No matter how you slice it, meatloaf is the ultimate comfort food. It is a beloved classic that embodies the goodness of home cooking. Ground meats are easily affordable and amazingly versatile…common in almost every cuisine. Ground beef, pork, and poultry are staple ingredients across continents and cultures, but they've rarely been given the respect they deserve. This collection of recipes pays tribute to this most underappreciated culinary delight with recipes embracing flavors from all over the world and adding just a little flair.
You will see how easy it is for you to combine generally available ingredients together to form an impressive taste that is both recognizable and elusive, but above all delicious. Recipes are very accessible and user friendly, easy on the budget and most require a minimum of time and effort to prepare.
The best thing about this collection is the simplicity of ingredients that work together to form a complex taste. Home cooks of all skill levels can dress up a typical meatloaf night with an extraordinary dinner made from any of these seventy plus sensational, non-traditional recipes. There’s sure to be a recipe to win the heart of even the most finicky of eaters.
Have you ever started making a recipe only to find out you’re missing one key ingredient? Got you covered. Included with this collection is a Substitution Guide that tells you what alternate ingredients you can exchange for that missing seasoning.
And one of the best ways to dress up your meatloaf dinner is with a companion sauce for your meat or your side dishes. There are over fifteen deliciously rich sauce recipes included, too.
You’ll get extensive information on the various kinds and cuts of ground meat and poultry. This book takes all the guesswork out of ground meat safety with proper storage, handling tips and cooking temps.
Included are little known secrets to keeping your meatloaf moist and recipes from leftovers so you can stretch your meatloaf into a satisfying second meal.
Most importantly, have fun with this and don’t be afraid to experiment. Take these recipes and enjoy them as they are or put your own spin on them and start a new tradition.