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Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Fabulous Meatloaf

"Blues" is my middle name today. Why? Plenty if reasons. First, I have no clue how to potty-train my toddler. He is hedging around the training pot and doesn't want to squat. He finishes his business behind the couch,the only signs are the telltale smell of his soiled diaper and his beady eyes that screams Guilty! I am a veritable airhead..a simpleton!I had a perfect opportunity to train him when I was vacationing in India..should have let him run like a free-range chicken minus the diaper and he would have gotten trained in a couple of days! I can't do that here on carpeted and area-rugged floors now, can I? Arrrghhhhh! Second, the rain and the sleet doesn't help improve my mood.

So what do I do? I run and make one of my comfort food to console myself.So that is how Meatloaf Post came about today.

Ingredients:
  • Lean Ground Turkey - 1 1/2 pounds
  • Red onion - 1, small, diced
  • Garlic Cloves - 5, small, diced
  • Mini Peppers - 3 + 1 , 3 diced and 1, horizontally cut for garnish
  • Salt - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Pepper - 1 1/2 tsp or more
  • Whole Wheat Bread -  3, stale, toasted and crumbed
  • Egg - 1, beaten
  • Red Sauce - 3 ounces ( I used Bertolli Organic Olive Oil, Basil and garlic sauce)
  • Fennel Seeds - 1/4 tsp (optional)
  • Olive oil - 1 tsp, for greasing
Tool:
  • 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf pan
Procedure:
  • In a bowl, mix all of the above ingredients with hands until evenly incorporated WITHOUT over mixing.
  • Grease a 9 X 5 X 3 inch loaf pan with a tsp of oil.
  • Spoon the mixture into the greased pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the meatloaf on the upper rack for 45 minutes.Insert a toothpick in the center of the loaf to check for done-ness.
  • Discard the juices in the pan and let the meatloaf rest for about 5-10 minutes.
  • Slice it evenly and serve with mashed potato and steamed veggies as sides.
Makes ~12 slices

Enjoy!

    28 comments:

    1. Never heard nor saw.... But must be good to taste for sure.....

      Ash....
      (http://asha-oceanichope.blogspot.com/)

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    2. Thats a great recipe! Looks great dear and I am sure tastes as good.:)

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    3. Looks great and nice looks delicious.. Hey loved ur profile picture dear.

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    4. Dear lassie
      Is that our great prince on your profile photo? Hummm I can guess trouble for you when our prince grow up and you keep chasing the would be ONES away ..

      Great recipe indeed, will try ASA I am back. But if you can generate such great recipes when in trouble , then many happy troubles for you!!!

      LOL at your plight...I am reliving my old days ...but as I know U from your blogs, nothing can trouble you whether it is managing kid on a long flight or training on the potty seat..
      well will give u few tips from my experience soon but I strongly believe , you dont need any
      Have a nice day

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    5. Oh dear CL, dont worry about ur pot training, he will definitely learn soon, take ur own time and patience will definitely pay na..Btw meat loaf looks incredible and just love it..

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    6. Pavithra & Ushnish,
      Thanks for your lovely comments on the picture profile and the post. Yes, its my darling son whose middle name is "Extremely Naughty" BTW. And no girl is coming after him until he is at least 18!

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    7. Don worry...keep trying and one fine morning u can see him potty trained!!! Meat loaf looks yummy and perfect!!!

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    8. Don't worry..before you know it, your little one will be potty trained and ready :) very rich and moist meat loaf, healthy one too..I always wanted to try this...thanks for sharing.

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    9. I know it is easy to say not to worry... I remeber going thru the same tensions abt a year ago... But then all of a sudden he was coming on track... so it should be alright soon..

      Meat Loaf looks tender and great!

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    10. Never tried meat loaf at home.Im bookmarking this recipe.Thanks for sharing!!

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    11. A very unique recipe.I'm sure ur baby will inspire you to make such wonderul creations now on ...wink:-))

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    12. woww...never heard of this before but looks superb :)

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    13. hey lassie....meat loaf looks ausumn...love to try this soon...thanks for sharing this...

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    14. Great recipe dear..Looks mouthwatering and tempting..

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    15. Really tempting loaf! WOW! Do U have some still??? hehehe ;)

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    16. The turkey meatloaf looks delicious and nice presentation. About your problems, I think other new Moms would give a much better advice than me, I would just say take it easy and take your time finding the job when you feel ready.. you can also start part-time to ease the anxiety and see how that works?

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    17. Hey Lassi(E) to be honest when I read your post it reminds me of "Yes, Dear" - I mean the free range chicken stuff... Btw I just noticed the change in your profile pic and was abt to ask you abt ur son then caught the post... Hey dont worry things will come around job and stuff give ur mind a rest dear!!!

      Btw the meat loaf is racking my mind now... just cant think of anything else now!!!

      http://memoryarchieved.blogspot.com

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    18. Your son is so cute...Oh, I know how frustrating is potty training..I'm keeping my fingers crossed (my younger one is 19 months !)Good luck dear !
      This meatloaf looks fantastic...Sure this made you feel better :D

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    19. Hey you all,
      Thanks for the comments and understanding my frustrations. I guess my son, slowly but steadily will learn to use the potty. That will be the day I will rejoice! Lol

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    20. Hearty loaf !
      I had the same frustration potty training my kiddos thinking,sooner the better, saves lot of money besides all that extra smelly garbage.But they all take their time when it comes to potty training.Keep trying should be our motto :D
      I have the same anxiety of separation,but I know I have make the difficult decision one fine day.
      btw,your cutie pie looks choo chweet :D

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    21. You have just described the daily situation at my home nowadays...It has been like this for more than a month now and Iam fed up with it.I talked, requested, shouted, threatened ..did everything that I can do...still no result.
      But out of the blue today, he told me that he want to go, and I took him to the toilet and he peed there.I was so Happy..I think they will do it when they are ready..Crossing my fingers fo tomorrow :)

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    22. i am exactly in the same situation, to the letter. and as a bonus, my mom keeps reminding me, in her best i-told-you-so tone, that i should've started training way sooner.
      first time here, glad i ran across :)
      hang in there! i am nothing if not desperate, but we must have hope... at least people enjoy our compulsive baking/cooking!!

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    23. That meatloaf looks fantastic! The peppers on top make it beautiful.

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    Thanks a bunch for your valuable comments and continued support.They are very much appreciated. Yes,like "Rain on Dry Land" and like "Oasis in Desert Sand".
    XoXo, Cool Lassi(e)