Collecting Recipes for Dinner Menu

Meatloaf Recipe

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Meatloaf loaded with veggies (use what you like)

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 lb ground meat
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 1 large zucchini, shredded
• 1 large celery stalk, finely chopped
• 3 medium carrots, shredded
• 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup broccoli slaw, finely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup old fashioned rolled oats
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1/4 cup liquid egg substitute
• 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
2. Melt your coconut oil or other preferred oil then saute the onion until softened, add in the carrots, celery, and bell pepper, and cook for another 3-5 minutes to soften the veggies. Remove most of the sauted veggies and add in the zucchini, broccoli slaw and garlic and saute about 3 more minutes. Let it cool a bit.
3. In a large bowl, combine the ground turkey, oats, egg substitute, applesauce, tomato paste, paprika, salt and pepper. Fold in the veggies. Really mix it up well, get your hands into it
4. Empty the mixture into your baking pan, and shape mixture into a loaf form with your hands.
5. Bake until browned and meat inside is thoroughly cooked – 45 to 50 minutes.
6. Remove from oven and let stand about 10-15 minutes. Cut into 6 equally sized slices.

Preparation time: 20 minute(s)
Cooking time: 1 hour(s) 15 minute(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6

Recipe by LaaLoosh.com., modified by me

Serving size is 1 slice of meatloaf

PER SERVING: 185 calories; 3g fat; 18 g carbohydrates; 27 g protein; 4 g fiber






Meatloaf2 pounds ground beef3/4 cup uncooked quick-cooking oats1 medium onion, finely chopped1/2 cup ketchup1/4 cup milk2 large eggs, lightly beaten1 tsp salt1/2 tsp pepper
Glaze1/2 cup ketchup3 Tb brown sugar2 tsp mustard

1.) Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

2.) Combine the 8 meatloaf ingredients in a large bowl

3.) Shape into 2 (7-1/2 x 4") loaves.

4.) Place on a lightly greased rack in a broiler pan, (or if you don't have one, use a cookie sheet, like me!)

5.) Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes, and THEN...

6.) Combine glaze ingredients and spoon over meatloaf

7.) Bake 15 more minutes

From Cutting Coupons in KC:

I have been making eggs with this method for several years now and they always come out perfect, never rubbery or with that gray color yolk.

Basic Hard-Boiled Eggs

1. Place the eggs in a single layer in a sauce pan.  Add cold water to cover the eggs by 1 inch.Heat over high heat until boiling for 2 minutes.
2. Remove the pan from heat and cover.  Let the eggs sit for 15 minutes. 
3. Drain and place the eggs in a cold water bath and chill in the refrigerator. 

Deviled Eggs

• 8 Large Hard-Boiled Eggs
• 1/2 cup Mayonnaise
• 2 Teaspoons Yellow Mustard
• 1/4 cup Pickle Relish (Sweet or Dill)
• 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
• Salt & Pepper to Taste
• Paprika

Cut the hard-boiled eggs in half and place the yolks in a bowl.  Use a fork to mash the yolks and mix in mayo, mustard, onion powder, relish, salt & pepper until smooth.  Spoon the mixture back into the eggs and sprinkle with paprika.

EASY FAMILY ROAST BEEF

Heat oven to 450 degrees

1 Beef roast, any size and type

1 packet Lipton Onion Soup mix (or other such mix)

Water to cover the roast

Place the above in a large roasting pan.  Cook at 450 degrees for one hour then lower temperature to 325 degrees and cook for three to four hours.  Add water to the pan as needed.  If you are wanting to add vegetables for a complete meal, add the last 60 to 90 minutes of cooking time.  Yummy!

Easy Chili

This fast chili recipe is a simple and delicious treat on a cool day. It can be made as spicy (or not) as you like and kids love it!

You need:
• 2 lbs ground turkey or beef, scrambled and seasoned with cumin and other desired seasonings
• 2 cans diced tomatoes
• 1 small can tomato sauce
• 1 can tomato paste
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 1 large red pepper, chopped (optional)
• cumin, chili powder, garlic and other desired seasonings

Add water as desired

What to do:
1. Scramble the meat until browned, season as desired with cumin, chili powder, garlic, etc
2. Dice onions and sauté in same pan until slightly tender
3. Do the same with pepper if using it
4. Add all to larger pot
5. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce and tomato paste and more seasonings to taste
6. Simmer 10-15 minutes until well warmed.
7. Serve with sour cream and cheese if desired

BROCCOLI AND CAULIFLOWER SALAD

Cauliflower, chopped in small pieces

Broccoli, chopped in small pieces

Red onion, chopped in small pieces

8 slices fried bacon, chopped in small pieces

1 cup Miracle Whip dressing

½ cup sugar

¼ cup white vinegar

Blend well.   Add bacon just before serving.

