Originally created as a tasty way to use up leftover vegetables and to stretch meat further during lean times, meatloaf has become the ultimate comfort food in America. The classic version blends ground beef, pork, and sometimes veal, often with sautéed onion and other mirepoix veggies, and a cracker or breadcrumb binder.THIS meatloaf recipe, however,…
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Meatloaf is sort of like an American classic comfort food. Kind of like steak and potatoes, Mac n’ Cheese, and grilled cheese with a tomato sandwich – oh and a burger on a squishy bun. This recipe for meatloaf, though, takes a slightly different direction from the tradition: spicy jalapeño ketchup, fresh cilantro, and cheddar…
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Not always do we want a traditional beef meatloaf. This recipe uses chicken, walnuts, and lots of sage from the garden – with a bourbon maple mustard glaze. Amazing! Walnuts and sage are a no brainer combination. Turkey or chicken fits the bill. And, for a meatloaf, you really do need cheese, as a binder….
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Most often our strongest memories are associated with tastes and smells. After all, the olfactory senses are located quite nearly on top of the brain, and are also connected to the way we taste at the back of the throat and tongue. Texture, thus, plays into the memory market as well.This is why the aroma…
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Growing up, Mom did most of the cooking. However, I do remember a few meals, specifically, Dad pulled together on special nights, when it was just the three of us: me, my older sis, and Dad – Shorty, Lovebug, and Dad. Great memories those evenings supplied. In my mind, Dad is famous for cooking two…
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