Mexican Pico de Gallo Meatloaf

Mexican Pico de Gallo Meatloaf is a twist on any classic meatloaf recipe. Using juicy ground beef and pork to keep the loaf moist and flavorful while baking, this comfort food (yes, meatloaf and taco seasoning forms the ULTIMATE hankering for food) gets seasoned with cumin, dried cilantro and oregano, chunky salsa and Avocado Tomatillo…

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Spicy Mustard Meatloaf

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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Spicy Jalapeño Cilantro Cheddar Meatloaf

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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Chicken Walnut Sage Meatloaf

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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Spaghetti Meatloaf

As I described this dish of deliciousness to friends and family, they seemed to respond similarly: “Don’t you already have a dish just like that?”Well, sort of – but not really.The recipe to which they are all referring to is the famous New York Spaghetti Pie.I’ve NEVER EVER met a soul of the face of…

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Turkey Dill Havarti Meatloaf

Typically, meatloaf tends to be composed of beef and or pork – a little tomato paste or catsup, some cracker crumbs, and cheese. It’s great – good comfort food. But, the same variation (even if you add bacon) can get a little mundane.At the same time, turkey tends to be too dry for a loaf…

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Meet Loaf (Vegan Meatloaf)

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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Old Fashioned Meat Loaf

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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