almondigas, 8
Apicius, Marcus Gavius, 19
Asian Dipping Sauce, 54
Asian Salmon Balls, 384
Bacon-Studded Meatballs in Wine Sauce, 278
Banana Fritters, 464
Basic Chocolate Truffles, 440
Basic Italian-American Meatballs, 254
Basque Chicken Meatballs, 332
beef
fat content, 17
Beef Meatball Hungarian Goulash, 138
Beef Meatball Stroganoff, 116
beef meatballs
Beef Meatball Hungarian Goulash, 138
Beef Meatball Stroganoff, 116
Beef Meatballs with Apples and Raisins, 135
Beef Meatballs with Mustard and Dried Apricots, 130
Blue Cheese Beef Meatballs, 114
Caribbean Beef Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce, 152
Caribbean Chutney Beef Meatballs, 158
Chinese Beef Meatballs with Peppers and Onions, 155
Herbed Italian Beef Meatballs, 140
Grilled Middle Eastern Beef Meatballs, 150
Japanese Scallion Beef Meatballs, 160
Moroccan Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, 148
Mustard-Dill Beef Meatballs, 128
Peppery Mustard Beef Meatballs, 118
Provençal Beef Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce, 123
Scandinavian Beef Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce, 132
Shepherd’s Pie with Meatballs and Cheddar-Mashed Potato Topping, 120
Southwestern Barbecued Beef Meatballs, 142
Spicy Mexican Smoked Cheddar-Beef Meatballs, 145
Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Beef Meatballs, 126
Beef Meatballs with Apples and Raisins, 135
Beef Meatballs with Mustard and Dried Apricots, 130
Beef Stock, 104
Beijing Pork Meatballs, 202
Black-Eyed Pea Balls, 400
Blue Cheese Beef Meatballs, 114
Blue Cheese Sauce, 41
Bombay Turkey Meatballs, 340
Booze-Laced Balls, 448
breadcrumbs
adding to meatballs, 20
homemade, 17
Cajun Shrimp Balls, 352
Caramel Popcorn Balls, 454
Caramel Sauce, 476
Caribbean Beef Meatballs in Spiced Rum Sauce, 152
Caribbean Chutney Beef Meatballs, 158
Caribbean Pork Meatballs with Mango, 195
Cheese-Spinach Balls, 430
Chicken Croquettes, 304
Chicken Meatballs Cacciatore, 318
Chicken Meatballs Piccata, 315
Chicken and Mushroom Meatballs, 334
Chicken Stock, 100
Chicken-Vegetable Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce, 330
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Matzo Balls, 64
Chinese Beef Meatballs with Peppers and Onions, 155
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Pork Meatballs, 83
Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs, 198
Chinese Vegetable Soup with Shrimp and Pork Meatballs, 92
Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles, 442
Chocolate Kahlúa Balls, 450
Chocolate Sauce, 478
Classic Onion Soup with Gruyère-Beef Meatballs, 75
combination meat meatballs
Bacon-Studded Meatballs in Wine Sauce, 278
Barbecued Pumpernickel Meatballs, 290
Basic Italian-American Meatballs, 254
Grilled Barbecued Mustard Meatballs, 284
Grilled Cajun Cheddar Meatballs, 286
Grilled Greek Meatballs, 272
Italian Beef and Sausage Meatballs, 262
Lemony Greek Meatballs, 269
Mediterranean Meatballs, 266
Mexican Beef and Chorizo Meatballs, 296
Muffuletta Meatballs, 288
Mushroom Meatballs, 294
Mustard Dill Meatballs, 276
One-Step Meatball Lasagna, 257
Sicilian Meatballs, 264
Spanish Meatballs in Tomato-Garlic Sauce, 281
Spinach-Parmesan Meatballs, 260
Swedish Meatballs, 274
Sweet-and-Sour Tex-Mex Meatballs, 292
cooking strategies, 25-27
Corn Fritters, 416
Creamy Chipotle Sauce, 47
Creamy Mexican Snapper Balls, 386
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls, 452
Crunchy Asian Turkey Meatballs, 343
Crunchy Pork Meatballs in Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, 166
Crunchy Southwestern Pork Meatballs, 172
Cucumber Raita, 52
Curried Turkey Meatballs with Dried Currants and Toasted Almonds, 312
