Polpettone is translated to meat loaf.  I have tried a lot of kinds of polpettone here but this one stands out. It requires more time & effort than the usual whirlwind dishes I am accustomed to but, I would say, every minute is well-worth the effort.     INGREDIENTS: 3 slices of sandwich bread 1/3 cup milk 250 grams (9 ounces) ground beef 250 grams (9 ounces) ground pork 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, finely chopped 1 small onion, grated or finely chopped 1/2 cup...

This meatloaf will ask of you that you do a little bit of prep work ahead of time. Ideally, you should do that the day before: it’ll reduce the workload somewhat so you won’t feel as though you spent the entire day working on dinner… Unless you have nothing else planned for that day and, like me, find cooking to be particularly enjoyable and relaxing…     INGREDIENTS: THE MEAT: 900g (2lb) grassfed ground beef 1 small onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 large...

Whether a full blown meal like my lasagna, macaroni and cheese or now this meatloaf, I am ever-at-the ready for a table full of people… or a table full of hungry adolescents—since that is really what I am prepping for. There are a lot of little sauces and stocks, bread crumbs, misc. prepped items and full-blown meals in my freezer. Now each time I find a new one to add, I feel that much more prepared to snag whatever is necessary to make meal-prep smooth and easy. Tell me,...

Seasoned stock keeps this meatloaf juicy and flavorful. A doctored ketchup delivers just the right amount of tang, spice, and sweetness. And the bacon? We think it speaks for itself. This simple bacon wrapped meatloaf recipe makes a moist, tender meatloaf that everyone loves! A favorite, updated classic recipe in my house! While the bacon definitely gives this meatloaf recipe an extra bit of smokey flavor, it also adds to the tenderness of this meatloaf. As the bacon...

Dazzle the gang with this irresistible Ground Beef Roll…a rolled meat loaf that oozes with cheese.  INGREDIENTS: 2 pounds lean ground beef 3 slices white bread, torn into small pieces 2 eggs 1/4 cup prepared yellow mustard 1 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1 cup barbecue sauce       INSTRUCTIONS:   Step 1 Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat a 7- x 11-inch baking...

This turkey meatloaf recipe is incredibly moist and delicious. Adding caramelized onions makes the flavor exceptional. This turkey meatloaf is so moist and the flavor is fabulous! I really think it has to do with sauteing the onion and garlic first until they are nice and caramelized.  I completely passes the kid friendly test too.  Double bonus!     INGREDIENTS: 2 TBSP of coconut oil 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 cup onion, chopped (1) 20 oz package of 99% Fat Free...

Chickpea Veggie Loaf with spices and a spicy bbq glaze. Chickpea Cannellini bean Veggie meat” loaf for Thanksgiving and the holidays. Easy and delicious. Vegan Recipe. Makes 1 loaf. Nut-free, Soy-free, Can be gluten-free. Cook some veggies. Pulse the chickpeas and beans, add spices, shape and bake. You can also shape the mixture into fat balls or patties and bake. Use your favorite glaze or my spicy bbq sauce glaze. Serve with cranberry sauce or gravy, some mashed...

Meatloaf can conjure up some pretty strong feelings. Some loathe it. Some love it. Packed full of flavor beginning with sauteed aromatic vegetables including onion, garlic, fire roasted red peppers and fresh tomatoes followed by tomato sauce, mozzarella, Parmesan, and Italian seasoned bread crumbs. All of these flavors are tied together with an Italian seasoning blend that includes basil, rosemary, oregano and thyme.     INGREDIENTS: 1 yellow onion, diced 1 fire...

Most of us are trying to cut back on calories and eat healthy to keep off those extra pounds, but don’t want to give up foods we love.  I have the perfect solution. How about a great tasting, lower calorie meatloaf that the whole family will enjoy? I recreated my mom’s meatloaf, using ground turkey, chicken and even some zucchini.  The picky pint size eaters in your home won’t even know that they are eating their veggies too.   INSTRUCTIONS: Meatloaf: 3 tablespoons...