Hi All,

Tonight we are having a "homey" type meal:

Lolly's Meatloaf with Chili/Grape Glaze
Southern Green Beans
Sliced Carrots
Garlic Smashed Potatoes
Tomato & Cuke Salad in Oil/Balsamic Vinaigrette Dressing

Lolly's Meatloaf w/Cili Grape Glaze

1/2 c. grated Prmesan Cheese
1 1/2 c. Italian Bread Crumbs
1 lb. ground sirloin
1 lb. ground beef
2 large eggs, beaten
1 med onion, chopped
1 med. green bell pepper, chopped
1 large garlic clove
4 fresh basil leaves
4 springs gresh parsley
3/4 c. ketchup
1/3 c. A1 Bold Steak Sauce
1 t. salt
1/4 t. black pepper
Glaze: 4 T. chili sauce
2 T. grape jelly
Place in bowl and whisk to blend well.

Place beef in large glass bowl. Mix with eggs, crumbs and Parmesan cheese. Blend with a wooden spoon at first. Place the chopped onions, peppers, garlic, parsley and basil in food processor. Process til minced fine. Blend with meat along with seasonings, steak sauce and ketchup. Shape into a loaf on a 13x 9 baking pan. Bake at 350 for 1 hour. After 40 minutes, glaze meatloaf and continue baking, glaze again 10 minutes later. When done, let sit for 10 minutes before cutting.Southern Green Beans

1 lb. fresh green beans, ends snapped off
2 lar onion slices, chopped
1 garlic clove
2 bacon strips, chopped
2 T. veg. oil
pepper
salt
splash of red wine vinegar

Cook bacon pieces with onion in a med. pot. After 3 min. add the oil and stir. Add seasonings and garlic clove. Add vinegar and beans, stir to coat. Cover and lower heat to med-low. Check after 5 min., stir, and lower heat to low. Cook for about 25 min or tender.Supreme Garlic Mashed Potatoes

6-8 potatoes, washed, peeled and cubed
1 stick butter
1/2 c. sour cream
salt and pepper
3 garlic cloves
1/4 c. milk or more if needed

Boil potatoes and the garlic cloves together. When tender, mash with potato masher, add butter and mash some more, add sour cream and enough of milk to your liking for consistency. Season with salt and pepper.