Kaleidoscope

There’s a Post-It note on the meatloaf recipe in my Betty Crocker Cookbook that says, “Don’t make this. You’ll be sorry.” I did and I was. The result was tough, grey and tasteless. I like the recipe on the Lipton Onion Soup box, but this is MUCH better:

6 ounces croutons, crushed

1/2 teaspoon cayenne

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon thyme

1/2 minced onion

1 minced carrot

3 crushed garlic cloves

1/2 red bell pepper, minced

1 1/2 pounds ground beef

1 beaten egg

Combine all ingredients in a bowl and gently mix. Press into loaf pan, then unmold onto cookie sheet. Bake at 325F for 10 minutes. Brush with a mixture of 1/2 catsup, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon honey and a dash of hot sauce. Continue baking 1 hour.