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Sea Kittre
I'm so looking forward to fall and filling my house with cooking smells again. Meatloaf is the classic fall dish to me. I'm curious, it seems like everybody's meatloaf recipe is unique and personal to them, what is your take on it?
I like to use fresh (not dried) bread crumbs and ritz crackers. I don't like to over egg it, or add milk. I always put in a good bit of Old Bay seasoning (it gives it a warm and spicy aroma).
For the topping I like to cut a fresh tomato into thick slices, arrange them over the top and bake them for 45 minutes until the tomatoes caramelize beautifully, then I spread a thin layer of ketchup over the top for the last 15 minutes. It makes a thick satisfying topping that stays put and tastes like tomato candy.
If I'm feeling super fancy I'll roll out the meat mixture and wrap a bar of cheddar, swiss, or muenster cheese in the middle with some roasted red peppers and spinach leaves... OM NOM NOM.
LoL I'm doing pretty good Abe. Isn't weird how much Meatloaf is starting to look like Ernest Borgnine?
(((JA)))
Awwwwww well I was a vegan for the last year and a half (I wasn't an ethical vegan, I was specifically targeting animal proteins for health reasons, so, for instance I couldn't eat eggs but I could jello...) until I was recently diagnosed with anemia. My doctor suggested I reintroduce meat to my diet to recover faster, and I have to say it's the perfect season for it, I'm really enjoying all of the possibilities.
Here's my basic recipe for vegan meatloaf if you'd like to try it. You can add your own spices and veggies:
I use a cup or two of textured vegetable protein, rehydrated in the microwave.
I pick apart a few slices of fresh bread and add a tablespoon or two of coconut oil (it's important for texture that you use an oil that solidifies as it cools, you can use crisco too, but it's so flavorless)
I mix those two ingredients with a handful of roughly chopped green olives (they have the exact texture of gristle) and a little olive juice
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Well, darling, since the offspring's now a vegetarian and I no longer eat beef, I haven't made meatloaf in a very long time, but I used to soak dried breadcrumbs in milk and add some sauteed diced vegetables like onions, carrots, green peppers or broccoli stems, and mushrooms to the meat. I'd usually put a pretty substantial amount of sliced onion on top of the meatloaf - the offspring is very fond of onions - and I'd use generous measures of sage and thyme as my seasoning with salt and pepper, since they have a lovely autumnal fragrance. In my family, we use a minimally-seasoned tomato sauce (hot) rather than ketchup or a brown gravy, although I have used ketchup on top of the meatloaf as you describe.
My meatloaf - though good and a favorite of the offspring's - was never more than a patch on my mother's meatloaf. I pretty much follow the recipe she taught me, and I don't know what she does to it, but hers is just a whole different level of deliciousness than mine has ever achieved. On those rare occasions when he reminisces about his carnivorous days, the offspring gets nostalgic for her meatloaf, not mine.
(((SeaKittress)))
Well, darling, since the offspring's now a vegetarian and I no longer eat beef, I haven't made meatloaf in a very long time, but I used to soak dried breadcrumbs in milk and add some sauteed diced vegetables like onions, carrots, green peppers or broccoli stems, and mushrooms to the meat. I'd usually put a pretty substantial amount of sliced onion on top of the meatloaf - the offspring is very fond of onions - and I'd use generous measures of sage and thyme as my seasoning with salt and pepper, since they have a lovely autumnal fragrance. In my family, we use a minimally-seasoned tomato sauce (hot) rather than ketchup or a brown gravy, although I have used ketchup on top of the meatloaf as you describe.
My meatloaf - though good and a favorite of the offspring's - was never more than a patch on my mother's meatloaf. I pretty much follow the recipe she taught me, and I don't know what she does to it, but hers is just a whole different level of deliciousness than mine has ever achieved. On those rare occasions when he reminisces about his carnivorous days, the offspring gets nostalgic for her meatloaf, not mine.
(((SeaKittress)))
Any good healthy reciepes?
sara d
Okay so i am trying to eat healthy. but all i can ever think of thats healthy to make for dinner is grilled chicken brown rice and some veggy of some sort. ok. i dont even know any thing to change the flavor of the chicken. i just grill it normal and thats it. but that meal can get super boring. any one have any good receipes that are healthy?? it can still be chicken but made into a different meal. Im so bad at cooking and coming up with ideas. any ideas would be very helpful! thank you!!
Answer
You can buy lean ground turkey, and make meatballs, meatloaf, chili, burgers...any way you use ground beef..and it's low fat and low cholesterol.
My other suggestion is to start stir frying. You need minimal oil, and you can change up the veggies. Snow peas, broccoli, bok choy, peppers, and bean sprouts are all delicious. Just add some fresh ginger, garic, and soy sauce and you'll have a healthy, low fat meal.
Don't forget that there are cuts of beef that are low fat as well. A serving (4 oz) of sliced london broil or flank steak is very lean, and can be wrapped in a multi grain tortilla with some salsa and reduced fat sour cream.
Pork tenderloin is actually leaner than turkey. So try it with apples, or stir fried cabbage.
Then there are meatless meals...portobello burgers, whole wheat pasta with roasted veggies like zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes...yum.
Shrimp made into skewers and broiled with some lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic tastes amazing. Shrimp are generally low in calories.
The possibilities are endless. Here are a couple of recipes I make, and everyone really enjoys...
***Black Bean Chili***
4 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cans black beans (15 ounces), drained of half their liquid
2 tablespoons chili powder (a large palmful)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (about half a palmful)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (eyeball it)
2 cans crushed fire-roasted tomatoes (15 ounce can or half a 28o ounce can)
2 cups beef or vegetable stock (use vegetable to make it vegetarian)
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
PreparationHeat broiler to high.
