Obi and Salma: Lebanese-style Meatballs That Break Every Sweet & Sour Rule

Aug 31, 2026 | While most combinations of leftover dishes just don't work, this dish was born from a happy accident during recipe testing; pomegranate molasses glazed meatballs served over a creamy roasted aubergine dip. Pairing sharp sweet and sour flavours against something rich and smoky in a way that isn't traditionally Lebanese, but tastes like it should be.

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HUNGRY MAN KITCHEN: Turkish Meatball Stew in Lemon Yogurt Sauce, Eksili Terbiyeli Kofte

May 12, 2023 | Eksili Terbiyeli Kofte or sometimes called Terbiyeli Sulu Kofte is a classic and traditional dish in Turkiye. It is tangy, savory and very filling and is usually served in rustic traditional restaurants in Istanbul.

Like most other Turkish soups or stews, it's extremely comforting and is a cure to hangover and perfect for stomach reliefs.

Terbiye, in Turkish cuisine, refers to tempered sauce using egg yolks, usually with a combination of yogurt and an acidic ingredient such as lemon juice or vinegar. It adds to the flavor, consistency and aroma of the dish.


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Hungry Man Kitchen: Turkish Butcher Kofta — Kasap Kofta

Jun 24, 2022 | Kasap kofta / kofte (Butcher's Meatball) is a very common type of kofta / meatballs in Turkey and there is no set recipe as it is mostly prepared by local butchers and everyone follows their own recipe.

This one is my favorite with its texture, balanced spices and has a juicy and meaty bite. I make these almost every week or keep them in my freezer as we often crave for these little flavor bombs.


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The Sephardic Cooking of Thessaloniki | My Greek Table with Diane Kochilas

June 15, 2025 | Diane visits a daughter of a Holocaust survivor for a tour of Thessaloniki's Jewish past and cook up Sephardic recipes, including Huevos Haminados (slow boiled spiced eggs) and Merenza Assada (grilled eggplant with meatballs in tomato sauce). Diane learns about Keftikas de Nogada (meatballs in walnut sauce) and at home, makes Chicken with Prunes.

My Greek Table is a journey through the mountains, islands, villages and cities of Greece in search of the country's most delicious, healthy recipes and raw ingredients. Diane Kochilas, the host of My Greek Table, is a native New Yorker who adopted Greece as her home more than two decades ago. With My Greek Table Diane will shed light on one of the world's oldest and healthiest cuisines.

Hungry Man Kitchen — Dawood Basha: Succulent Spicy Meatballs in Tomato Sauce

Sep 13, 2024 | Travel back in time with the authentic flavors of Dawood Basha, a dish named after an Ottoman governor in Middle East. This recipe features tender lamb or beef meatballs, perfectly spiced, simmered in a rich tomato sauce. Ideal for serving with rice pilaf or bread!

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Classic Greek Meatballs | Akis Petretzikis

Jun 20, 2024

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Dimitra’s Dishes: Keftedes Youvetsi: One-pan Baked Meatballs & Orzo Pasta

May 1, 2019 | Κεφτέδες γιουβέτσι

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Köttbullar: How to Make Real Swedish Meatballs

Aug 26, 2023 | IKEA may have made them famous all over the world, but köttbullar existed before the furniture store was founded. Swedish meatballs are usually served with a special sauce, mashed potatoes, cucumber salad and lingonberries. We travelled to Gothenburg to learn more about the recipe of Sweden's national dish. But do they really come from Sweden? Let's find out.