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Meatloaf: The Versatile Comfort Food
If meatloaf is in your comfort food category then most likely you grew up with it. Comfort foods are like that. They bring back the memories of childhood and the great smells and tastes from Mom's kitchen.
In all probability my Mom's meatloaf recipe, that is comforting to me, is not the same as your Mom's.
That's what's so great about meatloaf. There's not a definitive recipe.
It's a blank canvas. One of the most versatile meat entrees there is. It can be anything you want it to be.
It's actually more of a food category than it is a food item. In the same manner that soup is a food category.
Meatloaf Basics
Great meatloaf should always be juicy but never greasy. It shouldn't fall apart when sliced. It should not be bland but it should also not be so heavily seasoned that it looses its meatiness.
Even though there's not a definitive recipe there are some basics to every meatloaf recipe.
Naturally it starts with meat. Most recipes call for ground beef but it doesn't have to be all ground beef. You can use a combination of meats including veal, lamb, pork or sausages. The meat is a basic but still versatile.
In addition to the meat you will almost always have some type of binder such as eggs and a starch such as bread or cracker crumbs. Some recipes also include vegetables.
The crumbs help to bind along with the eggs and also serve as an extender for the meat. Vegetables are also an extender and will help to keep the meatloaf moist.
To add to the versatility you can use store bought flavored croutons for the crumbs. Just pulse them in the food processor. You can also buy flavored breadcrumbs.
Vegetable variations make meatloaf even more versatile. I know a lady that cleans her refrigerator of leftovers each week with meatloaf. Her meatloaf is never the same but always good.
You will also see meatloaf recipes that have a topping put on before baking. A favorite is bacon strips. Tomato products are also popular. My Mom used catsup.
Seasoning is a matter of taste. Use whatever you like. If there were anything basic I would say just salt and pepper. Beyond that let your taste buds be your guide.
Want a Mexican meatloaf? Try chili powder and cumin. Use ground tortilla chips as the starch and a taco sauce topper.
How about Italian? Then it's oregano and basil. Garlic croutons or Italian breadcrumbs are good for the starch and of course a good Italian pasta sauce for the topper.
Do you want a meatloaf with an oriental slant? Add in a can of oriental style vegetables and use soy sauce to taste.
Do you see what I mean?
Of course you should still prepare the one that is comforting to you. But you can travel the world from your kitchen with meatloaf and all its variations.
Meatloaf truly is a versatile comfort food.


Rice and Curry Recipes
The Indian food is famous for its wide variety of curries and rice made in accordance with the type of curry served. The spices and condiments used in it give it a different aroma which acts as a natural appetizer. Different dishes require different spices in more or less proportion. Indian rice and curries come in two varieties vegetarian and non-vegetarian. But the best part in it is even a veggie can enjoy dishes like biryani with vegetables as substitute. The staple food of the people in most part of India is rice and curry. Like plain rice which goes along with spicy curry. Plain rice with fish curry.
The Indian curry and rice recipes are fast catching up as a tangy and staple food in the United States. Many of us go in for a variety of Indian food options which you can easily cook in your kitchen. The authentic Indian recipes are talk of the town and to understand the food better you just need to taste it once. Here we will share with you some of the easiest but tasteful Indian rice and curry recipes.
Indian Rice Curry Recipe
One of the simplest of the authentic Indian recipes is the Indian rice curry recipe. This preparation will help you to prepare it in the Indian way leaving a fresh mouthwatering aroma in your entire house. Let’s get started with the Indian rice curry recipe.
Ingredients for the Indian Rice Curry Recipe
2 tsp. of olive oil
1 small onion, properly minced
1/4 cup tart apples, finely chopped
2 tsp. of curry powder
1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper
4 cups evenly cooked white or brown rice
2 cups of canned chickpeas, properly drained
1 Tbs. of fresh lemon juice
Some fresh ground pepper
To start with the preparation of this dish, take oil in a heavy skillet and keep it over medium heat. When the oil is properly heated add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. After this add the apple and sauté for 3 more minutes. Further add the curry powder and cayenne to coat the apple and onion. Add the cooked rice and chickpeas to this mixture and cook through until rice and beans are hot. Once the dish is ready sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot to be cherished by your entire family.

