Do you have a must watch movie for the holidays? One that you just have to watch every single year? I just recently - okay by recently it is something like three years ago - have gotten into the habit of having to watch some movies and it is just not Christmas without them. Yes, it is true I have succumbed and I love it...The movies on my must watch list include Christmas Vacation {ahhhhmmm this year I may be guilty of having watched it already twice...}, Love Actually, Elf, The Grinch who stole Christmas, and Christmas Story. Yes, this is the absolute must list and I certainly do not mind any additions because this is the time to be merry...Oh, and you may not be surprised to hear that the girls are absolutely delighted that there are movies that must be watched ;)
Now on to #SundaySupper and my dish; it was quite hard to find something to fit the bill. I could not think of anything...but after dinner one Friday night we all brainstormed; my dear friend Larissa thought that it had to be meatloaf with mashed potatoes and Ron agreed. So see - this is how it happened. Now this is not the ordinary meatloaf you usually find here but this is not one but six individual loaves; packed with a mix of beef, pork, and lot's of vegetables. The mashed potatoes are also a little more special as they are Horseradish Mashed Potatoes with just a little extra zing....Take a look at one of my little piggies eating her plate...
Individual Meatloaves
- Splash of Olive Oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium green pepper, diced small
- 1 medium carrot, diced small
- 1 tsp paprika
- 2 tsp salt
- 2-3 Tb fresh rosemary coarsely minced
- 1-3/4 lb. ground beef
- 3/4 lb. ground pork
- 1 egg
- 1 - 1-1/2 C Matzo Meal {or other breadcrumbs that are dairy free}
- 1 C or more ketchup
*** Preheat oven to 375 F ***
While the meat loaves are baking in the oven prepare the- Heat Olive Oil in a skillet and when hot
- Add onions, celery, green pepper, and carrot; sauté until vegetables are soft
- Add paprika as well as salt and sauté for another couple of minutes. When vegetables are soft, take the skillet off the heat.
- In a large bowl combine meats with egg and rosemary. Mix well.
- Add cooled off vegetables; mix dough well then
- Add Matzo Meal - you may need a little more, or less.
- Form dough into six individual loaves and place them into one or two baking dishes.
- Top each loaf with a generous amount of ketchup and place in the oven
- Bake for 40 - 45 minutes
Horseradish Mashed Potatoes
- 2-3/4 lb yellow potatoes, scrubbed, and spots cut out
- Generous pinch of salt
- 1 Tb. fresh rosemary coarsely minced
- 2 tsp. fresh horseradish grated
- 1-1/2 - 2 Tb {or more} prepared white horseradish {read label carefully some contain milk}
- 1 Tbs Earth Balance or other Vegan "Butter"
- 2 C "Milk" {I use Almond Milk}
- 1/4 C fresh Italian Parsley chopped
- Place potatoes in a pot, add water until they are coved plus the salt and bring {covered} to a boil.
- Remove lid an cook for about 20 - 30 minutes until potatoes are soft
- Drain the water from the potatoes.
- Place potatoes into a kitchen machine and using the flat beater mix until potatoes are broken up for about a minute or so.
- Add rosemary, horseradish, Earth Balance, and "milk". Mix in the kitchen machine until the potatoes are smooth.
- When potatoes have the desired consistency add parsley and - if needed - additional salt.
Serve individual meatloaves with the horseradish mashed potatoes, and a side salad.
And now it is time to see what everyone else is bringing for this fun event.
Party Appetizers & Snacks:Oven-Roasted Applesauce Scented with Rosemary & Vanilla-Inspired by the song "Christmas in the Trenches"- Shockingly Delicious
Roasted Chestnuts Inspired by the movie "The Christmas Song" - Food Lust People Love
A Popcorn Trio Inspired by the song "Let it Snow" - Hot Momma's Kitchen Chaos
Chai Tea Abominable Snow Buddies Inspired by the movie "Rudolph" - Cupcakes & Kale Chips
Raisin Bran Muffins for a Crowd Inspired by the movie "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation" - In The Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
Icicle Candy and Reindeer Snacks Inspired by the movie "Snow" - Treats & Trinkets
A Christmas Carol Plum Pudding Inspired by the movie "A Christmas Carol" - No One Likes Crumbley Cookies
Yukon Mashed Potato Cakes Inspired by the movie "Rudolph" - Cookin' Mimi
Christmas Pudding Inspired by the song "Over the River and Through the Woods" - A Kitchen Hoor Pumpkin Pudding Inspired by the movie "Nightmare Before Christmas" - Basic N Delicious
Elf-Inspired Christmas "Grams" Inspired by the movie "Elf" - MarocMama
Sugarplums Inspired by the movie "The Nutcracker" - Happy Baking Days
Chai Spiced Roasted Nuts Inspired by the song "Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire" - Take A Bite Out of Boca
Festive Main Dishes
Maple Syrup Spaghetti- Inspired by the movie "Elf"- Momma's Meals
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Classic Caesar Salad Inspired by the movie "The Santa Clause" - The Little Ferraro Kitchen
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Christmas Waffles Inspired by the TV special "A Claymation Christmas Celebration" - Curious Cuisiniere
Chicken Orzo Soup Inspired by the song "12 Days of Christmas" - Family Foodie
Brandied Candied Sweet Potatoes Inspired by the song "Christmas Is The Time To Say ‘I Love You’ " -
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Sweet Holiday Treats:
Gin and Tonic Cupcakes Inspired by Adam Sandler's " The Chanukah Song" - The Girl In The Little Red Kitchen
Chocolate Chip Shortbread Bars Inspired by the movie "Love Actually" - Magnolia Days Gingerbread Marshmallows Inspired by the song "Marshmallow World" - Jane's Adventures in Dinner
Hazelnut Chocolate Chip Cookies Inspired by the movie "The Gremlins" - Killer Bunnies, Inc White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge Inspired by the song "I'm Dreaming of a White Christmas" - Alida's Kitchen
Snowball Cookies - Inspired by the movie "White Christmas" -The Foodie Army Wife
Penuche Fudge Inspired by the movie "Elf" - Pies and Plots
Hot Chocolate Cookies Inspired by the movie "Santa Clause" - Mess Makes Food
South Pacific Coconut Tres Leche Cake Inspired by the movie "South Pacific" -The Ninja Baker
Cookies & Cream Fudge Inspired by the movie "Elf" - The Messy Baker
Cozy Drinks:
Toasted Coconut Hot Cocoa- Inspired by the song "Let It Snow"- Chocolate Moosey
The Christmas Gram Inspired by the movie "Elf" - An Appealing Plan
Eggnog Hot Chocolate Inspired by the movie "National Lampoons Christmas Vacation" - Peanut Butter and Peppers
Vermont Hot Cocoa Inspired by the movie "White Christmas" - Kudos Kitchen By Renee
Spiked Hot Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Floats Inspired by the song "Holly Jolly Christmas " -NeighborFood
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