Something Other Than Sleep.

Recently I have been having a lot of medical issues; I've been in and out of the doctors, put on pain medications that make me sleep, and anxiously awaiting diagnosis from my doctor. Unfortunately for Gabe I haven't really been up to cooking lately, actually I haven't been up for much, so last night I decided that we had to eat something other than Domino's and Love Love Teriyaki. Since Gabe and I have been trying to eat more fresh produce, I decided to take a boring meatloaf recipe and spice it up.

Meatloaf and mashed potatoes.

The meatloaf turned out moist and perfectly cooked, and mashed potatoes really brought the meal together. It was a perfect 'stick to the ribs' kind of meal! Best part it was prepared in about 15 minutes.

Uptown Meatloaf

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 lbs. ground beef
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 1/2 c. bread crumbs
• 1/2 c. fresh parsley, chopped
• Fresh mozzarella, cubed
• 1/2 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 oz. (about 1/2 c.) sundried tomatoes
• 1/2 c. ketchup
• Splash of white wine (optional)

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients then mix with your hands.
3. Place mixture into pan and spread evenly, then roll both sides in jelly-roll style.
4. Bake for 1 hour, then remove and turn off oven, sprinkle cheese of choice over the top (I picked Parmesan), then place back in the oven till cheese is slightly melted.