Ferg's Meatballs

2 # lean ground beef
1 c cornflake crumbs
1/3 c dried parsley flakes
2 eggs
2 T soy sauce
1/4 t pepper
1/2 t garlic powder
1/3 c ketchup
2 T instant onion flakes

Combine ingredients in a large bowl, mix well with hands. Forminto small balls about the size of a large walnut and place in 13x9 baking pan. Makes about 60 meatballs.

Make sauce of
1# can jellied cranberry sauce
1 12 oz. bottle chili sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 T lemon juice

Combine over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until smooth and cranberry sauce is melted.

Pour over meatballs and bake uncovered for 30 minutes in 350 degree oven.

Dr. John Ferguson, Susan's organ teacher at St. Olaf College was kind enough to give her this "secret recipe" for us to make for her & Mike's Florida reception last January. I think he serves it to his student parties and writes "We like this because each batch can be baked separately (during the 7 pm visit time the 8 pm batch is baking) thus things stay warmer. We often make the meatballs and pour the sauce over them a day ahead and keep refrigerated, then less to do the day of the open house. I hope all this is clear. It's nice to think that we can participate in your celebration while being physically far, far away. Have a great party."