Tuesday's Meal...

Mom's Turkey Meatloaf

You will need:

• 3/4 cup oats, rolled, quick cooking
• 1/2 cup milk, fat free
• 2 pounds turkey, ground
• 1 medium onion, peeled
• 1/2 cup pepper, red, bell, seeded and chopped
• 2 large eggs beated
• 2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• pepper, black, freshly ground
• 8 oz. tomato sauce, low sodium

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 350*F
2. In a small bowl, stir together the oats and milk and allow to soak while you get the rest of the ingredients together, at least 3 minutes.
3. Thinly slice one-quarter of the onion into rings and set aside. Finely chop the rest of the onion. In a large owl, combine the turkey, oatmeal mixture, chopped onion, bell pepper, eggs, Worcestershire, ketchup, salt, and a few grinds of pepper. Mix just until well combined.
4. Transfer the mixture to a 9 x 13-inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high. Pour the tomato sauce over the meatloaf and sprinkle with the sliced onions. Bake until and instant-read meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part registers 160*F, about 1 hour.
5. Remove from the oven and let rest for 10 to 15 minutes before slicing.

Parmesan Mashed Potatoes

You will need:

• 1 1/4 pounds potatoes, unpeeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1/4 cups buttermilk, low-fat
• 1/4 cups milk, fat-free, or 1%
• 2 tablespoons cheese, parmesan, freshly grated
• salt, to taste
• 2 teaspoon butter, unsalted, cut into 4 pieces

Preparation:

1. Place the potatoes in a steamer basket fitted over a large pot of boiling water. Cover and steam until potatoes are knife tender, 12 to 15 minutes.
2. While the potatoes are cooking, combine the buttermilk and regular milk in a small saucepan and cook over the lowest possible heat until just warm. Be careful not to let boil or the milk will curdle.
3. Drain the potatoes, return them to their pot, add the warmed milk, and mash together to the consistency you prefer. Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt. if desired, serve with a dab of butter on top.

Roasted Green Beans and Tomatoes

You will need:

• cooking spray
• 4 cups beans, green, trimmed
• 4 cups tomatoes, cherry, halved
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• salt to taste
• pepper to taste

Preparation:

1. Preheat the oven to 375*F. Coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
2. In a bowl combine green beans, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Mix to coat the vegetables evenly.
3. Place the green bean and tomato mixture on the baking sheet and bake in the oven for 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender and browned to desired level.
4. Serve warm