My Week in Food

Super Bowl Schtick: Green Bay on a Stick

Turkey Meatloaf with Shredded Apple & Garlic; “Barefoot in Paris” Herbed New Potatoes

Corn Chowder from Plaza Deli Cafe

Chicken Caprese Panini at the new Computer History Museum cafe
Chicken Caprese Panini @ Computer History Museum

Bobo at Zog’s Dogs in San Francisco
The Bobo @ Zog's Dogs

And finally, unphotographed but equally delicious: Ensalada Tostada at Reposados in Palo Alto

Bon Appetit!

Meatloaf Mania

I’m no stranger to turkey meatloaf and meatballs. In the past I’ve written tabloid-like posts about “Killer Meatloaf” and “Best Meatloaf Ever,” which may sound extreme given it’s not the most glamorous dish. But meatloaf is comforting and cozy for fall, and turkey keeps it light.

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I’ve experimented with different ways to keep the lean meat tender and most, and to avoid the rubbery effect. Tonight I used pear instead of apples, along with gorgonzola crumbles. Another trick to add to the list along with shredded apples, honey, or pumpkin.

Happy Fall!

Surprise Pairings

Meatloaf + mashed potatoes = no surprise. Chardonnay + dried apricots? Mmm. The last two nights have been slightly scrappy – using leftover ingredients, I’ve stumbled upon some pleasant pairings of flavor and texture:

  • Last night, I added chopped celery, onion and grated apples to ground turkey to make a deliciously moist meatloaf. (See apple discovery here)
  • Tonight we had creamy mashed potatoes with the leftover meatloaf. Always a very complementary combination of tastes and texture.
  • The chopped celery also made a nice addition to creamy spinach salad – adding a refreshing crunch to each bite.
  • For dessert, we had dried apricots which left a sweet, tart aftertaste that created a delicious palate with a swig of Chardonnay.

Sometimes it’s the little things!

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