Aunt julie's meatballs

Cutlets and meatballs

When I was growing up, we were one of 4 families who celebrated holidays and special occasions together. Each of the moms had their special food that they made (and that we all came to expect), and one of my favorites was Aunt Julie's meatballs--in a sweet and tart tomato sauce. This is classic 1960's party food--which I can't even claim to have updated all that much, although I do use better quality ingredients. As recently as this past Christmas, my (Jewish) mother had our annual Jingle Bells party, and everyone who came to the party made a beeline for Aunt Julie's meatballs. This is my version of her recipe. It's perfect for a Sunday night "Mad Men" party. - drbabs