We're very excited about renowned New York butcher Pat LaFrieda's new cookbook, the aptly named MEAT: Everything You Need To Know. In addition to a hearty lineup of LaFrieda's signature recipes, you'll learn the butchery skills you need to know through stunning photos and detailed diagrams. Just because meatloaf's an old classic doesn't mean you…
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I'm really into restaurants that do a few things really well and don't bother with the rest. The all mac and cheese place down the street? They know my name. The "fried chicken only" place down the street? They know my name, too. Sadly I don't live in Chicago, or The Meatloaf Bakery would know…
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Meatloaf may seem like a simple dish, but to pull off a version worth washing down with a great pint we're turning to Boston Back Bay gastropub Towne. Executive Chef Mark Allen loaned us his expert step-by-step technique to not only upgrading your meat of choice to super-tender ground veal, but stuffing that bad boy…
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The blue plate special is old diner slang for "whatever's cheap and good." Fried chicken, chicken-fried steak and meatloaf all fall under the category of cheap and good, and frankly, we haven't had meatloaf in forever. Check out tonight's meal plan to throw it all together, refer to your diners as "hun," and don't forget…
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When it comes to ground beef, among the most versatile and beloved of ingredients, it's not all about meatballs and burgers and chili. Psh, who are we kidding, yes it is! Few things excite us more than a couple of pounds of fresh 80/20 chuck, straight from the butcher's loving meat-grinder, ready for our bidding.…
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During our recent Burgers and Fries Week, I recognized a sandwich that many forsake for a burger. The truth is, a burger won't fix your craving for a meatloaf sandwich any more than a meatball sub will sate your craving for a burger. I make meatloaf — this meatloaf in particular — for nothing more…
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There are meatloaf recipes, and then there are meatloaf recipes. This one falls under one of those categories. Simply put, like our recipe for mashed potatoes, this is the last one you'll ever need. As with all recipes starring ground beef, we recommend you head to a real-life legitimate butcher for your 80/20 (that's 80%…
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I thought I wanted a burger today, but I was wrong. It's a rookie mistake, and I'm glad I caught myself in time. I'm sure you've done the same: mistakenly eaten a burger for lunch when what you really wanted was a meatloaf sandwich. No, they are not the same thing. A burger is a…
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Meatloaf is one of those irresistible American classics. From serving it doused in brown gravy over a pile of buttery mashed potatoes to taking that first delectable bite of a white bread and mayo-slathered meatloaf sandwich the next day, this is one dish that’s hard to go wrong with. While just about any combination of…
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Who wants meatloaf! Not us, unless it's Mario Batali's homestyle Italian polpettona ripiena, a far more exotic rendition of a ketchup-glazed loaf of meat. A 50/50 ratio of ground beef to sweet or spicy Italian sausage (it's entirely up to you) encases a rainbow of veggies, which keep the meat moist and adds much-needed flavor…
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Corkbar is a wine bar, but that doesn't mean they consider themselves above serving a burger. Chef Thomas Lamont created Corkbar's signature burger with some intriguing alterations. His burger draws inspiration from meatloaf (the food, not the singer). This may seem old-fashioned to some. After all, it is the product of a bygone era of…
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This is no ordinary chicken meatloaf recipe. The couscous here easily replaces the breadcrumbs as a binding agent while keeping the mixture nice and moist, ideal when using ground chicken or turkey because of their tendency to dry out. Alongside sweet sun-dried tomatoes, we fold in some shiitake mushrooms for an awesome earthy flavor. This…
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Making meatloaf is as subjective as building burgers. Some people insist on using breadcrumbs; to others, it's sacrilege. Some people like to mix ground beef, pork, and veal, others swear by 100% ground beef. But today, let's put all that aside and talk turkey.Turkey makes for a leaner and healthier version of classic meatloaf, with…
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This easy meatloaf is one of our best basics recipes because it offers up a tasty, hearty dinner or a killer meatloaf sandwich for minimal effort. And once you have mastered this best basic meatloaf recipe, you can trick it out and make it your own. Consider crazy glazes, wrapping the whole thing in bacon,…
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