7 ways to make a better meatball

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The meatball wants to join you for cozy, weeknight dinners. It wants to be the star of your next cocktail party. It's happy on its own, or on a dainty toothpick; it's as comfortable naked as it is dressed up.

Here are seven recipes that will make meatballs the It food of the season.

Spicy Korean-Style Gochujang Meatballs by foxloveslemons

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Meatballs Emilia Romagna with Pasta Sheets by thirschfeld

Lamb Meatballs with Yogurt Sauce by MySocialChef

Extra Tender Meatballs by Merrill Stubbs

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Rao's Meatballs by Genius Recipes

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Turkish Yogurt Soup with Lamb Meatballs by fiveandspice

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Kefta-Style Meatballs with Grilled Grapes and Yogurt Sauce by roseinparis

This article originally appeared on Food52.com: 7 meatball recipes.

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