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[lagilman]

As the wind and the rain raced around outside the apartment, I have been hiding inside, wearing the editorial hat. And watching old horror movies on t.v. And cooking. Because, y'know, what else is one to do when one has spoils of the hunt from William-Sonoma?



suri's presentation meatloaf
1 lb lean ground beef (20% or less fat)
1 red onion, shredded
2-3 cloves garlic, minced
4 oz sun-dried tomato paste
1/5 c. shredded baby carrots (optional, but healthy for you!)
1/2 cup bread crumbs
1 egg, scolded firmly
2/3 c low-fat milk
1/2 t. beef demi-glace

combine all ingredients gently and form into a loaf. Make a depression in the top of the loaf and cover with more tomato paste, then sprinkle shredded reggiano into the depression. Bake at 350 degrees for about an hour. Let sit to firm up, and serve. Yum.


You could probably get away without the egg, if you added more of another liquid, but I'd suggest keeping the milk -- I've made meatloaf with dark liquids (stock, beer, wine, etc) and it has a rather different taste.


And now, onward to clean the kitchen. Dishes. Wheee. I need Staff. Or at least a kitchen-boy.

Comments

but, but

[moschus.livejournal.com]

...which horror movies? You didn't say.

Yes, every woman should have a kitchen-boy. Perhaps you could find one on Ebay.

Re: but, but

[lagilman]

Creature from the Black Lagoon, followed by The Haunting (original). Am now watching Nova for a change of pace.

and the problem with kitchen-boys is that they have their damned union. I may have to import one...

Re: but, but

[moschus.livejournal.com]

Yes, import one! Then he'd be kitchen-boy-with-cute-accent!

[puppetmaker40.livejournal.com]

Or at least a kitchen-boy.
In just an apron? hee-hee-heee

[bentleywg.livejournal.com]

1 egg, scolded firmly

Scolded?

[lagilman]

well, if you beat it, it just sulks. Scolded, it tries harder.

[bentleywg.livejournal.com]

*snort*

[neadods.livejournal.com]

My optional-but-healthy veg is usually spaghetti squash. It doesn't have much taste on its own, so it goes nicely with a lot of things, just adding its own noodly nutrition.

[lagilman]

I like baby carrots becaue they add a touch of natural sweetness. Also, I always have them on-hand, and they take no effort at all to dump into the food processor/grater.

[neadods.livejournal.com]

Yes, but that involves liking carrots in the first place. *wrinkles nose*

I'm trying a vaguely PA-dutch thing with pork and cabbage and apples. Will go eat and report back.

[rwglaub.livejournal.com]

Sounds great, but I don't do meatloaf much. Maybe I should esperiment. I just finished making my huge pot of homemade chicken soup for the winter. Gets put into the freezer, and makes a nice, hot meal when I get home from work on a cold winter's night.

Did you get my e-mail???

[lagilman]

Got it but need details (What would they use them for?)

[rwglaub.livejournal.com]

I would like to place them in all the local bookstores in the area. I finished BRING IT ON at 5 in the morning this morning. I loved it, and it left me wanting more. Too bad you won't be coming down here any time soon, I would love to get you in to talk to our SF and fantasy club. And we feed you, too...

have you tried oatmeal?

[bevhale.livejournal.com]

A good variation is to use Quaker Oats instead of bread. Nice hint of nut, and no clumps of squashy bread. It's also good for cholesterol. I've shredded up carrots, celery, onion, parsley, and just about anything else I can find to put in meatloaf, especially for my elderly parents who hate veggies.

BTW, I definitely understand the William Sonoma joy. I dream of winning the lottery so I can run barefoot through Williams Sonoma pointing to things and yelling: "I'll have one of those and 2 of those, and that, and that, and that..."

Re: have you tried oatmeal?

[lagilman]

Hrm. I use dried breadcrumbs mixed well into the meat, so there is no "clumps of squishy bread." The oatmeal would certainly make it healthier, yes.

Re: have you tried oatmeal?

[lagilman]

The real danger of William-Sonoma is that nobody NEEDS most of what they sell, certainly not at that high-end a level. A $30 baster? I. Think. Not.

Although when my mother tried to claim that her cookware was the equal of Calphalon, I just lauged. There is no amateur equal to Calphalon. IMnsHO.

Re: have you tried oatmeal?

[bevhale.livejournal.com]

For some reason, my breadcrumbs always clump together no mather how much I mix. My mother just used to tear up Wonder Bread. I learned to cook in self-defense. sigh.