Delicious Holiday Meatballs (NAPSA)—It doesn’t take a special gift to add a delicious twist to holiday gatherings—just a new take on somepartyclassics. BEM by py alee For instance, meatballs are ideal because they are warm, enjoyable, bite-sized appetizers. But many holiday hosts don’t know the Italian treats can be served in a number of tasty ways. You can find recipes for serving meatballs—in virtually every form from soups and salads to stews— in a new cookbook called “101 Things to do with Meatballs” from The New York Times best-selling author Stephanie Ashcraft. The book offers ideas for cooking with brands such as Casa Di Bertacchi meatballs, which are prepared with 100-percent boneless beef and seasoned with highquality Italian ingredients, then seared and steamed in a traditional multigenerational Italian style. The cookbook is available for purchase online at www.gibbssmith.com and is available for preorder on Amazon.com. Try this unique twist on a classic favorite: Holiday Meatballs Seasonal treats such as holiday meatballs can help make a party memorable. prepared with nonstick cooking spray. In a bowl, stir together cranberry sauce and barbecue sauce. e Pour mixture over meatballs. Cover and cook on low for 5-6 hours or on high for 24-3 hours. e During a party, meatballs can beleft in the slow cooker on warm orlowsetting. e Serve as appetizers with toothpicks. Stovetop Directions: Combine all ingredients in a 3- to 4-quart saucepan. Ingredients 52 (2 Ibs) frozen Casa Di Bertacchi fully cooked meatballs 1 can (16 oz) whole-berry cranberry sauce 1 cup barbecue sauce e Cover and simmer over medium-low heat on the stove for 55-60 minutes, stirring occasionally until meatballs are heated through. e Serve immediately or place them in a chafing dish to keep them warm. Slow Cooker Directions: Place frozen meatballs in The meatballs are available at Sam’s Club. For more recipes and a 3%- to 5-quart slow cooker ideas, visit www.casameatballs.com.
