Saturday, April 16, 2011

Meatloaf Shepherd's Pie


If you’re bored, play the “Spot Reggie” drinking game with this episode.  One drink every time you see him.  Two drinks if you see him eating or drinking, and three drinks if I refer to him by name.




As for the recipe?  A great way to use up leftover meatloaf!
Prepare...
1 recipe of mashed potatoes (using two pounds of potatoes.)
Add...
2 egg yolks
1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
Chop up...
2 carrots
1 onion
8 oz. mushrooms
1/2 of a 2 lb. recipe of leftover meatloaf
Saute carrots, onions, and mushrooms in a 12” nonstick skillet until lightly browned.
Add 2 tablespoons all purpose flour.  Stir until no more traces of flour are visible.
Add the meatloaf, and stir to combine.
Add...
1 3/4 cups of stock or broth (any kind will do.)
2 tablespoons worcestershire sauce
1 cup frozen peas
1 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
Cook over medium heat until thick and bubbly.
Pour into a 9x13 baking dish (or similar.)
Top with mashed potatoes.
Bake in oven preheated to 400 degrees for 25 minutes or until the top is beginning to brown.
Let rest five minutes, then serve!




Saturday, April 2, 2011

Roasted Red Pepper Dip






A quick, easy, and delicious appetizer.
Toast...
1/4 cup walnuts
...in a skillet on top of the stove for five minutes, never taking your eyes off of them.  Put them into your food processor with...
2 slices of good quality whole wheat bread
Pulse until crumbly.  Then add...
1 large (12 oz. or more) jar of roasted red bell peppers (or 2 small jars)
1/4 cup of pomegranate molasses
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Pulse until just blending together.  Then add...
4 tablespoons of olive oil
Continue to pulse or run until it reaches a slightly chunky consistency (like chunky salsa)
Don’t over blend!
Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.