Thank you all for the incredibly kind comments and support! Just so you know, this was the first video we ever filmed. So neither Drew nor I had been in front of a camera before, so we were like deer in the headlights, haha. We appreciate your support and patience as we learn how to do this and start this journey!

@dominicksimonetti6726

13 күн бұрын

Great job chef

@user-hp9cj5fv2h

13 күн бұрын

If this is your first time you are absolutely going to be Fantastic ❤ Thank you for sharing your journey with us ❤❤❤❤❤ Bob Cooney and I’m a retired firefighter and was the Chef 👩‍🍳 All😂the Greatest success in the future.

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

@@user-hp9cj5fv2h How cool is that! That means so much! thank you for such kind words.

@jayroberts3231

11 күн бұрын

What a good idea.

@ronpfeiffer9157

11 күн бұрын

Looking like pros to me

What makes your videos so worthwhile is that there are no gimmicks. No stupid TikTok sounds or actions. Just a real person helping others make their meals fantastic. Thanks so much and keep them coming.

@Asimplepalate

12 күн бұрын

Feedback like this means a lot! We are not for overly stimulating cooking videos. We hope to make them as relaxing and enjoyable as possible! Thanks so much for sharing 💛

My mother was German and Russian. My father, full Italian. She hated to cook. He loved it. He was amazing. The big gardens. Wine from his grapes. Your recipe is much like his. It took me back to a very happy place. Molte grazie. Mangia, mangia.

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

That means so much to hear. Thank you for sharing such kind words and memories! These recipes will always remind me of my family for the rest of my life. Means a lot to hear it could remind you of yours.

Finally!!! A meatball recipe that I actually like. I was in Tuscany several years ago and had the best meatballs of my life, I've tried over a dozen recipes by many different Italian KZreadrs but none have come close. This one is almost perfect. The texture is spot on. Love it. I'm definitely subscribing and can't wait to try some more of your recipes. ❤

@Asimplepalate

3 күн бұрын

I appreciate that a lot, Damian!! This are definitely the best I've had. A lot of Italians in Italy like to do milk with the breadcrumbs/soft bread for moisture, so that's an option instead of ricotta. But i think ricotta does the trick perfectly:) I'm glad you enjoyed them so much!

Love the onion-grating tip - so smart! 👍👍

@Asimplepalate

Күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Have always made my own meatballs at home, and I thought they were pretty darn good (along with my family). Tried your recipe exactly as you did it, and I now consider my meatballs not fit for human consumption. Your recipe made the best meatballs I've ever tried! Thank you for sharing!!!!

@Asimplepalate

8 күн бұрын

Hahaha that’s such a compliment and means a lot!! Thanks so much for sharing and trying 💛

@ForeverGodsGirl03

2 күн бұрын

🤣😅😂

Don't change anything!! You're doing great!!

@Asimplepalate

6 күн бұрын

I appreciate that a lot!

These Italian meatballs look incredible, thanks for presenting!

@MsTwiththeTea1980

8 күн бұрын

Now I want some meatballs 😊

try chopping then sauteeing the onion if you don't want it to be noticable inside the meatballs, it works as well.

@Asimplepalate

19 күн бұрын

My mom occasionally did it that way so there wasn't raw onion in them - great tip!

@funguykel

14 күн бұрын

I always do that along with green pepper for meatloaf.

You blew my mind with grating an onion. Love how you explained the purpose of these ingredients especially the egg portion.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

I'm so glad those tips were helpful!💛

Wonderful reception..thank you!

I love that kitchen!!! Look at all that counter space!

@mohammaddavoudian7897

13 күн бұрын

What about the meatballs?😂

@marwar819

8 күн бұрын

Don't know how and why white took over decorating but, it is soo sterile, cold and unwelcoming.

