Here's an easy one:
Quick and easy meatballs.
1lb of ground beef
1lb of bulk italian sausages
1 egg
1 cup of breadcrumbs
1 small onion, chopped finely
3 cloves of garlic, minced
Italian seasonings
options:
red pepper flakes
1 or two hot peppers of your choice
In a large mixing bowl, mix the ground beef and sausage until well blended. Use your hands. Trust me, the texture of the meatballs is much better this way. Add the egg, onion, garlic, and spices. Mix some more. Add the bread crumbs last.
Make balsl out of the mix. Just like snowballs. Try to keep them about 2 inches in diameter. They cook better. NOw, here comes the cooking options:
1. Easy (no skills required). Places 4-6 meatballs into a microwave safe dish. A bowl works better, and keeps you from having to clean greas out of the microwave. Cook 2 minutes, turn the balls. Cook 2 minutes, turn the balls. Cook 2 minutes, turn the balls. Done. If you like it well done, cook another 1 or 2 minutes.
2. If skilled, brown all sides in a frying pan on the stove, reduce heat, and add a cup of red wine to the pan. Cover the pan, and let them simmer in the wine for 5-10 minutes. Remove the lid, and cook a minute or two more. Done. (Tip: if the plan is to serve with pasta and sauce, or on a bun with sauce, dump a jar/can of sauce right into the pan, and let the wine and juices flavor the sauce.)
Serving options: Of course, you can serve with pasta and sauce. Or on a long bun, coverd in sauce and shredded cheese. Recently, I tried a sandwich of several cold sliced meatballs on a bun with creamy horseradish sauce. Very good.
Remember, when you make these, or anything else, adjust the ingrediants to your tastes. Like more garlic? Add more. Like it hot, chop up a jalepeno or two and add to the mix. You're eating it, so make it how you like it.