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This Flavorful Meatloaf Recipe Is As Easy As It Gets

Want to hear something funny? Before we had kids, my husband was a picky eater. Well, he didn’t cringe or complain about anything I cooked, but since he can’t even tell a tiny white lie with a straight face, I always knew when he wasn’t particularly fond of the food I was serving. He especially didn’t like meatloaf, but it took me a long time to figure out that was probably my fault.

You see, as a young wife I did not have that much experience in cooking, and I was using the first recipe I happened to get my hands on. I didn’t think it was out of this world, either, but I had no idea how to make it better. Still, I wanted to serve delicious home cooked meals so I started collecting different kinds of recipes and trying them out, one by one, until I hit the jackpot.

I still haven’t found the perfect recipe for some dishes, but I certainly have found one for meatloaf! This super scrumptious one, from Lynn’s Recipes is what we call Daddy’s Favorite these days – my husband and kids are crazy about it! I’m so happy Lynn shared it in her awesome vlog.

Recipe and image courtesy of YouTube and Lynn’s Recipes – check out her other amazing recipes as well!

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Quick Tip: Sometimes I add other grated vegetables, as well!

You Cannot Lose With This Fantastic Recipe

I am looking forward to getting back to the usual, everyday dinner rotation after all these festive holiday meals! Don’t get me wrong; we all love a delicious, special dinner for Thanksgiving or Christmas, but after eating ham, smoked salmon, roast, red wine gravy and a gazillion different kinds of creamy salads for a few days in a row, you start missing the regular weeknight meals. Or at least that’s what’s happening to me.

I still have the New Year’s feast to deal with but I’m already planning for my first full week of soups, salads and casseroles. “Nothing special” sounds really special to me, at this point!

I asked my family what they would like for their first non-holiday meal and two out of three said meatloaf, so that’s what it’s going to be then! I have a really good recipe I’ve trusted for years – it’s from canarybird01 over at GardenWeb. My family is crazy about this recipe and I’ve shared it with so many people – now I wanted to share it with you, too!

Visit GardenWeb for canarybird01’s delicious recipes!

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Quick Tip: Use condensed tomato soup or tomato puré – never ketchup!

Everyone Should Know How To Make This Meal!

Do you ever get the feeling you’ve made ALL your recipes a thousand times already, and you just don’t want to make any of them, ever again?

Well, I do, and apparently my kids feel the same way, too… I have taught them to be grateful and appreciate everything they have, including a warm meal every day. But I totally understand that they roll their eyes, when they find out we’re having some form of chicken and noodles for the third time in two weeks. So lately, I’ve been on the lookout for easy weeknight dinner recipes that would be both, healthy and inexpensive.

This traditional carrot rice loaf recipe from Lois’ wonderful blog Stuffed At The Gill’s is pretty awesome! This would make a tasty side dish but it is rich in protein, so you could just as well serve it as the main dish, too.

I have been looking for healthier dinner ideas that would get me back on track, after all this holiday meal craziness. This carrot rice loaf is something I plan on making very often, over the next few weeks! Big thanks to Lois for sharing this!

Visit Lois’ blog Stuffed At The Gill’s for more, yummy recipes!

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Quick Tip: Use your favorite kind of cheese for this!

Warm Yourself Up With A Soup Your Granny Used To Make!

It’s getting cold here up North! With a couple of pretty bad snow storms and below zero temperatures I have been thinking of moving my whole family to the Caribbean islands, or any place where flip flops are the only shoes you’ll ever need. But since it’s virtually impossible to make such a move at this point, I’ve had to settle for easier ways to keep warm.

And, you know, it’s not that bad to enjoy a bowl of hearty soup inside the house, by the fire, and watch the snowfall. Especially when you have a recipe as delicious as this one! It’s a potato soup with cheddar and bacon – very similar to the one my grandmother used to make, and I think it’s perfect for this time of year. Not that you couldn’t eat it in the middle of the summer, too!

Even if you already have a great potato soup recipe, I recommend giving this one a try. It is far better than any other soup I’ve had, and every time I make this my family gobbles it up faster than you could imagine.

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Quick Tip: Use turkey bacon for a leaner option.

Utter Bliss Is How I Would Describe This Awesome Slow Cooker Dish!

What an easy way to prepare an outstanding side dish for your special dinner! I have always loved my slow cooker but over the holidays it becomes even more important to me. I don’t even dare to think about all the hassle I would have to go through, if I didn’t have my crock pot to help me out with all these massive family meals. Things tend to get a little crazy even now!

These scalloped potatoes with ham are going to be the star of our next get-together. I’ve made this recipe a couple of times already and it turned out divine! You could basically serve this as the main dish on a regular weeknight (and I probably will), but for a special meal I’m going to call it a side dish.

You barely need 15 minutes to put this together, and then all you have to do is wait for the crock pot to do its job. That, and prepare the rest of the meal… Unless you’d like to serve only this, which wouldn’t be a bad option at all!

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Quick Tip: This recipe makes 6 servings.

Spend Time With Your Family, Not By The Stove!

Are ya’ll getting ready for the holiday madness, or has it already begun where you live? I’m calling it madness but, of course, I love every minute of it. Shopping for presents, planning for the tree and the decorations, enjoying a mug of mulled wine by the fireplace… Ok, I admit it’s not always as serene as it sounds and I’ve had my moments of despair over the years!

The other day I realized most of these not-so-enjoyable moments have had to do with preparing meals for the extended family. I love having everyone over at my house for Christmas, but occasionally it does get a little overwhelming. Everyone always offers to help but, you know, I’m one of those people who don’t want guests to slave away in the kitchen.

So, this year it is my mission to choose super easy, quick and delicious recipes that can be whipped up in no time, even for a larger crowd. I would also like to keep the costs down so I’m keeping a close eye on the ingredients, too! This breakfast recipe ticks all the boxes!

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Quick Tip: Drizzle a little bit of hot sauce on top, before serving!

This Casserole Is Sure To Be a Hit With Your Family And Friends

I am a Northerner, through and through, but I absolutely LOVE Southern food. I mean, I’d be in complete denial if I were to say that the Southern folks didn’t know how to cook.

From casseroles to amazing entrees our friends from the south were blessed with magical cooking hands. That is why I’m totally on board with giving this grits and greens casserole a shot. It looks unbelievably creamy and it has bacon in it. Score! I think it will make a wonderful addition to my holiday table.

The robustness of this recipe makes it a wonderful addition to any meal. It’s quite filling, so a little goes a long way. I’ve had great success dividing the dish before baking and then freezing it. Simply add the bacon and cheese when you’re ready to do the final baking. I always add a little more bacon when I make this dish (I’ve done 2 practice runs and each time the casserole comes out divine.) My husband and kids are big bacon and cheese eaters so they barely noticed the greens in this casserole. Yay!

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Quick Tip: Add extra bacon to this dish if you prefer.