Cozy, Comforting Meatballs That Capture the Spirit of Hygge

These lettuce wraps are inspired by Nordic cuisine, with straightforward, no-nonsense spices and garnishes. Lynda Balslev for Tastefood

It’s winter, nearly the new year, and uncertain times. With that convergence, we could all do with some hygge right now.

You might have heard about hygge, a Danish word that’s made a splash beyond its Nordic borders. It’s an appealing term, albeit linguistically challenging (pronounced WHO-gheh). The meaning, however, is hardly challenging.