dessert meatballs Banana Fritters, 464
Basic Chocolate Truffles, 440
Booze-Laced Balls, 448
Caramel Popcorn Balls, 454
Caramel Sauce, 476
Chocolate Goat Cheese Truffles, 442
Chocolate Kahlúa Balls, 450
Chocolate Sauce, 478
Crispy Peanut Butter Balls, 452
Dried Fruit Coconut Balls, 456
Eggnog Fritters with Maple Sauce, 466
Extra-Chocolaty Truffles, 444
Fried Ice Cream Balls, 473
Hazelnut Balls, 458
Italian Sweet Ricotta Fritters, 468
Mexican Wedding Cookies, 462
Mocha Balls, 460
Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce, 470
White Chocolate Almond Truffles, 446
Dill and Mustard Salmon Balls, 380
Dill and Scallion Sauce, 42
Dilled Scandinavian Veal Meatballs, 220
Dried Fruit Coconut Balls, 456
Easy Aïoli, 46
Eggnog Fritters with Maple Sauce, 466
English Pork Meatballs in Onion Sauce, 180
Extra-Chocolaty Truffles, 444
Falafel, 398
fish, guide to, 351
fish and seafood meatballs
Asian Salmon Balls, 384
Cajun Shrimp Balls, 352
Creamy Mexican Snapper Balls, 386
Dill and Mustard Salmon Balls, 380
Fried Chinese Shrimp Balls, 354
Fried Mexican Scallop Balls, 364
Gefilte Fish Balls, 368
Greek Tuna Balls, 388
Grilled Tuna Balls with Aïoli, 392
Grilled Tuna Balls with Wasabi Mayonnaise, 390
Halibut Balls with Gumbo Sauce, 377
Italian Cod Balls, 370
New England Cod Balls, 372
Salmon Balls Niçoise, 382
Scallop Balls in Tarragon Sauce, 362
Shrimp Balls in Creole Sauce, 357
Southwestern Clam and Corn Fritters, 366
Southwestern Crab Balls, 360
Tilapia Balls in Macadamia Coconut Sauce, 374
Fried Chinese Shrimp Balls, 354
Fried Ice Cream Balls, 473
Fried Mexican Scallop Balls, 364
Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 230
Gefilte Fish Balls, 368
German Sauerkraut Balls, 424
Golden Potato and Onion Balls, 427
Greek Lamb Meatballs, 228
Greek Lemon Egg Soup with Lamb Meatballs, 86
Greek Feta Sauce, 49
Greek Tuna Balls, 388
Grilled Barbecued Mustard Meatballs, 284
Grilled Cajun Cheddar Meatballs, 286
Grilled Chinese Veal Meatballs, 222
Grilled Cranberry-Maple Turkey Meatballs, 310
Grilled Greek Meatballs, 272
Grilled Lamb and Pistachio Meatballs, 239
Grilled Middle Eastern Beef Meatballs, 150
Grilled Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs, 338
Grilled Spicy Southwestern Turkey Meatballs, 306
Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs, 226
Grilled Thai Pork Meatballs, 204
Grilled Tuna Balls with Aïoli, 392
Grilled Tuna Balls with Wasabi Mayonnaise, 390
Halibut Balls with Gumbo Sauce, 377
Ham Meatballs in Apple-Madeira Sauce, 169
Ham Meatballs with Italian Vegetable Sauce, 186
Hazelnut Balls, 458
Herbed Cheese Balls, 432
Herbed Italian Beef Meatballs, 140
Herbed Tomato Sauce, 36
Herbed Turkey Meatballs, 302
Italian Beef and Sausage Meatballs, 262
Italian Cod Balls, 370
Italian Eggplant Balls, 419
Italian Escarole and Meatball Soup, 78
Italian Lemon and Rosemary Pork Meatballs, 188
Italian Rice Balls, 410
Italian Sweet Ricotta Fritters, 468
Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs, 70
Japanese Scallion Beef Meatballs, 160
keftedes, 8
Kidney Bean and Sweet Potato Balls, 408
lamb
Garlic-Rosemary Lamb Meatballs in Tomato Sauce, 230
Greek Lamb Meatballs, 228
Grilled Lamb and Pistachio Meatballs, 239
Lamb and Goat Cheese Meatballs, 236
Lamb Meatballs in Curried Coconut Sauce, 224
Lamb Meatballs in Herbed Red Wine Sauce, 245
Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs, 248
Persian Lamb Meatballs, 242
South African Curried Lamb Meatballs, 234
Spanish Lamb Meatballs in Almond Sauce, 232
Lamb and Goat Cheese Meatballs, 236
Lamb Meatballs in Curried Coconut Sauce, 224
Lamb Meatballs in Herbed Red Wine Sauce, 245
Lemony Greek Meatballs, 269
Manhattan Chowder with Clam Fritters, 98
