Marvelous Meatballs

Hearty doesn't mean heavy -- these meatballs are flavored with basil and pine nuts.

These grilled meatballs get their kick from soy, sesame, and plenty of green onions.

Dill and a host of spices infuse this cocktail party favorite.

Each serving gets five meatballs -- double the recipe if you've got hearty eaters.

"Albondigas" is Spanish for meatballs. This soup, featuring meatballs made from light ground turkey, is garnished with avocado and cilantro.

These Mediterranean meatballs, moistened with a tart garlic lemon yogurt sauce, can get dinner on the table in 20 minutes.

Kids will gobble these turkey meatballs up -- with the fun alphabet noodles, it's a healthy alternative to canned soup.

This isn't your kids' spaghetti and meatballs. Hot Italian sausage, ricotta cheese, and frozen spinach make this cheesy baked pasta dish a hit for big appetites.