Another of the simplest of the authentic Indian recipes is the Indian vegetable curry recipe which can be cooked in the crock pot or slow cooker. This takes around 7 hours for preparation and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Lets start with the ingredients which are easily available.
Ingredients for Indian Vegetable Curry Recipe
3 potatoes, finely chopped
1 cauliflower, also finely chopped
1 1/2 of cups green peas
3 tomatoes, also finely chopped
3/4 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of chili powder
1 1/2 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of curry
1 cup of water
PREPARATION:
The preparation of the Indian vegetable curry recipe is fairly easy. What you need to do is to place all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cook on low temperature for 5 to 6 hours. When the food is evenly cooked serve hot. You can even garnish it with finely chopped salad.

Resource Box:
Looking for more information on Rice and Curry Recipes check out www.numkitchen.com your guide to Rice and Curry Recipes.


Rice and Curry Recipes
The Indian food is famous for its wide variety of curries and rice made in accordance with the type of curry served. The spices and condiments used in it give it a different aroma which acts as a natural appetizer. Different dishes require different spices in more or less proportion. Indian rice and curries come in two varieties vegetarian and non-vegetarian. But the best part in it is even a veggie can enjoy dishes like biryani with vegetables as substitute. The staple food of the people in most part of India is rice and curry. Like plain rice which goes along with spicy curry. Plain rice with fish curry.
The Indian curry and rice recipes are fast catching up as a tangy and staple food in the United States. Many of us go in for a variety of Indian food options which you can easily cook in your kitchen. The authentic Indian recipes are talk of the town and to understand the food better you just need to taste it once. Here we will share with you some of the easiest but tasteful Indian rice and curry recipes.
Indian Rice Curry Recipe
One of the simplest of the authentic Indian recipes is the Indian rice curry recipe. This preparation will help you to prepare it in the Indian way leaving a fresh mouthwatering aroma in your entire house. Let’s get started with the Indian rice curry recipe.
Ingredients for the Indian Rice Curry Recipe
2 tsp. of olive oil
1 small onion, properly minced
1/4 cup tart apples, finely chopped
2 tsp. of curry powder
1/8 tsp. of cayenne pepper
4 cups evenly cooked white or brown rice
2 cups of canned chickpeas, properly drained
1 Tbs. of fresh lemon juice
Some fresh ground pepper
To start with the preparation of this dish, take oil in a heavy skillet and keep it over medium heat. When the oil is properly heated add the onion and sauté for 3 minutes. After this add the apple and sauté for 3 more minutes. Further add the curry powder and cayenne to coat the apple and onion. Add the cooked rice and chickpeas to this mixture and cook through until rice and beans are hot. Once the dish is ready sprinkle with lemon juice and serve hot to be cherished by your entire family.

Another of the simplest of the authentic Indian recipes is the Indian vegetable curry recipe which can be cooked in the crock pot or slow cooker. This takes around 7 hours for preparation and can be enjoyed by the entire family. Lets start with the ingredients which are easily available.
Ingredients for Indian Vegetable Curry Recipe
3 potatoes, finely chopped
1 cauliflower, also finely chopped
1 1/2 of cups green peas
3 tomatoes, also finely chopped
3/4 tsp of turmeric powder
1/2 tsp of chili powder
1 1/2 tsp of cumin
1 tsp of curry
1 cup of water
PREPARATION:
The preparation of the Indian vegetable curry recipe is fairly easy. What you need to do is to place all ingredients in a crock pot or slow cooker. Cook on low temperature for 5 to 6 hours. When the food is evenly cooked serve hot. You can even garnish it with finely chopped salad.

Resource Box:
Looking for more information on Rice and Curry Recipes check out www.numkitchen.com your guide to Rice and Curry Recipes.