@Asimplepalate

6 күн бұрын

@@marwar819 I made the decision to go all mostly white (my island is oak) because I didn't want to regret bold colors after 5-8 years. Neutral would be the safest decision, but I'm still trying to figure out how to warm up the space!

my grandmother was Italian, from Bologna. The secret is soaking fresh bread in milk instead of bread crumbs. You will have softer meatballs

@Asimplepalate

4 күн бұрын

Love that! I know that’s the true Italian way. I’ve yet to try it, but I will next time!

@debbieoglesby2454

4 күн бұрын

This is true. An owner of a a Italian restaurant shared adding milk to the meatballs

@fondcello1994

4 күн бұрын

@@debbieoglesby2454 yep! Soak bread in milk until soft, then add to the meat. No breadcrumbs!

Congratulations on your new cooking show, you did great! I also add Ricotta to my meatballs and it truly is a game changer. Looking forward to your other episodes. I have followed you for a few years and make several of your recipes on repeat.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Debbie, that's so kind. Thank you so much for following all these years, thrilled to hear some recipes have been on repeat! Love to hear you also use ricotta, it's such a game-changer!

Yummi Meat boolz. Love the New Joisy accent!

This is the meatball recipe I’ve been searching for my entire adult life! 28 years! Made these meatballs tonight. They were PERFECT!! Thank you so much!!

@Asimplepalate

11 күн бұрын

ahhh so wonderful to hear!! Thank you so so much for sharing. I'm truly so glad to hear it!

@susiestrelow2184

5 күн бұрын

Looks great! I will try soon

They look great. Scrumptious recipe. Great job on the video. Well done 👍🏻 thanks for the work. Can’t wait to try it.

@Asimplepalate

3 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

My family cooks the meatballs right in the sauce. No oven or frying in the pan. Put them straight in the pot of sauce and cook. All the flavor of the meatballs helps flavor the sauce. So good. I am going to try the ricotta cheese next time I make meatballs. And great job for being the first time. It's harder than you think talking to a camera

@Asimplepalate

8 күн бұрын

Love to hear that! I hope you enjoy the ricotta - and thanks for much! its certainly harder to talk to a camera than people but I’m getting used to it…. I think haha:)

The meatballs look wonderful! Thanks for taking your ring off..

Hi , I like your recipe for the meatballs. I love to cook. I will try this recipe. I can already taste them already. I like the ricotta cheese in it . Looking forward for more of your videos !

@Asimplepalate

3 күн бұрын

I hope you enjoy these! Thanks so much for supporting and watching 💛

Awesome looking recipe. I like the emphasis on fresh herbs, ricotta, and baking them. Oh, and grating the onion as well. I’m on a quest for the perfect meatball so I will be giving this a try.

@Asimplepalate

7 күн бұрын

I appreciate it, if you try them out would love to hear what you think!

Really nice video

Looks awsome! I'm going to be trying this on my next batch of meatballs!!

@Asimplepalate

2 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy them!!

Wonderful recipe, just how my grandma from Italy made them.

@Asimplepalate

14 күн бұрын

I love to hear that! Thank you 💛

Wow these look good, never thought of using ricotta before, will be making these tomorrow, Thanks Chris (In UK)

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

I would love to hear what you think of them!

@geordiejones2

13 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate Hi Bethany I made these today for the family, and the girls brought there boyfriends. OMG Lady they went down so well you would not believe it !!!. My oldest daughters boyfriend waited until after the meal and said to her 'Your dad bought these didn't he' The reason he asked her that is that whilst at Collage he worked in an Italian restaurant called Bianco's which had two genuine Italian chefs, and he said your meat ball recipe was better than there's 😮😮 I would say that was amazing praise for these beauties. Thanks so much for the recipe, Chris (In UK)

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

@@geordiejones2 That is a true compliment, I'm thrilled to hear that!! And I appreciate you sharing so so much. Thank you, Chris!!

Hmm. Looks so good. I love making meatballs. Definitely going to try the Ricotta cheese. My mother always baked them too.

@Asimplepalate

7 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy them with the ricotta, Mary!

Good luck! Great job! I have subscribed and am looking forward to more.

@Asimplepalate

10 күн бұрын

appreciate the support! Thanks so much!

