I chose tomato-and-basil formulas as opposed to marinara since freshness-forward recipes are better ... whole-mouth feel to the sauce, with a malty, mushroom-like sense and a reminder of cheese ...
Japanese chicken meatballs, called tsukune ... a savory-sweet soy-based seasoning sauce. Unlike tender meatloaf or burgers, these meatballs have a pleasing bounciness, so don’t feel the need ...