Meatloaf!

Made some meatloaf.

Brown Sugar Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
• 3/4 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 3/4 cup bread crumbs

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 5×9 inch loaf pan.
2. Mix brown sugar and ketchup in a small bowl
3. In a mixing bowl, mix thoroughly all remaining ingredients and shape into a loaf.
4. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour or until juices are clear. Spread brown sugar, ketchup mixture over the top of loaf for the last 20 minutes of baking.

Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:

• 4 pounds golden creamer potatoes, peeled and cut into quarters
• 1 bay leaf
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 2 tablespoons chopped chives

Directions:

1. Put the potatoes into a large pot, add the bay leaf, 2 tablespoons salt, and cover with cold water. 
2. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook until the potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. 
3. Drain them well and remove the bay leaf. 
4. Meanwhile, heat the cream and butter in a small saucepan. 
5. Mash cooked potatoes until desired consistency (I just throw into a kitchen aide). 
6. Add the hot cream and season with salt and pepper. 
7. Mix together with a spoon and add the chives.

Green Beans:

Ingredients:

• 1 bunch green beans
• 1/8 cup toasted pine nuts (sautee with butter and salt on stove top until slightly browned)
• 2 Tbsp. Olive Oil
• Lemon Wedge
• Salt and Pepper to taste

Directions: 

1. Saute green beans in olive oil for a few minutes. 
2. Squeeze in lemon, add salt and pepper. Stir in pine nuts. 
3. Cook an additional 3-5 minutes