Love how you break down each ingredient--- and don't just have them all portioned out perfectly so we can see you actually doing this... I will send this to my hubs to make-- thanks and Bethany and Drew-- keep killing it!!! Love Susan

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Haha I love to hear that, Susan! I like doing it all on camera, and I'm really glad to hear people enjoy watching it that way. We can't wait to share more videos, thanks so much for the support!

The appetizer, meatballs at Carrabas have ricotta cheese in them. They are the best meatballs I've had. Also, I like to mix all of the ingredients first and THEN add the meat.

@MsTwiththeTea1980

8 күн бұрын

Love Carrabbas😊

Great job! Keep it up!

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much, Janet!

Exellent video, I really liked the way you explained so many points about this dish. I will make it for my grand kids in the next few days. I subscribed, I want to see more of your recipes.

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

I appreciate it a lot! Hope you and your grandkids enjoy them if you get to try them:)

`m thrilled to watch this ! Thank you very much for posting

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much for commenting and watching! xo

You did a wonderful job explaining how to make those gorgeous meatballs.......I've been around a number of years ( 90 ) to know the taste of a good Italian meatball and watching what ingredients you put in, I can just about taste them and they are for me......Oh yeah, I subscribed to your channel and hope it's a successful one.....Chow !

@Asimplepalate

17 күн бұрын

Wow, I'm honored. Thank you so much for subscribing and supporting our channel - it means so much!!

Very well done,thank you!

Thanks for sharing, they look BANGING.

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

I appreciate it!

Can’t wait to try this! I love the feeling this vid has on me, feeling like a friend is teaching me a recipe! Relaxed, detailed and no stupid sound effects or AI voice!

@Asimplepalate

11 күн бұрын

This means a lot. We don't use anything AI at all (in fact we are anti-AI). I'm really glad to hear you enjoyed it:) Thank you for the support!

Just subscribed! Great demeanor for putting out videos!

wow 😍😍superb delicious recipe i will try🧡🧡

Love the clean kitchen and to the point recipe. I will try this weekend.

@Asimplepalate

10 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! I hope you enjoy them:)

Love this, and 1st time here. Sometimes Big Brother gets it right with algorithms. Beautiful chef, presentation, kitchen and food. Similar recipe here, except I turn the meatballs 3 times way in oven to prevent a flatter side then cook more in sauce. A dear buddy insists on plenty of cheese in the sauce when simmering, and it is pretty awesome too. I cry too much finely mincing the onion, but will give the grate a go. But, one question...for all...most Nonni add the egg as You did. An old uncle would mildly beat them (not full scramble) with a healthy drizzle of olive oil drained from a can of quality tuna (which he then used for a salad or separate sauce/pasta.) Just conversation, not recommendation. You are SO right on all the fresh ingredients. God Bless and just subscribed! Thnx!

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

Thanks so much, Nick! Welcome to the channel. Happy to have you as a subscriber! Love the idea of flipping the meatballs while they bake - I will do that next time I make them:) And such an interesting idea to add the olive oil from the tuna can!! I appreciate you sharing!

@nickrizzi4927

16 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate Thank You! Look forward to the next view. Awesome! My kitchen looks like the Tasmanian Devil rolled through after making Sunday's meal. Your video was therapeutic!

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

@@nickrizzi4927 Well, if you'd seen my kitchen yesterday after cooking you would've thought the same hahaha. I'm so happy to hear that, such great feedback:) Thank you!

Thnk you for sharing your family recipe. I am going to try it.

@Asimplepalate

9 күн бұрын

I hope you enjoy it, Denise!

The meatballs ,always the meatballs . Keep the bosses happy !

@MsTwiththeTea1980

8 күн бұрын

😊

Love it. Keep making videos. I like the way you explain things. 👍

@Asimplepalate

11 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it! Thanks so much 💛

beautiful! thanks. I made them and they are the best ever!

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

ah I'm thrilled to hear that! Thanks so much for sharing and making them!

