Meatballs want to be party animals. Put 'em on the same stick with BBQ sauce, apricot jam and fresh peppers, and your guests will be happy these guys showed up.
Skip the potatoes and go for garden-inspired fresh veggie latkes. Be sure to follow the recipe: Use your muscles to get all the water out of the veggies.
Mix Philly Cooking Creme with pasta and chicken, add fresh tomatoes and basil and call yourself brilliant. Just like that, any ol' night becomes special.
When I was a child, my family used to eat this at least once a week due to the fact that it is inexpensive and a little goes a long way. We also added fresh herbs or sometimes whole kernel corn. Its even better the next day and it freezes well.
You might want to hire a waiter to serve this one. With fresh tomatoes and chopped basil along with savory shrimp and pasta, it's that close to a seriously high-end entree.
