Meat Loaf...Microwave Style

My South Carolina sister, Dottie, (actually, she's my only sister) sent this recipe to me the other day. She got it from her sister-in-law probably 10 years ago and never looked back. While I haven't tried this version yet, it sounds delicious so I wanted to share it with you.

Microwave Meat Loaf

Sauce:

8 oz. tomato sauce
1/3 cup brown sugar
2 tsp. prepared mustard

Meat Loaf:

2 lbs. ground beef
2 eggs, slightly beaten
1/4 cup cracker or bread crumbs
1 pkg Lipton dry onion soup
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper

Mix the sauce together and set aside.

Combine all the other ingredients and add half of the sauce – stir thoroughly - feel free to use your hands! It's much easier and does a much better job!
Place in a microwaveable round casserole or bundt pan. Pour the remaining sauce on top. Cook on full power for 14-16 minutes or until temperature of 160 degrees is reached.

And there you have it! Looks delicious, doesn't it? And...now I'm hungry... And...now I'm off to see what I can have for dinner!

Oh, but before I go, I want to remind you to be sure and save enough for the ever-popular meat loaf sandwiches the next day...

Now I'm REALLLLLLLLLLLY hungry!

Pot Roast, Wine and Lots of Family...

I probably should have broken this up into at least a couple of posts but it was a fun-filled weekend with good food, good 'beverages' and most of all, good company! So let's start by flashbacking to Friday...

It started with the last post - Sauteed Shrimp and Guam Rice...check out the comment from the 'diner'! Apparently, that went over very well! And then onto Saturday...

Bananas, tangerines, English Muffins, coffee, etc., in the morning...then we did BLT's and chips for lunch...how can anyone find something to complain about that! Mike and Mikey spent a good part of the morning and afternoon with us and I'm still wondering why I didn't take pictures! But that little boy is just such a joy to sit and watch!

So on to the Pot Roast...

Start by browning a chuck roast or any cut of your choice in olive oil and Worcestershire Sauce. Garlic pepper sprinkled heavily on the roast is definitely a plus!

Dutch Oven or Crockpot...either way...add a little water and let the roast cook for several hours.


Then add the potatoes and carrots...or anything other veggies you desire! Roast until done.

There were only 3 of us and not that much left over...must mean I did a great job! Pat on the back for me!

Onto Sunday...

A little brunwich bar...fix your own sandwich, add a few pickles and chips to prepare for the next adventure.

And then off to the San Sebastian Winery in St. Augustine...

I can't tell you how relaxing it is to just sit and listen to the music with good company...


Vinny Jacobs was our entertainment for the afternoon...he does a little bit of Billy Joel, Jimmy Buffet...just kind of laid back music...so enjoyable and relaxing.

I was able to get the recipes for the best part of the day. So first, (my personal favorite)



White Sangria...

1 Bottle Vintners White
1 Bottle Dry Sparkling Wine
4 oz. Triple Sec
Sliced Fresh Fruit (oranges, apples, kiwis, limes)
Add ice, chill for a few hours and serve

And...



Spiced Sangria...

Okay, first I need to be honest...this picture is not Spiced but Red...looks the same but they don't serve the Spiced...

1 Bottle Vintners Red
1 San Sebastian Mulling Spice Bag
1 Orange, sliced
1 Lemon, sliced
1 Kiwi, sliced
1 can 7-UP

Combine first 5 ingredients in large pitcher and refrigerate. Remove spice bag after one hour (can be reused if placed in plastic bag and freeze). Add 7-UP immediately before serving over ice.

And now onto the dinner at Darumas...

Well, first we had to have the meet and greet at David and Lianna's house...


Are you lookin' at me???

"Appetizers with Kodi"

And now really onto the dinner at Darumas...

Anyone who has ever been to a Japanese Steak House is salivating right now...we didn't take pictures of the food but we all know how phenomenal it is...

Happy!

And done! He couldn't have said it better!