meatball
cooking strategies, 25-27
cooking time, 28
definition, 12
dipping options, 36-37
flavorings, 14
moisture, 15
seasonings, 14
texture, 15
technique for making, 20-22, 24
uncooked, 25-26
meatloaf mix, 18
Mediterranean Meatballs, 266
metric conversion tables
Fahrenheit to Celsius, 488
inches to centimeters, 489
ounces to grams, 485
pounds to grams and kilograms, 487
quarts to liters, 486
Mexican Albondigas Soup with Chorizo Meatballs, 89
Mexican Beef and Chorizo Meatballs, 296
Mexican Pork Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce, 190
Mexican Pork and Zucchini Meatballs, 192
Mexican Tomato Sauce, 48
Mexican Turkey Meatball Soup, 68
Mexican Wedding Cookies, 462
Middle Eastern Lentil Balls, 403
Middle Eastern Yogurt Sauce, 51
Minted Lamb and Feta Meatballs, 248
Mocha Balls, 460
Moroccan Beef Meatballs with Tomato Sauce, 148
Muffuletta Meatballs, 288
Mushroom Meatballs, 294
Mustard-Dill Beef Meatballs, 128
Mustard Dill Meatballs, 276
New England Chowder with Clam Fritters, 95
New England Cod Balls, 372
One-Step Meatball Lasagna, 257
Peppery Mustard Beef Meatballs, 118
Persian Lamb Meatballs, 242
Pesto-Pine Nut Cheese Balls, 434
Ponzu Sauce, 59
pork meatballs
Beijing Pork Meatballs, 202
Caribbean Pork Meatballs with Mango, 195
Chinese Sweet and Sour Pork Meatballs, 198
Crunchy Pork Meatballs in Bourbon Barbecue Sauce, 166
Crunchy Southwestern Pork Meatballs, 172
English Pork Meatballs in Onion Sauce, 180
Grilled Thai Pork Meatballs, 204
Ham Meatballs in Apple-Madeira Sauce, 169
Ham Meatballs with Italian Vegetable Sauce, 186
Italian Lemon and Rosemary Pork Meatballs, 188
Mexican Pork Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce, 190
Mexican Pork and Zucchini Meatballs, 192
Pork Meatballs in Apple Cream Sauce, 183
Sausage, Cheddar, and Red Pepper Meatballs, 174
Sausage Meatballs with Plums and Wine Sauce, 177
Steamed Chinese Pork Meatballs, 200
Pork Meatballs in Apple Cream Sauce, 183
poultry meatballs
Basque Chicken Meatballs, 332
Bombay Turkey Meatballs, 340
Chicken Croquettes, 304
Chicken Meatballs Cacciatore, 318
Chicken Meatballs Piccata, 315
Chicken and Mushroom Meatballs, 334
Chicken-Vegetable Meatballs in Red Wine Sauce, 330
Crunchy Asian Turkey Meatballs, 343
Curried Turkey Meatballs with Dried Currants and Toasted Almonds, 312
Grilled Cranberry-Maple Turkey Meatballs, 310
Grilled Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs, 338
Grilled Spicy Southwestern Turkey Meatballs, 306
Herbed Turkey Meatballs, 302
Santa Fe Chicken Meatballs, 308
Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb Chicken Meatballs, 324
Thai Chicken Meatballs, 346
Turkey and Basil Meatballs, 321
Turkey Meatballs in Mexican Molé Sauce, 336
Turkey Meatballs Provençal, 328
Turkey Meatballs Tetrazzini, 326
Profiteroles with Ice Cream and Caramel Sauce, 470
Provençal Beef Meatballs with Red Wine Sauce, 123
pulpety, 8
quenelle, 8
Quick Chicken Stock, 102
Red Lentil Soup with Turkey Meatballs, 72
Remoulade Sauce, 45
Rice and Cheddar Balls, 413
safety issues
bacteria, 31
buying meat, 30-31
cross contamination, 32
cutting board, 32
Salmon Balls Niçoise, 382
salmonella bacteria, 26
Santa Fe Chicken Meatballs, 308
sauces
Asian Dipping Sauce, 54
Blue Cheese Sauce, 41
Caramel Sauce, 476
Chocolate Sauce, 478
Creamy Chipotle Sauce, 47
Cucumber Raita, 52
Dill and Scallion Sauce, 42
Easy Aïoli, 46
Greek Feta Sauce, 49
Herbed Tomato Sauce, 38
Mexican Tomato Sauce, 48
Middle Eastern Yogurt Sauce, 51
Ponzu Sauce, 59
Remoulade Sauce, 45
Sesame Honey Mustard Sauce, 53
Southern Barbecue Sauce, 39
Southwestern Barbecue Sauce, 40
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce, 55
Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, 43
