Our cranberry meatball recipe is near and dear to the hearts of the leahy family, because it is rita's own cherished family recipe. Enjoy this rich cranberry meatball recipe as a fall inspired dinner or as a delicious hors d'oeuvre at your next party. To serve as an hors d'oeuvre, just make the meatballs small, and insert toothpicks for easy grabbing and snacking.