These balls—round morsels of savory foods, frequently bitesized—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).