Carey suddenly woke up to Zedy barking at the door. Paul had just arrived, it was already past midnight. He was staggering towards the door, almost falling over as he walked. He smelled strongly of alcohol. He just looked at Carey, waved his hand to say hello, and walked into the bedroom.
Carey was unmoved. She knew her husband stopped at a bar in town before coming home. It wasn’t the first time nor would it be the last. They used to argue and fight for nights like this; not anymore since the affair. She went to the kitchen and put the food away. Tomorrow, she planned on leaving home early before Paul woke up. She wanted to go to the spa for a massage and shop for a few clothes. She would spend the weekend by herself and with Paul’s credit card.
“Until next time at STK, as we take a glimpse into a moment of one’s life or love and explore recipes that resonate with such experiences and memories.”
Here is Carey’s recipe for Paul’s forgiven meatloaf or her version of self-love.
VENISON MEATLOAF
8 – 12 Servings
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Ingredients:
Venison meat – 2 lbs. ground
Ham – 1 cup ground
Bacon – 1 cup finely chopped
Onion – 1 medium finely chopped
Garlic – 4 cloves minced
Eggs – 2 beaten
Breadcrumbs – 2 cups
Milk – 2 cups
Thyme – 2 Tsp.
Oregano – 2 Tsp.
Paprika – 2 Tsp
Salt – 2 Tbsp.
Ground Black Pepper – 1 Tbsp.
Spinach – 2 cups (OPTIONAL)
Dried Raisins or Cranberries – 1 cup (OPTIONAL)
Preparations & Cooking:
1. Gather all the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 F.
2. Using both hands, gently mix and combine all the above ingredients.
3. Transfer the meat mixture to a pie pan or loaf pan.
4. Bake the meatloaf for about 30 to 45 minutes or until the internal temperature of the meatloaf is 165 F or higher.
5. Make sure to drain the grease off the pan during the last 10 minutes of baking.
6. Served best with mashed potato and any steamed vegetables on the side.
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