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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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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KNOW Better Meatloaf

Several weeks ago I began my love affair with KNOW Better Foods. Grain-free, gluten-free, soy-free, crap-free foods – they have won my heart – particularly the Cereal. The KNOW Better Cereal is crunchy, slightly sweet, and like an utterly perfect “crouton” of sorts. After consuming the entire bag in just about one sitting (oops), I…

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Sweetbeet Italian Casserole

It’s meaty. It’s manly. It’s messy. This Italian casserole is all that and so much more. Deeply rooted within the beastly bake is the nourishing and strengthening goodness of winter roasted beetroot and hearty whipped sweet potatoes. Tantalizing, isn’t it? Sweetbeet Italian Casserole 3/4 lb. peeled, cooked sweet potato 2 Tbs. butter 2 large eggs 1…

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Italian Bacon Meatloaf

Meatloaf has always been somewhat of a comfort food. My dad didn’t cook much growing up. But he had two signature dishes (other than grilling duty). 1. Oom-lah-suage. It’s a loooong story – basically “shit on a  shingle,” as it’s known in some households. Tuna and cream of mushroom soup, served hot over toast. I…

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