WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE TUESDAY!

Onion Mushroom Meatloaf/Sweet Potato Fries/Salad and Raw Baby Carrots

Yes, it was as good as it looks!

Tahini Garlic Salad Dressing

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons flavored vinegar ( I used basil vinegar I made with basil from my garden)
1 teaspoon Honey Dijon Mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic paste or more to taste
2 teaspoons tahini

Pumpkin seeds (Optional...to sprinkle on top of salad)

Add all ingredients to a bottle and shake well. Toss with your favorite salad ingredients ( I used lettuce, red peppers, tomato, chopped avocado and chopped apple) Spoon onto a plate and sprinkle some pumpkin seeds on top.

Onion Mushroom Meatloaf

1 pound lean hamburger
1 to 1 1/2 cups sliced mushrooms (reserve a few to garnish the top)
1 large onion chopped fine
1/2 pepper (I used red)
2 eggs
3/4 cups seasoned bread crumbs
1 package onion soup mix
pepper to taste
3/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix all the ingredients (except cheese and reserved mushrooms) together in a large bowl. After you've mixed it well, spoon into a large loaf pan or an 8x8 inch baking pan. Top with reserved mushrooms. Bake for 45 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle on cheese. Bake another 15 minutes.

Bon Appétit!

Marisa

WHAT'S ON YOUR PLATE TUESDAY!

"One of the delights of life is eating with friends,
second to that is talking about eating.
And, for an unsurpassed double whammy,
there is talking about eating while you
are eating with friends."
-Laurie Colwin 'Home Cooking'

Always "snap happy" I've taken it to a whole new level since entering the "bloggie universe" a year ago. Not only do I photograph family, friends, amazing vistas and nature, I find myself captivated by what makes it to my plate. Seldom do I eat anything I prepare without first taking a picture of it to compliment recipes I may decide to post, but I'm sure I'm not the only blogger who has fallen into this habit.

Good food is meant to be shared and since I hate eating alone, I invite everyone to join me for a virtual coming together at "Getting Back To Basics" where we can sit around and talk about eating, share some recipes, photos, or quotes about food and maybe share a few laughs as well.

So whether you're a connoisseur of fine food or good wholesome home cooked meals, a vegan or a "raw foodist, "... come, join me at my table on Tuesdays for some fun. Grab my badge and place it on your side bar with a link back to me so more will see it and take part. I apologize in advance for any speed bumps we may encounter along the way as this is my first attempt using Mr. Linkey. Our first installment of, "What's On Your Plate Tuesday" will be on April, 27th.
See you on then...oh, and feel free to bring a bottle of wine to the table.

Bon Appétit!

Marisa