Traditional Meatloaf

Ingredients

3 slices bread

1 large egg, lightly beaten

2/3 C. 2% milk

1 C. (4oz) shredded cheddar cheese

1 medium onion, finely chopped

1/2 C. finely shredded carrot

1 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

1 1/2lbs ground beef

Glaze:

1/4 C. packed brown sugar

1/4 C. ketchup

1 tbsp. mustard

Directions

1) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Tear bread into 2 in. pieces; place in a blender. Cover & pulse to form coarse crumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Stir in egg, milk, cheese, onion, carrot, salt & pepper. Add beef; mix lightly but thoroughly. Transfer to a greased 9 x 5in. loaf pan.

2) In a small bowl, mix glaze ingredients; spread over loaf. Bake 60-75 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160 degrees. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Prep: 15 minutes

Bake: 1 hour + standing

Serves: 6

Sticky Chicken

Ingredients

4 (5oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

1/4 C. hoisin sauce

3 tbsp. canola oil

1 tbsp. each grated fresh ginger, honey & soy sauce

2 1/2 tsp. hot red chili sauce

1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic

Directions

1) Whisk hoisin sauce, 1 tbsp. of the canola oil, ginger, honey, soy sauce, hot red chili sauce * garlic in a large bowl. Add chicken to mixture in bowl & toss.

2) Heat remaining oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook 10 minutes, turning once, until cooked. Serve with rice.

This is a really tasty dish. You may want to double the recipe.