Basic Grilled Chicken Recipe

This is a simple basic (but still delicious) recipe for grilling chicken breasts. If you'd like to use barbeque sauce on your chicken to add more flavor, follow this recipe but wait to add the sauce until just before it is cooked through to prevent the sauce from burning.

If you prefer to use a marinade, that should be done prior to cooking. After you've marinated the chicken breasts according to your recipe, (or bottle directions) you can cook the breasts as follows.

What You'll Need
Boneless Chicken Breasts
Olive Oil
Salt and Pepper

*A Hot Grill

Directions
Pre heat your charcoal or gas grill to medium-high heat.
Rub Olive oil over both sides of the chicken breasts.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
Place chicken breasts on the grill.
Grill until just cooked through, about 5 or 6 minutes per side- depending on thickness of breasts.
Remove from grill and serve.

 Tequila Lime Chicken

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup gold tequila
• 1 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 to 6 limes)
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (2 oranges)
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh jalapeno pepper (1 pepper seeded)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh garlic (3 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 3 whole (6 split) boneless chicken breasts, skin on

Directions

Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange juice, chili powder, jalapeno pepper, garlic, salt, and pepper in a large bowl. Add the chicken breasts. Refrigerate overnight.

 Remove the chicken breasts from the marinade, sprinkle well with salt and pepper, and grill them skin-side down for about 5 minutes, until nicely browned. Turn the chicken and cook for another 10 minutes, until just cooked through. Remove from the grill to a plate. Cover tightly and allow to rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.

Sweet Potatoes mash with pecans

Serves 4

Ingredients

• 2 lbs of peeled sweet potatoes;
• ½ cup soften butter, clarified butter or other paleo fat;
• 2 green onions, chopped;
• 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon;
• ¼ cup toasted pecans;

Preparation

1. In a large pot, bring water to a boil and cook potatoes until soft enough to mash.
2. Strain the potatoes and return them to pot. Add the butter and mash until all butter is melted and potatoes are smooth.
3. Add onions and cinnamon and mix thoroughly to ensure the cinnamon is dispersed evenly.
4. In a small skillet over medium heat, toast pecans. Once finished, add to the potatoes.

Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken

From: www.AnOregonCottage.com Slow Cooker Spiced Whole Chicken 4-5 lb. whole chicken 1 tsp. paprika 1/2 tsp. dried thyme  1/2 tsp. dried basil  1/2 tsp. garlic powder (or 1 tsp. minced fresh garlic) 1/2 tsp. onion powder 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper 1 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper (or to taste) 1 TB. olive oil Combine and apply to chicken with a brush.  See An Oregon Cottage for the complete printable recipe. Chicken and Rice Casserole Ingredients 6 Tbsp butter, divided 1/3 cup gluten-free all purpose flour such as Bob’s Red Mill 1 tsp salt 1/4 tsp pepper 1-1/2 cups chicken stock (homemade is best) 1 cup whole milk 2-1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken 1 cup cooked brown rice 1/3 cup diced red or green pepper Instructions Prepare your rice according to the package. When you’re ready to assemble the casserole, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Melt 4 Tbsp butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Then add the flour, salt and pepper, and stir until it’s nice and bubbly. Stir in the chicken stock and milk and keep stirring as it comes to a boil. Boil for one minute before removing it from the heat. Stir in the chopped chicken, the rice, and the diced pepper. Add the remaining 2 Tbsp butter, stir that in, and spread it into a buttered casserole dish. Bake for about 40 minutes, uncovered, until it’s bubbly and beginning to brown on top. Serve with a veggie or a salad, and you’ve got dinner! Roasted Red Pepper Hummus ROASTED RED PEPPER HUMMUS 2 cans drained chickpeas 1/3 cup lemon juice 2 heaping tablespoons sesame tahini 4-6 cloves of minced garlic 11/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon of ground cumin 1/4 or more of cayenne pepper 2 roasted red peppers from a can Approximately 1 tablespoon olive oil Blend in food processor or blender