Meatloaf Tonight

With new winter storms approaching, tis the season for "stick to the bones" comfort food. Meat Loaf may remind you of dried out hockey pucks, something you were forced to eat as a kid, or one of those dreaded covered dishes that you avoided at the potluck. On the other hand, meat loaf meant warm and cozy comfort food to me, perfect for a cold snowy evening. It was a Midwestern meal served family style at the dining room table, complete with carrot gelatin, scalloped potatoes, green beans with bacon, and homemade chocolate pudding for dessert. The meat loaf was juicy and flavorful, and the leftovers for sandwiches were something to look forward to. In Scratch That: Seasonal Menus and Perfect Pairings, I took old fashioned recipes and modernized them. This time, I made meat loaf healthier and juicier with lots of vegetables, including shredded carrots and ground chuck. See my Favorite Meat Loaf recipe below. Please let me know if you have any unusual ingredients that work for you. [More]