Char the poblanos under the broiler so their skins blacken, 7-8 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 10 minutes. Once the peppers have cooled enough to handle, peel and seed them, then roughly chop them up and set them aside.
Place a medium-size pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the jalapeño, onion and garlic to the pan, and cook 6-7 minutes, until the veggies are tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add in the beer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook a few minutes to reduce the liquid by half, then add the black beans and their liquid, the chopped poblanos, spices, crushed tomatoes and stock. Bring up to a bubble, then reduce the heat and simmer to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
Serve the chili up and pass around hot sauce, sour cream, and cilantro at the table to top it with.
****chicken Stir-Fry Wraps****
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
12 to 16 Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads)
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan, along with the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender and golden, about 4 minutes (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch mixture; remove from heat. Add chicken and any accumulated juices; toss to coat. Serve in lettuce cups.
***Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples and Leeks***
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total), trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 Gala apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
Directions
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. On a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet, rub pork with 1 tablespoon oil; generously season with salt and pepper. Broil, until pork registers 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 10 minutes (temperature will rise about 5 degrees as it sits).
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and fennel seeds; cook, stirring occaionally, until leeks are tender, about 6 minutes. Add apples, and cook, tossing, until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice pork, and serve with apples and leeks.
You can buy lean ground turkey, and make meatballs, meatloaf, chili, burgers...any way you use ground beef..and it's low fat and low cholesterol.
My other suggestion is to start stir frying. You need minimal oil, and you can change up the veggies. Snow peas, broccoli, bok choy, peppers, and bean sprouts are all delicious. Just add some fresh ginger, garic, and soy sauce and you'll have a healthy, low fat meal.
Don't forget that there are cuts of beef that are low fat as well. A serving (4 oz) of sliced london broil or flank steak is very lean, and can be wrapped in a multi grain tortilla with some salsa and reduced fat sour cream.
Pork tenderloin is actually leaner than turkey. So try it with apples, or stir fried cabbage.
Then there are meatless meals...portobello burgers, whole wheat pasta with roasted veggies like zucchini, eggplant and tomatoes...yum.
Shrimp made into skewers and broiled with some lemon juice, lemon zest and garlic tastes amazing. Shrimp are generally low in calories.
The possibilities are endless. Here are a couple of recipes I make, and everyone really enjoys...
***Black Bean Chili***
4 large poblano peppers
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 large onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 cans black beans (15 ounces), drained of half their liquid
2 tablespoons chili powder (a large palmful)
2 teaspoons ground cumin (about half a palmful)
1/2 teaspoon allspice (eyeball it)
2 cans crushed fire-roasted tomatoes (15 ounce can or half a 28o ounce can)
2 cups beef or vegetable stock (use vegetable to make it vegetarian)
Hot sauce, to taste
1/2 cup sour cream, for garnish
1/2 cup chopped cilantro, for garnish
PreparationHeat broiler to high.
Char the poblanos under the broiler so their skins blacken, 7-8 minutes. Place in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let stand 10 minutes. Once the peppers have cooled enough to handle, peel and seed them, then roughly chop them up and set them aside.
Place a medium-size pot over medium-high heat with 2 tablespoons EVOO, about two turns of the pan. Add the jalapeño, onion and garlic to the pan, and cook 6-7 minutes, until the veggies are tender. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then add in the beer, scraping up any brown bits from the bottom of the pan. Cook a few minutes to reduce the liquid by half, then add the black beans and their liquid, the chopped poblanos, spices, crushed tomatoes and stock. Bring up to a bubble, then reduce the heat and simmer to thicken slightly, about 5 minutes. Adjust the seasoning with salt and freshly ground pepper as needed.
Serve the chili up and pass around hot sauce, sour cream, and cilantro at the table to top it with.
****chicken Stir-Fry Wraps****
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, halved horizontally and thinly sliced
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved and thinly sliced
1 large red bell pepper, ribs and seeds removed, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch, mixed with 1 tablespoon water
12 to 16 Boston lettuce leaves (about 2 heads)
Directions
Season chicken with salt and pepper. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon oil over high heat. Add half the chicken; cook, stirring constantly, until opaque throughout, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Repeat with remaining chicken.
Add remaining tablespoon oil to pan, along with the onion and bell pepper. Cook, stirring constantly, until onion is tender and golden, about 4 minutes (reduce heat if browning too quickly).
Reduce heat to medium; add garlic, ginger, and red-pepper flakes; cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.
Stir in soy sauce, vinegar, and cornstarch mixture; remove from heat. Add chicken and any accumulated juices; toss to coat. Serve in lettuce cups.
***Pork Tenderloin with Sauteed Apples and Leeks***
2 pork tenderloins (1 1/2 to 2 pounds total), trimmed of excess fat and silver skin
2 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and ground pepper
2 leeks, white and light-green parts only, halved lengthwise, and cut crosswise into 1-inch pieces
1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
3 Gala apples, cored and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices and halved crosswise
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon sherry vinegar or red-wine vinegar
Directions
Heat broiler, with rack set 4 inches from heat. On a broilerproof rimmed baking sheet, rub pork with 1 tablespoon oil; generously season with salt and pepper. Broil, until pork registers 145 degrees on an instant-read thermometer, 12 to 14 minutes. Transfer to a plate, cover loosely with aluminum foil, and let rest, 10 minutes (temperature will rise about 5 degrees as it sits).
Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat remaining tablespoon oil over medium. Add leeks and fennel seeds; cook, stirring occaionally, until leeks are tender, about 6 minutes. Add apples, and cook, tossing, until just beginning to soften, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in honey and vinegar, and season with salt and pepper. Thinly slice pork, and serve with apples and leeks.
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