatballs

More than fifty recipes that showcase the versatility of meatballs and other round foods! These balls--round morsels of savory foods, frequently bite-sized--have become popular in all areas of the world, especially in recent years. In Turkey alone, there are more than 150 traditional recipes for meatballs, and it's nearly impossible to get a seat in New York City's Meatball Shop. More than Meatballs! rounds up dozens of the most delicious recipes, from classic Italian, Greek, French, Spanish, Mexican, and Moroccan meatballs to arancini (balls of risotto stuffed with meat and sold on the streets of Sicily), zucchini fritters, and pumpkin balls (a vegan's delight). Readers will explore, in succession, traditional meatballs from around the world, contemporary recipes that riff on the tradition, and a final chapter of meatballs in context, from soups and salads to tacos, sandwiches, and pastas. Included in this collection are recipes for: Caillettes dijonnaise Thai meatballs with peanut-coconut sauce Vampire balls Chorizo albondigas Meatballs on the grill Eggplant polpettini Italian wedding soup Walnut meatballs with spaghetti squash