Thanksgiving Meatloaf
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tuftearsI've made Chinese-style meatloaf with hoisin sauce, and meatloaf with honey smoke BBQ sauce, but for Thanksgiving, I decided to try and make a Thanksgiving style meatloaf.
I used this recipe: Making Turkey Meatloaf
However, instead of two pounds of turkey, I used about 1.25 pounds of ground turkey, 0.75 pound of grated carrots and 0.5 pounds of chopped celery. I also added some honey for sweetness, and in place of cranberry jelly for a topping, I tried to make a brown butter sauce-- didn't work that well, unfortunately, I'll use a more standard gravy next time. I must remember to drain off the turkey's juice from the partway mark and use that for the gravy.
I cooked the green beans in a wok, steaming them with chicken stock, ginger, and garlic and a pinch or three of salt. They came out very well!
I think the turkey meatloaf came out pretty well. I'm not sure if I'd recommend using honey; I like it but it may not fit your idea of a Thanksgiving meal.
For dessert, I have some apple pastries (ready made) to be baked in the oven! Since I'm eating and cooking at home, a whole apple pie would be too much.
I used this recipe: Making Turkey Meatloaf
However, instead of two pounds of turkey, I used about 1.25 pounds of ground turkey, 0.75 pound of grated carrots and 0.5 pounds of chopped celery. I also added some honey for sweetness, and in place of cranberry jelly for a topping, I tried to make a brown butter sauce-- didn't work that well, unfortunately, I'll use a more standard gravy next time. I must remember to drain off the turkey's juice from the partway mark and use that for the gravy.
I cooked the green beans in a wok, steaming them with chicken stock, ginger, and garlic and a pinch or three of salt. They came out very well!
I think the turkey meatloaf came out pretty well. I'm not sure if I'd recommend using honey; I like it but it may not fit your idea of a Thanksgiving meal.
For dessert, I have some apple pastries (ready made) to be baked in the oven! Since I'm eating and cooking at home, a whole apple pie would be too much.
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Date: 2011-11-25 04:17 am (UTC)That looks mighty tasty! :D
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Date: 2011-11-25 05:48 am (UTC)*shares* Plenty of leftovers even!
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Date: 2011-11-25 07:13 am (UTC)=^.^=
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Date: 2011-11-25 07:18 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-25 04:17 pm (UTC)And I'm not a meatloaf fan, but that does look pretty tasty!
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Date: 2011-11-26 08:20 am (UTC)What's your beef with meatloaf (pun intended)? Not substantial or meaty enough, maybe?
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Date: 2011-11-25 06:32 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-26 08:21 am (UTC)