BAREFOOT BLOGGERS - Individual Meat Loaves

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Tonya of What's On My Plate was the host this week for Barefoot Bloggers.  She chose Ina Garten's individual meat loaves.  I love meatloaf so I was anxious to try Ina's.  Since there are only two of us, I did cut the recipe down and made only two loaves.  They were delicious!  Usually I use bought breadcrumbs, but I was out so I made my own breadcrumbs in the food processor with frozen wheat bread.  And I used dried thyme instead of fresh just for convenience sake.  I also used tomato paste from a handy tube rather than ketchup on top.  I will definitely be making these on a regular basis.  Be sure to check out Tonya's blog to get the recipe!   Guess I could have made my tomato pattern a bit prettier on top, but it's the taste that counts, right?  Have a great week everyone!


Comments

Leslie said…
Oh boy, do these look good! I never thought of using tomato paste on the top...I bought a whole bottle of ketchup for these.

Yes, being allergic to shellfish is sad. I love shellfish, but sometimes it doesn't love me, and I've become allergic to epinephrine so no more taking chances.
March 11, 2010 at 9:40 AM
Anonymous said…
We really liked these, too! Yours look great.
March 11, 2010 at 10:56 AM
Anonymous said…
Great tip with the paste, they look scrummy. Well done.
March 11, 2010 at 2:13 PM
Joanne said…
Those look great. I'll have to get that recipe. It would be a super freezer option for Ted when I want Tofu!
March 11, 2010 at 5:51 PM
Future Grown-Up said…
Love the tip about tomato paste tubes..I'll have to check that out.

Don't sell your meat loaves short...they look very good and very yummy to me.
March 11, 2010 at 7:55 PM
Karen/Shortbread said…
We loved these, too. Even my husband who isn't a fan of meatloaf at all, and the kids who aren't a fan of much of anything!
March 12, 2010 at 8:43 AM
Anonymous said…
Individual meat loaves are so cute. :)
March 15, 2010 at 10:56 PM
AmyRuth said…
Ummmm I love meatloaf too. Guess that makes me a southern girl, huh...? Looks delicious. I need to drag out my Ina books. I have hers in my CB collection.
Thanks for the inspriation. Wonder if Corbin might like having his own individual meat loaf? Hmmmm?
AmyRuth
March 16, 2010 at 12:20 PM
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