Really great video, excellent tips and well produced! Plus the recipe looks excellent, happy to subscribe, looking forward to more content!

@Asimplepalate

17 күн бұрын

This means so much, thank you for the kind words! We're happy to have you as a new subscriber:)

Thanks for a great recipe. Very well explained too. The food looks divine.

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

I really appreciate it! Thank you!

Bravo well done! I will be making these tonight. Can't wait to try! You did an awesome job describing how to make. Thank you!

@Asimplepalate

12 күн бұрын

Awww thank you so so much, Jennifer! I really appreciate it. I hope you enjoy them! :)

A great recipe and very well explained, I like the adding.of the ricotta❤

@Asimplepalate

12 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

whaaaaaaat! this looks amazing! Found my dinner for tonight! So proud of you, can't wait to see what's next! also that kitchen!!! LOVE!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

You're so sweet!! Thanks so much Jen:)

Definitely going to try these meatballs. They look mouth watering.

@Asimplepalate

6 күн бұрын

Hope you enjoy them when you try them!

Just stumbled across your channel, I love the way you explain the details. I really miss my mums cooking (RIP❤️) and your recipes take me back to my childhood. Thank you from Australia and keep up the great work.

@Asimplepalate

4 күн бұрын

This really means a lot. I'm so sorry about the loss of your mom💛 Thank you so much for taking the time to share this.

These are absolutely marvellous! The ricotta cheese secret is pure genius.👏👏👏👏👏🇬🇧

@Asimplepalate

11 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Delicious! Love the secret ingredient and the tip with the onion! Can’t wait to try this! ❤

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much, I hope you love them if you get to try them! :)

This dish looks amazing! Excited to see more recipes!!!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much! We're so excited to share more:)

The meatballs look delicious.. that would great with pasta or on its own with good bread.

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

oh they're delicious! We've served them as appetizers with bread and everyone devours them with or without pasta. :)

Well done video... and I'm an expert at cooking videos... My meatballs except for the ricotta... that's new... I also have learned to mix with just one hand and keep a clean hand for holding the bowl and such...

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

I appreciate it! Yes, haha it's never fun having both hands involved. I'll try that next time though :)

@wisenheimer9997

13 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate ... and I will try a little ricotta next time :)

Great video!

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

Thank you for sharing your recipe. Good video, good explanations and demonstrations, very easy to follow. I make my meatballs almost identical to yours, but I have never put in the ricotta before, will give it a try next time for sure. I do like to use the three types of meat as well. Also, I tend not to use bread crumbs instead I finely ripped apart bread and soak it in milk. I think the ricotta would make up for that. I too prefer to bake my meatballs.

@Asimplepalate

14 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!! And yes, if you do the bread and milk, ricotta would replace that:) Would love to hear your thoughts if you try them!

Thank you for your delicious food meatballs

Really liked this recipe. Substituting milk for ricotta is a great idea and baking the meatballs is an awesome tip

These look delicious! Love that you're doing a youtube channel.

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

Aww thank you Lindsay! :)

Bravissimo!

Yum.. they look delicious! ‘If’ I ever make meatballs again, def will add some ricotta cheese! Great video❤

@Asimplepalate

Ай бұрын

yes!! So worth trying. Thank you so much:)

Awesome! Love the recipe and amazing this is your first video. The funny part was edited out with Drew and I loved Bethany’s reaction. You should make a bloopers video with outtakes like that too. Subscribed early and wish you luck

@Asimplepalate

7 күн бұрын

Hahaha love to hear it! We will do more bloopers because we have plenty of them 😅

I do the bake method, also, but then i add to crock pot of my tomato sauce/paste/oregano that has been simmering on low for awhile. 😊

I make meatballs all the time. I have to try the Ricotta Cheese!! could be a Game Changer! Thank You!

@Asimplepalate

12 күн бұрын

I hope it is for you, it makes such a difference! Let me know what you think if you try them:)

I like your delivery and format. Keep it up! Also, what's that gold pipe over the stove for?