Sweet and Sour Sauce, 56
Tahini, 50
Tartar Sauce, 44
Thai Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce, 58
Sausage, Cheddar, and Red Pepper Meatballs, 174
Sausage Meatballs with Plums and Wine Sauce, 177
Scallop Balls in Tarragon Sauce, 362
Scandinavian Beef Meatballs in Sour-Cherry Sauce, 132
seafood
grinding, 18-19
seafood meatballs, see fish and seafood meatballs
Seafood Stock, 108
Sesame Honey Mustard Sauce, 53
Shepherd’s Pie with Meatballs and Cheddar-Mashed Potato Topping, 120
Shrimp Balls in Creole Sauce, 357
Sicilian Meatballs, 264
Soups
Beef Stock, 104
Chicken Stock, 100
Chicken Vegetable Soup with Matzo Balls, 64
Chinese Hot and Sour Soup with Pork Meatballs, 83
Chinese Vegetable Soup with Shrimp and Pork Meatballs, 92
Classic Onion Soup with Gruyère-Beef Meatballs, 75
Greek Lemon Egg Soup with Lamb Meatballs, 86
Italian Escarole and Meatball Soup, 78
Italian Wedding Soup with Turkey Meatballs, 70
Manhattan Chowder with Clam Fritters, 98
Mexican Albondigas Soup with Chorizo Meatballs, 89
Mexican Turkey Meatball Soup, 68
New England Chowder with Clam Fritters, 95
Quick Chicken Stock, 102
Red Lentil Soup with Turkey Meatballs, 72
Seafood Stock, 108
Spicy Thai Chicken Meatball Soup, 66
Two Mushroom, Barley, and Beef Meatball Soup, 80
Vegetable Stock, 106
South African Curried Lamb Meatballs, 234
Southern Barbecue Sauce, 39
Southwestern Barbecue Sauce, 40
Southwestern Barbecued Beef Meatballs, 142
Southwestern Black Bean Balls, 406
Southwestern Clam and Corn Fritters, 366
Southwestern Crab Balls, 360
Spanish Lamb Meatballs in Almond Sauce, 232
Spanish Meatballs in Tomato-Garlic Sauce, 281
Spicy Mexican Smoked Cheddar-Beef Meatballs, 145
Spicy Thai Chicken Meatball Soup, 66
Spicy Thai Peanut Sauce, 55
Spinach and Gruyère Veal Meatballs, 216
Spinach-Parmesan Meatballs, 260
Steamed Chinese Pork Meatballs, 200
stocks
Beef Stock, 104
Chicken Stock, 100
Quick Chicken Stock, 102
Seafood Stock, 108
Vegetable Stock, 106
Sun-Dried Tomato and Herb Chicken Meatballs, 324
Sun-Dried Tomato Sauce, 43
Swedish Meatballs, 274
Sweet-and-Sour Tex-Mex Meatballs, 292
Sweet and Sour Sauce, 56
Tahini, 50
Tartar Sauce, 44
Thai Chicken Meatballs, 346
Thai Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauce, 58
Tilapia Balls in Macadamia Coconut Sauce, 374
Tofu Mushroom Balls, 422
Turkey and Basil Meatballs, 321
Turkey Meatballs in Mexican Molé Sauce, 336
Turkey Meatballs Provençal, 328
Turkey Meatballs Tetrazzini, 326
Two Mushroom, Barley, and Beef Meatball Soup, 80
veal
Dilled Scandinavian Veal Meatballs, 220
Grilled Chinese Veal Meatballs, 222
Grilled Tandoori Lamb Meatballs, 226
Spinach and Gruyère Veal Meatballs, 216
Veal Meatballs with Leeks and Blue Cheese, 214
Veal Meatballs Marsala, 212
Veal Meatballs with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 218
Veal Meatballs Parmigiana, 210
Veal Meatballs with Leeks and Blue Cheese, 214
Veal Meatballs Marsala, 212
Veal Meatballs with Olives and Sun-Dried Tomatoes, 218
Veal Meatballs Parmigiana, 210
Vegetable Stock, 106
vegetarian meatballs
Black-Eyed Pea Balls, 400
Cheese-Spinach Balls, 430
Corn Fritters, 416
Falafel, 398
German Sauerkraut Balls, 424
Golden Potato and Onion Balls, 427
Herbed Cheese Balls, 432
Italian Eggplant Balls, 419
Italian Rice Balls, 410
Kidney Bean and Sweet Potato Balls, 408
Middle Eastern Lentil Balls, 403
Pesto-Pine Nut Cheese Balls, 434
Rice and Cheddar Balls, 413
Southwestern Black Bean Balls, 406
Tofu Mushroom Balls, 422
weights and measures
liquid measurements, 492
weights and measures of common ingredients, 490-91
White Chocolate Almond Truffles, 446
Wild Mushroom and Caramelized Onion Beef Meatballs, 126