Four Foods on Friday

April 11th, 2008

Okay, this is my first Four Foods on Friday post that I picked up by reading Skeet’s blog but she got it from the Fun Crafts and Recipes blog. Here are the questions for this week.

#1. What’s your favorite food smell? The smell of brownies baking. Mmmm. My favorite? Ghiradelli Double Chocolate brownies. Heaven in a pan!

#2. What’s your favorite kind of apple? Pink Lady apples have this almost bubble gum taste to them, really good when they’re in season. Golden Delicious for all year or baking.

#3. What veggies do you like in your salad? Radishes, red cabbage, celery, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower and red onions.

#4. Share a recipe that uses beef.

THE Best Meatloaf

Salad oil
1 carrot, small to medium dice
2 stalks celery, small to medium dice
1 medium onion, small to medium dice
2 pounds ground beef
2 eggs
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Dash hot sauce (recommended: Tabasco)
Dash Worcestershire sauce
3 slices bread
1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
Ketchup

Preheat oven at 375 degrees F. In a medium-sized saute pan, put 2 dribbles of salad oil and heat over medium-high heat.
Add the carrots, celery, and onions and saute, about 5 minutes. Put aside and let cool.In large bowl put the carrot mixture, ground beef and remaining ingredients, except for the bread, the bread crumbs and ketchup. Soak the bread in cold water, then squeeze water out (like a sponge) and drain it. Add to the ground beef and mix. (A stand mixer is may help make it easier). Add the bread crumbs and mix. Roll into firm loaf, spread ketchup over the top, and place into preheated oven for approximately 45 to 55 minutes, or until cooked through. Take out and serve hot.

Comments

9 Comments so far

Barbara on April 10, 2008 7:08 am
yummyy!!! Why is it that when we talk of food it brings a smile to our face???

I hope i can try your recipe - i have tried using tuna and the kids were not so crazy about it but perhaps they would love your meatloaf.
Karen on April 10, 2008 11:26 pm
Why do I do this meme when I am hungry. Not a good idea! LOL Happy FFOF.
Ash on April 11, 2008 10:43 am
I have never heard of a Pink Lady Apple! I will watch for those now!And I’m with ya on the smell of brownies….ahhhhh
Lynne on April 11, 2008 8:46 pm
I love smelling anything sweet baking!
valmg on April 12, 2008 1:51 pm
I’ve never seen or tried Pink Lady apples but they sound interesting. Thanks for playing Four Foods on Friday. Stumbled.
Fun, Crafts and Recipes | What I learned from Four Foods on Friday #24 on April 12, 2008 3:40 pm
[...] (Angie) is a new player that found us through Skeet’s blog. Welcome Angie! Angie shared a recipe for The Best Meatloaf and likes Pink Lady apples, something I’ve never tried or seen here in my little part of New [...]
Sarafina1977 on April 12, 2008 3:48 pm
Meatloaf is hands-down one of my favorite things to eat. I’ll definitely try this recipe next time I make it.

And yay! for another Pink Lady fan. *g*
corrin on April 12, 2008 8:16 pm
I was just thinking about making meatloaf this week but have never made it before. Thanks for the recipe!
DeeBee on April 13, 2008 9:30 am
I can’t wait to try your meatloaf recipe. Sounds delicious.