American Recipe

MEATLOAF

Preparation Time: 10 min
Cooking Time: 75 min

INGREDIENTS:
* 1 packet/envelope of onion soup mix
* 2 pounds of ground beef (or meat loaf mix)
* 3/4 cup of dry bread crumbs
* 2 eggs
* 3/4 cup of water
* 2/3 cup of ketchup - divided

DIRECTIONS:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees

In a large bowl combine soup mix, ground beef, bread crumbs, eggs, water, and only 1/3 cup of the ketchup. (Save the remaining 1/3 cup of ketchup for the toping.)

In a 9 X 13 inch baking pan shape into loaf

Spread the remaining ketchup over the top of the meatloaf

Bake 1 hour and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.




Chicken Sandwich

Preparation Time: 3 min
Cooking Time: 5 min

INGREDIENTS:
* 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
* ½ tsp oregano
* 1 tsp of garlic powder
* 6 tbsp. of pesto
* 6 ounces of jarred roasted peppers
* A couple of handfuls of arugula
* 1 clove of garlic
* 2 ciabatta rolls
* A little extra virgin olive oil
* Salt and pepper to taste
Makes 2 hearty sandwiches.

DIRECTIONS:
Drizzle rolls with a little extra virgin olive oil. Pop them under the broiler for 5 minutes or until toasty. Rub each roll with a garlic clove and set aside.

Rub each chicken breast with a little extra virgin olive oil before seasoning with salt, pepper, oregano and garlic powder. Grill each breast for 4-5 minutes per side or until cooked thru. Once cool enough to handle, slice cooked breasts in half horizontally.

Spread pesto on each side of the toast. Layer arugula, chicken, peppers, and more arugula. Pop the top on and enjoy!!







Marinated Chicken

PREP TIME : 15 Min
COOK TIME: 15 Min

INGREDIENTS
* 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
* 1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
* 1/4 teaspoon pepper
* 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves

DIRECTIONS
1. Combine the first five ingredients; spread on both sides of chicken. Place chicken on plate. Marinate at room temperature for 10-15 minutes or for several hours in the refrigerator. Grill, uncovered, over medium coals, turning once, for 10-15 minutes or until juices run clear.