This struck me as the strangest recipe and just the thing OneandahalfSlices needed after what shall henceforth be known as The Great Fridge Hiatus. In the midst of back-and-forth work travel to Florida and other exotic locales (Dayton, Ohio???), my freezer door was mysteriously left – ahem – ajar. Upon my return, with a 14 hour turnaround window, I discovered that the smell of death filled my house and, for once, my sweet felines were not to blame. Chicken and meat juices filled the freezer drawer and I stared in sadness as $300 worth of condiments, to include at least seven types of miso paste, expired in front of my eyes. Fixing the fridge, restocking the freezer, replacing the condiments, and getting my cooking mojo back took a good two weeks. So here we are…with coconut harissa meatballs – by far one of the stranger things I’ve tasted (and, yes, that includes the $100 upcharge at Pineapple and Pearls in 2017 when an overenthusiastic waiter proceeded to steam raw truffles (mushrooms) in brandy over a candle and then pour the concoction over what I’m pretty sure was Breyer’s vanilla ice cream in a desperate attempt at fine dining. I made this dish over the mashed white beans as originally instructed but was not a fan of the beans and am curious to try it over spaetzle or mashed potatoes. If you’re feeling experimental, give this one a try.