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

Thank you so much! ahhh that's a pot filler, it's because my sink is a little far away so it's for filling pots with water over the stove!

@eleanormorris6774

14 күн бұрын

❤

Dang girl these were great!!! Never heard of using ricotta in meatballs but this added a lot of flavor along with the fresh herbs. Going to try some more of your recipes. Thanks!!

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

So happy to hear you enjoyed them! Thanks for giving them a try:) hope you enjoy the other recipes!

I am going to make these with Beyond Beef. I’ve been vegetarian since I was nine years old, so it’s been ages since I’ve had a good meatball. Thanks. ❤

Best of luck and Gods blessings…

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much!

Delicious ! Would be great over rice !

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

Thank you so much - I've never tried them over rice!

Thank you, they look fantastic. How would they hold up to pressure-cooker cooking rather than the frypan?

@Asimplepalate

7 сағат бұрын

I'm not sure, since they're super tender I don't know about pressure cooking!

Can’t wait to try this!!Do you have a homemade sauce?

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

I do! We filmed a video, but it's not out yet. My San Marzano tomato sauce - hope you enjoy both if you try them:) asimplepalate.com/blog/san-marzano-tomato-sauce/

I wish I could comment privately because it is kind of jerky to suggest cooking techniques to a cooking channel. That being said, I made meatballs like this with very rich meat for added tenderness. This gave me leeway to use the broiler to brown both sides of the meatball. I used tongs to flip them. Also, you are a cute couple. My wife and I send our regards.

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

Jerky? Not at all! I love hearing any tips or suggestions:) I love the idea of using the broiler! I am totally doing that next time. And thank you so so much for the kind regards!

Just subscribed 😋

You can easily become the next Ina Garten. Very easy to follow you and your meatball recipe is amazing. Thank you! Bob L.

@Asimplepalate

12 күн бұрын

That is such a compliment!! Thank you so much. My haters on here my disagree with that (lol) but I truly appreciate it!

@giovannil2357

8 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate Certainly a worthy competitor to Laura Vitali. Looking forward to seeing you on Tastemade or a contestant or judge on Beat Bobby Flay

Looking great send me some please

I Subscribed!!!

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! Happy to have you!

Really like the grater, what brand is it please.

@Asimplepalate

10 күн бұрын

Thanks so much! I love it. Here's the link - it's currently out of stock on food52 c.c8.io/Vuf9EJl Here is a similar one I found on amazon! amzn.to/3yq0KIy

@brianlight3853

10 күн бұрын

@@Asimplepalate THANKS

That's a pretty sensible cheese grater.

@Asimplepalate

4 күн бұрын

It's definitely a favorite of mine!

I am impressed. Ricotta, fresh cheese , grated onion, 1/2 cup bread crumbs/ lb, pork and beef…. just like Mom’s. Mom said ,” Meatballs are like feet… you only like your own.” How true.

@Asimplepalate

14 күн бұрын

I love that quote haha, thanks for the support!

Great Recipe I will be making them Today. I appreciate the Love in making these Scrumptious looking Meatballs. May I please ask what Brand of Ice Cream Scoop do you use and what size /how many ounces is the actual scoop. Thank You for your Help. New Subscriber here.

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

I will start to link my tools in our descriptions! Here is the exact size and one I use. amzn.to/3wGKMJB It says its a 3.4 Tablespoon size. I'd say anywhere around 3.5 to 4 Tablespoons sized meatballs will do! Hope you enjoy the meatballs!

@bernardonze4397

13 күн бұрын

I just finished making the Meatballs a couple of Hours ago. I can't Stop eating them. They Truly are the Best, Most Moist & Flavorful Meatballs I've ever Made. The recipe Yield me 28 Good size Meatballs. Bethany Thank You so Much for sharing your Family Recipe with You Tube. This will be my Go to Meatballs for now on. They are so easy to Make. I did Broil them for 7 mins after Baking them for 20 mins. They came out Perfect! Thank You so Much

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

That makes me so happy!! and yes, I am going to be broiling them after baking since someone pointed that out too. Really glad to hear you enjoyed them so much:)

No onions in Italian style meatballs.

