Kid and Adult Tested and Approvedby Lyn Lomasi, Write W.A.V.E. Media Staff  This isn't your ordinary meatloaf recipe. I have tried many meatloaf recipes and some were good, but none were what I was looking for. A good meatloaf recipe seemed hard to come by (as did finding one without milk as an ingredient), so I had to make my own. It is a combination of my mom's meatloaf recipe and my own added adaptations. Some meatloaf recipes I tried would turn out dry or be lacking in flavor. Not this one. In fact, this meatloaf is pretty tender and also has a bold, somewhat spicy kick to it. To get the full effect of this spicy meatloaf recipe, be sure to follow the instructions exactly.
Being that we have a large household to satisfy, not every meal is enjoyed by every single family member. There is generally a complaint from someone about some ingredient contained in the recipe (or one that is missing). However, this meatloaf recipe has been requested by every family member at least a few dozen times. So, in our house, this meatloaf is a sure bet for avoiding complaints. Ingredients: - 3 pounds fresh ground beef (humane and organic) - 2 eggs (humane and organic) - 1 diced organic roma tomato - 2 diced organic green onions - 2 tbsp organic chicken broth - The following spice blend to taste: garlic powder, salt, cayenne pepper, black pepper, chili powder, paprika - 2 diced organic carrots (for tenderness and flavor) - 1 diced organic potato - 2 slices of toasted bread (crushed) - Your favorite non-GMO BBQ sauce (optional) - Non-GMO Ketchup (optional) In addition to the ingredients, you will need a glass rectangle 9 x 12 cake pan and a large mixing bowl. Instructions: Preheat the oven to 350 F. The first step in making your meatloaf is to place the ground beef in a large mixing bowl. Throw in all the ingredients, except for the BBQ sauce and ketchup. Mix it up by kneading the ingredients in with your hands. For the sake of those who will be eating this, be respectful and wash your hands before preparing this dish. Once all the ingredients have been well-blended, take your raw meatloaf concoction and place it inside the cake pan. Smooth out the raw meatloaf mixture so that it neatly takes up the whole pan. If your oven tends to cook quickly, cover the meatloaf with foil. Stick it in the oven for about an hour or until it is browned and there is no pink in the middle. Then, if desired, spread ketchup over one half of the meatloaf and BBQ sauce over the other. The reason for both is simply because everyone has a different preference here, so everyone is covered. You can also opt not to use either. If you use one or both of those, put the meatloaf back in for about 5 minutes and then take it out and serve. Be careful not to eat too much. Side Menu Suggestions: I suggest picking two of the items below as side dishes. In our house, these would be homemade as well. - Mama's Easy Country Soul Food Cabbage - Southern Potato Salad - Cornbread - Mashed Potatoes - Macaroni & Cheese - Green Beans & Potatoes - Southern-Style Greens *Note: In case frequent readers notice inconsistency, it is true that some household members no longer eat meat at all. But this is still used for those who do.
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by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer  Photo via A Health Blog at Flickr.com Your brain is an amazing thing. It controls your entire body. That said, we need to be sure we are taking proper care of our brains. The best way to do that is to eat food that enrich the brain's functions. Both kids and adults should eat to feed the brain. The 4 groups of foods that do this are fatty acids, amino acids, glucose, and micronutrients. Fatty acids (foods and supplements containing Omega-3 and Omega-6)
Amino Acids (Proteins)
Glucose (carbohydrates)
Micronutrients
How to Manage From the lists above, we can gather that the best brain foods are fruits and vegetables, fish, dairy, whole grains, and meat and legumes (in moderation). If your kids are a bit picky, try making kid-friendly combinations of the correct nutrients. You also may want to try slight variations to any of the meal suggestions to fit your child's taste. Just refrain from adding those nasty refined sugars. Sure they may taste good, but numerous studies have shown that sugar can be hazardous to the brain. Breakfast ideas to feed the brain
Snack ideas to feed the brain
Lunch and dinner ideas to feed the brain
*I originally published a version of this via Yahoo Contributor Network
by Lyn Lomasi, Staff Writer  Chinese food is a favorite of many adults, but often children won't share the same sentiments. Tweens can be especially picky because they are starting to fully develop and realize their own tastes. Are you tired of desiring your favorite Chinese entrees, only to forgo them for something more kid-friendly? Well, now you may be able to enjoy your beloved Chinese food again, your tween included. The recipes below have been tried and loved by my children, who used to balk at the thought of Chinese food. Over time, using these recipes of mine also helped to ease them into trying and liking the authentic ones.
Egg Rolls Many egg rolls contain things tween kids are unfamiliar with and so they often shy away from them. In order to avoid this issue, what I like to do is substitute those ingredients for ones kids are more likely to enjoy. Rather than pork or beef, I will use chicken or scrambled eggs. Keep the egg roll ingredients as simple as possible, eliminating the things your kids don't like. You can even mix it up and add slightly non-traditional Chinese food items that your kids enjoy. Beef Lo Mein Often the beef lo mein served in many restaurants will contain things like onions that children might be hesitant to taste. Eliminating some of the garlic, as well as the raw onions, from the recipe tones down the flavor for the kids. Sometimes you can just use powdered versions of both, as it's really the sight of the fresh garlic and onions that tweens will frown about. It will be just as tasty, but your tweens don't have to see those ingredients they don't like. "Un"-Sesame Chicken Some children will shy away from the sesame seeds, so you can trick them by using sesame oil instead or substituting orange chicken for sesame chicken. The texture of foods is very important when it comes to satisfying kids. You can make the orange or un-sesame chicken more interesting by leaving the sauce to the side for dipping. This makes things fun for the kids. If you really enjoy the sesame seeds, consider making two sauces. Egg Drop Soup Since egg-drop soup is structured differently than other soups, a child might refuse to taste it. The broth is very thin and then the child can see huge chunks of things floating around in there. This might strike a child's mind as a bit odd. Consider accenting it with some of your child's favorite noodle shapes. While noodles are not a traditional ingredient in egg drop soup, adding a small amount may open your child up more to trying it out. You may gradually be able to take away the noodles as your tween grows. Tween-Friendly Fried Rice Fried rice often contains vegetables that tweens do not prefer, such as peas and carrots. You don't have to eliminate these vegetables. Instead, I suggest pureeing them and stirring them in as the rice is cooking. This keeps the nutritional value. But your kids don't even need to see those veggies lurking. Chances are, whatever is out of sight is also out of mind. If your kids also have a thing against eggs, you can add them to the puree as well. You can also tone down some of the spices by using less. Most any cuisine that your tweens may have something against can be adjusted to fit their needs. You just have to be creative in your preparation methods. Whether you are going to hide the ingredient or eliminate it altogether, there's always a way to make your favorite cuisines kid-friendly. Don't stop enjoying your favorite foods. Just learn to cook them in new ways. *I originally published via Yahoo Contributor Network |
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