Thursday, August 23, 2007

Comfort at the end of a workday: Meatloaf

Dave made dinner tonight. All I had to do was email a makeshift recipe to him while I was still at work: "In the standing mixer, or in a bowl if you prefer to mix it with your hands, mix two pounds hamburger with a cup of chopped onions, a clove of minced garlic (we may be low on garlic, if so, go without...) an egg, 1 cup of bread crumbs or smashed crackers (I have storebought breadcrumbs in the cupboard in a couple different packages-- use the Kroger ones in the cylindrical package-- seasoned or not is fine) , 1/2 cup of chili sauce (there's some in the fridge), 1 tablespooon Worcestershire sauce, 1 tablespoon or so Italian seasoning, 3/4 cup milk. Mash all together. Put into a foil-lined baking dish, leaving space around the sides for the grease to drain. Spread more chili sauce on the top, smooth with a spoon. Sprinkle with parmesan and dried parsley. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. My amounts are just estimated. Do what looks right. "

He did a great job. And it was so nice to come home to a serving of comfort food I didn't have to cook.

2 comments:

Lori said...

This is another sign that you are ready for cooler weather -- meat loaf. There's nothing better than comfort food!

Dave Knadler said...

Makes great sandwiches, too.