Oh, meatballs. The ultimate comfort food. The food that reminds you of home, that satisfies after a hard day, that while slowly simmering away makes the house smell irresistible They make a fine appetizer, a winning supper with pasta, and a satisfying lunch on sandwiches. So what are our favorite recipes?

People can be picky about their meatballs. Some prefer all beef while others claim pork is the way to go. My mom always made a blend of pork and beef, so that's generally what I do at home, too. But there are a whole range of recipes from classic beef, chicken and even vegetarian lentil meatballs. Many are spiced differently, all are delicious. We hope you find a new favorite here:

Try a Recipe:
• Mediterranean Meatballs with Herbed Yogurt Sauce (pictured) - The Kitchn
• Italian Meatballs - Simply Recipes
• Turkey and Pancetta Meatballs - Martha Stewart
• The Meatball Shop's Classic Beef Meatballs - ABC
• Pork Lemon and Herb Meatballs - BBC Good Food
• Olive-Mint Pesto Meatballs - Food and Wine
• Baked Chicken Meatballs - Smitten Kitchen
• Spaghetti and Meatballs All'Amatriciana - Bon Appetit
• Indian-Spiced Meatballs - One Hungry Mama
• Lentil "Meatballs" in Lemon Pesto - Sprouted Kitchen

Related: Totally Tender Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

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