Tresh in OK said:

ok, how about different types of Meatloaf recipes? 

Our favorite meatloaf recipe is Pepper Jack Meatloaf:

1 egg

1 c seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 c chopped onion

1/2 to 1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 c shredded monterey jack cheese, divided

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8 in x 4 in x 2 in loaf pan.  Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in of sides.  Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-55 min or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 5 min longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings

That is from an old quick cooking magazine.

I've made noodles before, but not in a long time, maybe its time to try it again…

Pineapple Chicken or Pork

Serves 4

1/3 cup ketchup (measure carefully – even a bit too much is too much)

3 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce

3 tablespoons sugar

2 tablespoons rice vinegar

1 tablespoon cornstarch

3 teaspoons canola oil - divided (yes, I use it and haven’t died yet – sub to what you are comfortable using)

1 pound boneless chicken breasts or pork loin, cut into ½-inch cubes

2 carrots, thinly sliced

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

½ pound fresh snow peas, trimmed

¼ cup sliced almonds

1 (8-oz.) can water chestnuts, rinsed and drained

1 (8-oz.) can pineapple chunks in juice, drained

Whisk together ketchup, soy sauce, sugar, vinegar, and cornstarch in a bowl until smooth; set aside.

Heat 2 teaspoons of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.  Add the meat, stirring occasionally, until cooked through, 5-6 minutes.  Transfer to a plate.

Heat the remaining 1 teaspoon oil in the skillet.  Add the carrots and ginger; cook, stirring occasionally, until the carrots begin to soften, about 2 minutes.  Stir in the snow peas, almonds, water chestnuts, pineapple, and meat.  Cook, stirring frequently until the snow peas are crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes.  Add the ketchup mixture; bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 1 minute.

This dish is actually quick to make (less than 30 minutes prep and cooking time).  It’s great over brown or white rice.

Beeyourself, that looks YUMMY..I want to try that one day!

Here's the recipe for the cake that I brought to the 'meet-up':

Pineapple Gooey Cake

2 cups flour

2 cups sugar

2 eggs

1 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. vanilla

1 20 oz can crushed pineapple, undrained

Put all ingredients in large bowl and mix with spoon(not mixer). Pour into prepped 13 x 9 inch pan.  Bake at 350 degrees for 30- 40 minutes or until center is done.  Spoon topping on cake while hot.

Topping:

1 stick butter

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup evaporated milk (5 and 1/2 oz can)

1 cup chopped nuts

1 cup coconut

Combine butter, sugar, and milk in small saucepan.  Cook 5 minutes.  Add nuts and coconut.  Spoon on cake white hot.

If you are a peanut butter freak like me you will love this pie..It is so simple to make.

                               Peanut Butter Pie

4 oz. cream cheese ( room temperature)

1 cup powdered sugar

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 bowl cool whip  (8 oz.)

1 9 inch prepared graham cracker crust

mix cream cheese with powdered sugar.

add peanut butter.

then add cool whip, fold and mix carefully, pour into prepared graham cracker crust.

add other half of cool whip to top..chill

This has to be kept in the fridge because of the cream cheese

Yes, I'll be posting about it with pictures tomorrow!

momanna98 said:

Tresh in OK said:

ok, how about different types of Meatloaf recipes? 

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Our favorite meatloaf recipe is Pepper Jack Meatloaf:

1 egg

1 c seasoned bread crumbs

1/4 c chopped onion

1/2 to 1 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1 1/2 lbs ground beef

1 c shredded monterey jack cheese, divided

In a large bowl, combine the egg, bread crumbs, onion, salt and pepper.  Crumble beef over mixture and mix well.  Press half of the beef mixture onto the bottom and halfway up the sides of a greased 8 in x 4 in x 2 in loaf pan.  Sprinkle 3/4 cup cheese over meat to within 1/2 in of sides.  Pat remaining beef mixture over cheese.  Bake, uncovered, at 350 for 50-55 min or until meat is no longer pink and a meat thermometer reads 160.  Sprinkle with remaining cheese.  Bake 5 min longer or until cheese is melted.  Let stand for 10 minutes before slicing.

Yield: 6 servings

That is from an old quick cooking magazine.

This is delicious. Next time you need to make two of them so we can have sandwiches the next day. But make sure we have made some fresh bread too. Blessings.

Oh, that Pineapple goey cake does sound Heavenly, Missy…and I think I might even toast that coconut before I put it on…YUM

I will be trying the peanut butter cake..sounds yummy..Connie