Great recipe. Putting 4:36 onions in fridge before processing will make them less strong. Or won't burn your eyes

@Asimplepalate

4 сағат бұрын

I will do that next time! Thanks for the tip:)

Gorgeous ❤❤❤❤❤❤

Wow they look great. Now I'm off to check out your tomato sauce recipe.

@Asimplepalate

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the support!

Great video with excellent tips (ricotta, grating the onion), explanations (fresh vs dried herbs, eggs can be overdone), and charm to spare (Is there enough cheese on here? No.). Forgive my ignorance but you were unknown to me before this video and I didn't even know your name until I read the comments, so maybe introduce yourself for us newbies? Nice to meet you both, and I'm looking forward to seeing what else comes out of your gorgeous kitchen!

@Asimplepalate

27 күн бұрын

Hi David, that's such kind words! So glad the tips were helpful:) Thrilled to have you here as a new subscriber! I never even thought to introduce myself, how sad is that?! lol. My name is Bethany - a lot of people in the comments who do know my recipes, know me from my blog asimplepalate.com. Love the feedback, and am happy to start introducing myself:) Thanks so much for sharing!

@DavidHall-ge6nn

27 күн бұрын

Lovely to meet you! Thanks for your reply, and I'm so happy the algorithm brought you to my home page!

@Asimplepalate

26 күн бұрын

@@DavidHall-ge6nn I'm thrilled to hear it did! :)

I was just thinking this lady must have 1M followers with a kitchen like that but nope, a newer channel. +1 subs from me. Onto 1M!! It'll get there with this quality and presentation

@Asimplepalate

15 күн бұрын

lol no 1 million subscribers here, but you made my day. We are grateful for every single subscriber. Thank you for the kind words and support! :)

Mix up the slurry first and then you can incorporate the meat with a fork

What sauce did you use to cook them in?

@Asimplepalate

14 күн бұрын

If I have homemade, I use my San Marzano tomato sauce asimplepalate.com/blog/san-marzano-tomato-sauce/ or Rao's if I don't have time to make my own sauce:)

1:49 pay very close attention or just don't slide your finger across what could be the front edge... The secret with the cheese might be obvious to some. It surprised me I would add some tomato paste instead and use extra sea salt.

Hello and thanks, can we not use pork?

@Asimplepalate

13 күн бұрын

You don’t have to! it adds more tenderness and flavor but you can just do beef.

Do you have gluten free substitutions? Great vid!

@Asimplepalate

14 күн бұрын

Yes! Gluten-free breadcrumbs (I believe they’re available at almost any grocery store now) or use your favorite gluten free bread and do homemade breadcrumbs. Here’s my recipe for breadcrumbs! asimplepalate.com/blog/how-to-make-breadcrumbs/

Might I suggest a bench scraper to transfer the spices from board to dish?

@Asimplepalate

9 күн бұрын

I have one and need to use it because I know my knife is dulling scraping the board haha

Thank goodness great meat balls without garlic which I dislike .

Gotta find a grater like that, looks like something that I'm missing

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

I love it! The wooden bowl is super convenient. This is the one I have but I think it's sold out, I'm sure you could find some that are similar :) food52.com/shop/products/4940-oak-table-cheese-grater

The first time I cooked meatballs I followed the recipe the meatballs came out fine, he second time I just did it from memory and forgot the cheese it didn’t taste the same

Nice. Put 2 small pork ribs in the sauce to simmer and your guests will never leave

@Asimplepalate

16 күн бұрын

ohhh yes, great idea!

@mimi-422

14 күн бұрын

Pork neck bones,the real Italian way!

@cazbantu4233

6 күн бұрын

I put smoked beef sausages in my sauce.

What would make it even faster is if you scooped them all on the tray and then went back and rolled them , because you are not picking up and putting the scoop down between scoops.

"fresh herbs" FACT CHECK: True.