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!