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Two Types Of Meat Really Boost The Flavor!

We all can remember the good, the bad, and the ugly meatloaves in our life. This one you won’t forget, but in a good way! I bet you’ve never had one like this Italian meatloaf, but once you try it you’ll never make it any other way. This recipe doesn’t use just your regular ol’ ground beef, you’ll add in some ground mild Italian sausage too, because why not?! You might normally use plain jane ketchup on top of your loaf – and that’s okay, but this recipe is Italian style, remember?

So you’ll top it all off with Kraft shredded mozzarella, parmesan cheese, and Ragu marinara. Are you drooling yet? I think I need a napkin because my mouth is watering!

Your family will be forever grateful to you for making this awesome meatloaf. I know that my husband and kids gobbled their servings up like nobody’s business!

Image and recipe courtesy of Cookwoorld

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Quick Tip: Serve this meatloaf with Italian mashed potatoes. Simply mix in Italian Kraft Cooking Creme to the mix. Yum!

You no longer have to consider take-out for this tasty treat.  This is a creamy and delicious excuse to indulge in some shell-fish therapy!

Although this is ready in about 3 hours, it is completely worth it.  The crispy, creamy, crunch is so insatiable you’ll be making this again and again.

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If you want something with barbecue flavor but don’t have the time (or weather) to do any elaborate grilling, this Slow Cooker Barbecue Pork recipe is a great way to bring that sort of meal to your table.  It is very low-hassle and can easily be refrigerated and re-heated as needed.

I enjoy my barbecue and like breaking out the grill when I can, but I realize that that’s not really an option all the time (even where I am now, there is a limit to outdoor grilling season, and I understand all too well how much “babysitting” that good charcoal grilling can entail).  Thankfully, the Crock-Pot can make a really tender, savory meat dish indoors at any time of year and with minimal hassle.  Even if this recipe isn’t 100% “authentic,” I have to say that it has great barbecue flavor.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Caroline’s Cooking

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Quick tip: Adjust the amount of chipotle peppers to your liking.

Though they’re traditionally cooked in the oven, it turns out that they turn out very well in your slow-cooker, too.  These Slow-Cooker Stuffed Bell Peppers are super-easy to make, and each one is a nice, self-contained meal, with plenty of healthy protein, vitamins, and juicy, savory flavor!

When my paternal grandmother, whom all the grandchildren knew affectionately as “Lolly,” wanted her home to have the captivating aroma of a nice, home-cooked meal, she would chop up some sweet onion and bell pepper and sauteed it in some butter or olive oil for a few minutes.  Something about that smell always drew me in, and I have to say, I always liked the taste of stuffed bell peppers, too.  Much as I liked the Stouffer’s ones from the grocery store, they just didn’t compare to homemade ones.  It turns out, with my Crock-Pot, I could make them at home much more easily–and enjoy that seductive bell pepper aroma all day.  Needless to say, I was very pleased.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Recipe Critic

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Quick tip: Instead of ground beef, these also taste great with ground turkey or even without any meat!

Boy, steaks are really out-of-this-world awesome, done this way!  This Marinated Steak With Bourbon Cream Mushroom Sauce combines two great recipes to produce a dish that is undeniably restaurant-grade gourmet.  And once you have given the marinade some time to work its magic, it doesn’t take very long to cook.

I love a good steak now and then (who doesn’t?), love my creamy sauces, and occasionally like a nip of that brown liquor called bourbon (it is awesome in mint juleps, by the way).  This deliciousness combined all three, and it had been a while since I had any juicy beef, so how could I possibly resist?  I have to say, I was already expecting something good and got something even better…so much YUM! It won’t be long ’til I make these again for my family!

Main recipe and photo courtesy of  Savory Spice Rack; marinade courtesy of LuuvBunny at Food.com.

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Quick tip: Marinade the stakes the night before for best results.

These Salmon Croquettes With Creamy Dill Sriracha Dip make for a great party appetizer that people of all ages and tastes will love, but a hearty serving of them also makes for a good main course for a full meal at home.  That unique salmon flavor is still distinct enough in this dish to let you know that it is there, but it is balanced and subdued enough by the other ingredients that even people who aren’t exactly wowed by salmon will find flavors to enjoy.

I have to admit, my relationship with salmon wasn’t exactly love at first bite; it was more something that I grew to appreciate over time.  Even in the early days, though, well before I enjoyed salmon as much as I do now, I always liked salmon croquettes when Mother made them.  Yes, the salmon taste is still there, but it’s rather subtle; the other ingredients combine to yield a treat that is well balanced and has depth of savory flavor without being too overpowering in any given direction.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Pickled Plum.

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Quick tip: These are so tasty even without the dip!

London broil is a sadly all too often neglected cut of meat, but with the right marinade (and a little patience for it to do its work), you can have a tender, savory main course that goes well with a variety of sides and juicy extras.  This Marinated London Broil makes for a great, hearty meal with the family; expand it, and you have a gourmet main dish for a larger party.

Mother often cooked London broil for supper when she wanted to serve a hearty, beef-based meal that made plenty of leftovers.  Serving everyone a few slices of London broil meant no having to fuss over individual steaks for everyone and plenty more room on the plate for all the sides and extras that she wanted to make with it.  Leftover slices of London broil also make for good sandwiches the next day, particularly if you cook some onions and mushrooms to go with it.

Recipe and photo courtesy of  Food.com.

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Quick tip: Leftovers will make incredible lunch sandwiches!