Brown Sugar Glazed Meatloaf

1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup ketchup
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 - 1.5 lbs of lean ground beef
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup milk
2 eggs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 pkg dry onion soup mix
3/4 cup oatmeal

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a loaf pan with foil and coat with nonstick cooking spray.

In a small bowl combine brown sugar, ketchup and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well and set aside.

In a large bowl combine beef, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, milk, eggs, salt, pepper, oatmeal and minced garlic. Combine well. Then add in 1/3 of brown sugar mix.

Pour 1/3 of brown sugar mix in bottom of loaf pan.

Place meat in loaf pan and top with remaining brown sugar mix.

Bake for 1 hour.

Recipe found at Sweet Peas Kitchen

Oatmeal Applesauce muffins

Ingredients

• 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats (not instant)
• 1 cup nonfat milk
• 1 cup whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
• 2 egg whites (I’ve used EggBeaters)
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 tsp sugar
• raisins or nuts (optional but I haven’t used either yet)

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Soak the oats in milk for an hour. Spray muffin pan with cooking spray. Combine the oat mixture with the applesauce and egg whites, and mix until combined. In a separate bowl, whisk dry ingredients (except the cinnamon and sugar) together. Add wet ingredients to dry and mix until just combined. Add nuts or raisins if desired. Do not over mix the batter or the muffins will be tough. Spoon muffin mixture into muffin pan. Combine the cinnamon and sugar and top each muffin with some of the mixture. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until done. These can also be frozen and reheated in the microwave for a quick breakfast
2. Recipe found on the taste of the sisterhood website.

Best Baked Beans Ever

8 slices bacon, halved

1 medium onion, cut into small dice

1/2 medium green pepper, cut into small dice

3 large cans (28 ounces each) pork and beans

3/4 cup barbecue sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup distilled or cider vinegar

2 teaspoons dry mustard or 2 tablespoons Dijon

Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees. Fry bacon in large, deep sauté pan skillet until bacon has partially cooked and released about 1/4 cup drippings. Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels. Add onions and peppers to drippings in pan and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes. Add beans and remaining ingredients bring to a simmer. (If skillet is not large enough, add beans and heat to a simmer then transfer to a large bowl and stir in remaining ingredients). Pour flavored beans into a greased 13-by 9-inch (or similar size) ovenproof pan. Top with bacon, then bake until beans are bubbly and sauce is the consistency of pancake syrup, about 2 hours. Let stand to thicken slightly and serve.

Orzo with Tomatoes and Pesto

• 2/3 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
• 2 1/2 tablespoons pesto 
• 1 cup chopped seeded tomato 
• 3 tablespoons thinly sliced green onions
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Prepare Orzo according to box. Drain, rinse toss with remaining ingredients.

Tuna Cakes

Ingredients

• 2 cans tuna in water
• 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 cup plain low fat Greek yogurt
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

 

• Mix everything together in a bowl except for the oil.
• Heat the oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat.
• When hot, measure 1/4 cup mixture for each cake.
• Fry cakes 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
• Enjoy right away

Tips: Make sure to drain the water first. Would be really good with a cilantro lime dipping sauce. Good made with salmon.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars

Reese’s Peanut Butter Bars(from Let’s Dish)

Ingredients
1 cup butter melted
2 cups graham cracker crumbs (use the boxed kind, or grind them in a food processor. Tiny granules.)
2 cups confectioners’ sugar
1 cup + 4 tablespoons peanut butter
1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions
In a medium bowl, mix together the melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, confectioners’ sugar, and 1 cup peanut butter until well blended. Press evenly into the bottom of an ungreased 9×13 inch pan. In a metal bowl over simmering water, or in the microwave, melt the chocolate chips with the peanut butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Spread over the peanut butter layer. Refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.

Smoky corn and black bean pizza

INGREDIENTS

• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1 cup canned black beans, rinsed
• 1 cup fresh corn kernels, (about 2 ears)
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1 pound prepared whole-wheat pizza dough
• 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella, preferably smoked mozzarella

PREPARATION

1. Preheat grill to medium.
2. Combine tomato, beans and corn in a medium bowl. Sprinkle cornmeal onto a large baking sheet. Stretch the dough into about a 12-inch circle and lay it on top of the cornmeal, coating the entire underside of the dough.
3. Transfer the crust from the baking sheet to the grill. Close the lid and cook until the crust is puffed and lightly browned on the bottom, 4 to 5 minutes.
4. Using a large spatula, flip the crust. Spread barbecue sauce on it and quickly sprinkle with the tomato mixture and cheese. Close the lid; grill until the cheese is melted and the bottom of the crust is browned, 4 to 5 minutes

1. Recipe from: eatingwell.com
2. Tips: add cilantro and onion, make sure the beans and corn are drained well.