Spooky Meatloaf

Make recipe for Meatloaf,

Press into shaped pan or mold using your art skills.

(I used the Wilton skeleton ice mold. If using an intricate and hand wash only pan, start by lining it with plastic wrap, then press the meat in firmly.  Once molded, remove meat, place on baking sheet, and of course, remove the plastic wrap. )

Make the sauce and set aside for garnish.

Bake meatloaf according to directions. Remove from oven and layer with slices of your favorite white cheese to resemble bandages. Place in the oven to soften the cheeses. I left this one in too long, and the bandages turned to an oozey goo. Still spooky!

Remove once cheese is melted and garnish with olives or cherry tomatoes for eyes.  Serve with Meatloaf Sauce on the side.

Here is a link to Family fun and their version, which has properly melted cheese!

Meatloaf

Beat together in a large bowl:
2 eggs
3/4 cup milk
1 tsp salt
1 dash pepper
2/3 cup finely crushed saltines (I use 16 crackers)
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 tsp rubbed sage

Add 1 1/2 lbs lean ground beef, mix in well. Shape into loaf and put in an ungreased shallow pan. (A large bread pan or 8 inch round pan works well)

Combine: 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, and 1/2 tsp worchestershire sauce.  Pour on top of loaf. Bake at 350 for 60-65 minutes, or until internal temperature of 165 degrees.

Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.

Slimey Bog Punch

I concocted this recipe using things I had in my pantry.

Dissolve 6 oz lime gelatin in 1 quart boiling water

Mix 5 cups cold water and 3 scoops (or 3/4 cup) orange drink mix (Tang)

Combine and add 4-6 liters of citrus or lemon lime soda. (Chill soda or serve over ice)

Black Lagoon Punch

This one came from AllRecipes it comes out brownish, but will look darker in a colored serving bowl. This one is particularly effective for showing off ice molds.

1 (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened grape soft drink mix
1 (.13 ounce) envelope unsweetened orange soft drink mix
2 cups white sugar
3 quarts cold water
1 liter ginger ale

Beef Stroganoff

Brown 1 lb ground beef and saute 1/2 cup onion.  Sprinkle with 2 Tbs flour, heat for 3-5 minutes.

Mix together and simmer:
1 can cream of mushroom soup
1 can beef broth

Add 1/2 cup sour cream, mix with beef & onion, and serve over rice or mashed potatoes.

Ice Cream Cooke Pie

Oh Betty, you know how to make life sweet.  Check out this recipe:


2        pints mint chocolate chip ice cream, slightly softened
1        package (6 ounces) ready-to-use chocolate-flavored pie crust
1 1/4  cups crushed chocolate-covered mint cookies
1        cup chocolate fudge topping


Spread 1 pint of the ice cream in pie crust. Sprinkle 1 cup of the crushed cookies over ice cream. Cover and freeze 1 hour.


Spread remaining pint of ice cream over cookies. Cover and freeze about 3 hours or until firm.
Let stand at room temperature about 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with fudge topping; sprinkle with remaining cookies. Cover and freeze any remaining pie.


Variation: S’mores Ice-Cream Pie!
Put a spin on this ice-cream pie by using a graham cracker crust, chocolate ice cream and chocolate-coated marshmallow cookies.


*Is your ice cream too hard to scoop? Soften it in a flash by heating it in the microwave on Low for about 20 seconds.

Nutrition Information:
1 Serving: Calories 345 (Calories from Fat 180 ); Total Fat 20 g (Saturated Fat 8 g); Cholesterol 30 mg; Sodium 200 mg; Total Carbohydrate 38 g (Dietary Fiber 1 g); Protein 4 g Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 4 %; Vitamin C 0%; Calcium 10 %; Iron 6 % Exchanges: 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Tropical Fluff Salad

1 (8 oz) tub of whipped topping, thawed

1 ½ - 16 oz containers of cottage cheese

1 can crushed pineapple, drained

1 small (3 oz) package Tropical Fusion Jell-o *

Fold together in a bowl, refrigerate a few hours or overnight - this allows the Jello to dissolve and flavors to blend. 

* This salad is good with a variety of other flavors, including pineapple or lime.