I have been digging the Spicy Meat Loaf recipe on pg 356 of the Nourishing Traditions cookbook. This thing is beast: tender, crusty on the outside and very substantial. I spread an entire can of tomato paste on top instead of the recommended 4 Tbsp because it's nice not to have to store a few T's of t. paste somewhere. Pour a cup of water in the baking pan before baking for 1.5 hours! Leftovers are slices fried in butter and served with fried eggs on top in the morning, or made into cold meat loaf sandwiches with tomatoes, lettuce, tons of mayo on homemade bread, if possible. Seriously to die for! We are trying to eat more traditional diets with lots of meat (head to tail), full fat dairy, fish, eggs, cooked veggies, unadulterated grains/flours and all forms of potatoes.....and happily dessert is often on the table, too! Desserts made with milk, eggs, butter and often fruits. Evidently sugar is not toxic when cooked up in a buttery dessert at home, no twinkies allowed. I do not miss a twinkie when I am enjoying old fashioned yellow cake with chocolate icing.....loaded with butter, milk and sour cream. These grand people knew what they were doing! No snacking between meals or you'll spoil your dinner, remember that? Honestly, I do not mind waiting.
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Damn good eating like my grandparents and great-grandparents +++++ enjoyed. Anyone else focused on real food and not cutting out stuff like grains, sugar....etc?.
