Middle Eastern Chicken Meatballs

My go-to recipe for subtly spiced Middle Eastern chicken meatballs is always in rotation around here. These meatballs are golden brown and flavorful. As they cook, the savory aroma takes me back to my grandmother's kitchen.

The meatballs are a nice change from the usual sauteed chicken breast. Fresh lemon juice, herbs and a sprinkling of Aleppo pepper are a welcome finish. Serve them with my Rustic Tabbouleh Salad  for a healthy and vibrant Middle Eastern meal.

Sesame-Sriracha Turkey Meabtalls

I enjoy cooking all kinds of juicy, light and flavorful turkey meatballs. They're easy, healthy and tasty. Everyone loves them. This recipe weaves some favorite Southeast Asian flavors into a quick and satisfying meal. Thai basil (or regular basil), sesame seeds, soy sauce and ginger show up here. A drizzle of sriracha and a squeeze of lime juice finishes the meatballs off with citrus-tang and chili-heat. I serve them with my Chopped Salad and steamed Jasmine rice.

Greek Turkey Meatballs

Since I'm half Middle Eastern, the sunny flavors in this dish are close to my heart. I've been making these meatballs for twenty years. A bit of oregano and a pinch of cinnamon give them an Eastern Mediterranean vibe. The delicious aromas of this dish remind me of my Lebanese grandmother. She cooked beautiful meals in her little, yellow, Brooklyn apartment kitchen. She taught me to add a pinch of cinnamon to savory dishes to give them an authentic taste.

Turkey Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

These light,  juicy meatballs are one of my husband’s favorites.  I’ve been making them for years, perfecting the recipe. Life is better with meatballs. Melt some mozzarella and Parmesan over them for a meatball Parmesan.

Persian Meatball Poppers with Lime Whipped Yogurt

For some time now people have been asking me to share my juicy turkey meatball recipe. I’ve been making them for years. These meatballs are my husband’s  absolute favorite.  He has asked for them for as long as we’ve been  married. They’re light, bouncy and flavorful. A chili pepper gives a spicy kick. 

Sticky Sweet & Spicy Sesame Meatball Poppers

Poppers glazed in a light honey sesame sauce are on the menu today. Thai peppers infuse these morsels with a fierce tropical heat. A mix of ground spices lend smokiness and depth of flavor.