Sunday Best
Posted
Sun, 10/07/07
I have to admit I wasn't thrilled with Paula Deen the first time I saw her in action on The Food Network. No offense intended, but the Southern drawl becomes less than charming after so many repeats of "ya'll." Then I saw her on Larry King Live a few months ago, and was impressed with the woman as a person. She went through quite a bit to get to where she is today, and I can't help but admire that. (Please Note: This blog entry was posted six years before the racist debacle surrounding Deen in 2013).
That being said, Sunday dinner was a rendition of Paula Deen's Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf. As usual, I made adjustments to suit my own tastes. Changes are noted below.
Old-Fashioned Meat Loaf
aka "Basic" Meatloaf Recipe by Paula Deen
1 LB ground beef
1/2 C chopped bell pepper(I used celery instead)
8 oz. canned diced tomatoes with juice(omitted)
1/2 C quick-cooking oats(I used plain breadcrumbs)
Topping
Preheat oven to 375-degrees F. Mix all meatloaf ingredients well and place in a baking dish. Shape into a loaf. (Instead of shaping the meat into a loaf pan, I molded it with my hands and laid it out on a broiler pan lined with foil for baking instead). I think Paula Deen cooked meat loaf without using a loaf pan in a different episode of her show. Topping: Mix ingredients for topping and spread on loaf. Bake for one hour.
From Episode #PA1B12. Copyright 2006 Television Food Network, G.P., All Rights Reserved.
I prepared couscous mixed with fresh peas as a side dish as well.
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