Barbecue Meat Loaf

Barbecue Meat Loaf

Ingredients:

24 ounces ground sirloin
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/3 cup barbecue sauce, divided
1 tablespoon mustard
1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 large egg

Procedure:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together ground sirlion, panko, onion, 2-3 tablespoons barbecue sauce, mustard, chili powder, garlic, salt, pepper and eggs. Scoop out the mixture and place on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Shape mixture into a 9″ x 5″ loaf. Using a pastry brush, spread remaining barbecue sauce over the top. Bake for about 1 hour or until a thermometer registers around 160. Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans

Autumn Apple, Pear, and Cheddar Salad with Pecans

Ingredients:

1 cup apple juice
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
10 cup gourmet salad greens (about 10 ounces)
1 cup seedless red grapes, halved
1 medium McIntosh apple, cored and cut into 18 wedges
1 medium Bartlett pear, cored and cut into 18 wedges
1/4 cup (1 ounce) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tablespoons chopped pecans, toasted

Procedure:

Place apple juice in a small saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until reduced to about 3 tablespoons (about 10 minutes). Combine reduced apple juice, vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper, stirring with a whisk. Combine greens, grapes, apple, and pear in a large bowl. Drizzle with apple juice mixture; toss gently to coat. Sprinkle with cheese and nuts.