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Show DAVIS COUNTY CLIPPER Tuesday, October 12, 1993 Cl Tempo Moooooooooooooooo Fond memories of this quintessential comfort food run deep so much so that meat loaf has become a front-runnin movement. Consider meat loafs merits. todays Generally simple to prepare, meat loaf bakes unwatched, fare. Made with ground meat, its making it ideal busy-da- y relatively inexpensive, and a wide range of intriguing additions from herbs and spices to leftovers can stretch a pound of meat to feed a small crowd commendably. Even better the next day, meat loaf sandwiches are a brown bag bonanza. d With nostalgia for Moms meat loaf and an eye toward contemporary tastes, home economists at the Pace Picante Sauce Test Kitchens have created a collection of fresh er back-to-basi- cs well-love- takes on this homespun culinary classic. Decidedly different in appearance and savory seasonings, each delicious meat loaf is designed to dazzle, and each relies on versatile Pace Picante Sauce for its garden-fres- h flavor and taste. Select mild, medium or hot picante sauce, as you prefer, for just the desired degree of tongue-tinglin- g jalapeno heat, and be sure to pass extra sauce as a spoon-o- n topping. Team any of these meat loaves with a big-as-Tex- help-yourse- as lf, salad or vegetables and bread to complete a memorable meal. SUPER STUFFED PIZZA LOAF Picante Sauce tomato cup paste pound lean ground beef or ground turkey pound mild Italian sausage, casing removed cup finely chopped onion cup dry bread crumbs IVi cups Pace V4 1 Vi Vi Vi egg, lightly beaten Italian seasoning cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese jar 2 ounces) sliced mushrooms, 1 1 Vi Vi (2-1- drained cup chopped green pepper cup sliced ripe olives (optional) In small bowl, combine picante sauce and tomato paste; mix well. In large bowl, combine meat, sausage, Vi cup of the picante sauce mixture, onion, crumbs, egg and seasoning; mix well. Divide mixture in half. On wax paper, pat each half into d circle. Place one circle in an shallow baking pan; spread with Vi cup of the picante sauce mixture to within Vi inch of edge. Sprinkle with half the cheese; top with mushrooms and green pepper. Place second circle over filling; pinch together edges to seal. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. 1 hour. Remove from oven; top with remaining A cup picante sauce mixture and remaining cheese. Return to oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 6 servings. foil-line- ch INSPIRED BY N PIZZAS WHICH PLACE TOPPINGS IN THE MIDDLE INSTEAD OF ON THE TOP, SUPER STUFFED PIZZA LOAF TAKES IT'S LIVELY TASTE APPEAL FROM A MIX OF GROUND BEEF AND ITALIAN SAUSAGE TEAMED WITH THE GARDEN-FRESFLAVOR OF VERSATILE PACE PICANTE SAUCE IN THE COOK'S CHOICE OF MILD, MEDIUM OR HOT. 1 V teaspoon H BBQ FIESTfl LOAF Vi Vi 1 Vi Vi Vi Vi 1 1 2 cup Pace Picante Sauce cup barbecue sauce pounds lean ground beef or ground turkey cup chopped red bell pepper cup sliced green onions with tops cup frozen or canned whole kernel corn, drained cup uncooked oats egg, lightly beaten teaspoons ground cumin 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 teaspoon salt In small bowl, combine picante sauce and barbecue sauce; reserve Vi cup mixture. In large bowl, combine remaining 3A cup picante sauce mixture and remaining ingredients; mix well. Press firmly into lightly greased 9 x 5 inch loaf pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. 1 hour. Carefully pour off drippings. Spread remaining picante sauce mixture over meat loaf. Let stand 5 minutes before serving. Slice with serrated knife and serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 6 sewings. -- T TURKEY MEAT LOAF PIE MACHO HflCHO LOAF Wi pounds lean ground beef IVi cups Pace Picante Sauce 1 to IV2 cups (4 to 6 ounces) sharp cheddar dice cheese, as desired, cut into Vi cup finely crushed tortilla chips Vi cup finely chopped onion V3 cup sliced ripe olives V3 cup chopped cilantro IVt teaspoons chili powder IVi teaspoons ground cumin ' ' 1 egg, lightly beaten Vi cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese 0000000000000000009 1 pound ground turkey cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 cup Pace Picante Sauce 1 teaspoon dry oregano, crushed 4 cloves garlic, minced 1 medium zucchini, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced mushrooms 1 small green pepper, chopped 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste VV'Cup sliced ripe olives Vi cup grated parmesan cheese 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese Vi v In large bowl, combine meat, 1 cup of the picante sauce and remaining ingredients except shredded round cheese; mix well. Shape to form d loaf in shallow baking pan. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. 1 hour. Top with remaining Vi cup picante sauce and shredded cheese; return to oven until cheese melts, about 3 minutes. Let stand 5 minutes. Cut into wedges and serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 6 to 8 servings. Variations: Substitute lean butchers blend ground meat for ground beef. Substitute shredded cheddar cheese for diced cheese. ch foil-line- Combine turkey, crumbs, lA cup of the picante sauce, Vi teaspoon of the oregano and 2 cloves garlic in medium bowl; mix well. Press into pie plate. Bake at 350 F. 20 minutes. While shell is baking, cook vegetables and skillet 5 minutes, remaining garlic in oil in in Stir stirring occasionally. remaining 3A cup tomato paste, olives and remaining picante sauce, 3A 5 minutes or until Simmer teaspoon oregano. thickened. Stir in parmesan cheese; spoon into baked shell. Top with mozzarella cheese; return to oven 10 minutes or until cheese is melted. Serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 4 to 6 sewings. ch , 10-in- ch TOSTADALOAF pound lean ground beef can (15 ounces) pinto beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup Pace Picante Sauce Vi cup quick oats, uncooked Vi cup finely chopped onion Vi cup finely chopped red or green bell pepper 1 clove garlic, minced 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon salt Vi teaspoon dry oregano, crushed Vi cup (2 ounces) shredded monterey jack cheese Toppings: Shredded lettuce, sliced avocado, 1 1 chopped tomato, sour cream cup of the picante sauce, oats, onions, bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt and oregano; mix well. Press firmly into lightly greased 9 inch pie plate. Bake in preheated oven at 350 F. 30 minutes. Remove from oven; carefully pour off drippings. Spread with remaining XA cup picante sauce; sprinkle with cheese. Return to oven until cheese is melted, about 3 minutes. Top as desired and serve with additional picante sauce. Makes 4 to 6 servings. In large bowl, combine meat, beans, -- 'A |