495230 Mon Mar 03 06:11:18 -0800 2008 46 31 Home Cooking 0 3454068 What is your favorite side? Any new ideas? I am feeling very uncreative lately! Any help greatly appreciated! Mon Mar 03 06:11:18 -0800 2008 86255 food.fiend 1 3454076 When I'm craving a comfort meal its meatloaf, mashed poatoes and peas all the way! Mon Mar 03 06:16:00 -0800 2008 3454068 10426 shaebones 2 3455388 I was going to type the same thing. It's a good meal. Mon Mar 03 11:55:13 -0800 2008 3454076 85409 happyhomemaker 2 3455538 That's how we serve it, too. Sometimes wer sub green beans for the peas. Mon Mar 03 12:25:20 -0800 2008 3454076 11057 macca 2 3455840 Classically speaking, either baked or mashed potatoes for us. Sometimes, if we don;t do gravy, scalloped potatoes. If I feel the need for a veg other than a potato, roasted carrots are good. Also, a nice polenta works well, with or without gravy. Mon Mar 03 13:36:32 -0800 2008 3454076 45170 lrostron 2 3457680 Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes....and CORN Tue Mar 04 04:50:47 -0800 2008 3454076 109812 crosby_p 3 3462300 Amen! That's what my momma always served and same goes for our house Wed Mar 05 09:52:10 -0800 2008 3457680 97258 pickychicky1979 4 3467614 Me too! I love it when they get mixed all together, even though that sounds gross. Thu Mar 06 16:21:27 -0800 2008 3462300 28323 MrsCheese 1 3454129 I make a very spicy meatloaf with ground bison. The sides I usually serve are: Steamed jasmine or basmati rice Stir fried bok choy or braised escarole Home made cole slaw with a vinegar dressing Mon Mar 03 06:37:35 -0800 2008 3454068 75332 Gio 1 3455112 I crave something green with my meatloaf: sauteed spinach with roasted garlic broccolini asparagus if you make a gravy, mashed potatoes are in order to soak it up. Mon Mar 03 10:57:06 -0800 2008 3454068 15217 gini 1 3455398 I like baked or roasted potatoes w/ meatloaf, so either white or sweet potatoes work well. Mon Mar 03 11:57:14 -0800 2008 3454068 22220 Kelli2006 1 3455523 I don’t know or remember how this started, but in my family we serve meatloaf with a baked potato; then take it out of its skin, mash it up with a fork, add butter, generously cover with cream corn and add plenty of salt and pepper. This is served with the bacon, onions and pepper strips that were draped over the meatloaf during the last half hour of cooking. Probably a gazillion calories, but it sure does taste good. Mon Mar 03 12:21:49 -0800 2008 3454068 131082 TomDel 2 3455732 oven roasted brussel sprouts and shallots, drizzled with olive oil, sea salt and fresh ground pepper. Simple and delicious. Mon Mar 03 13:09:40 -0800 2008 3455523 18795 pilches 3 3458900 That sounds delicious!!! Tue Mar 04 10:41:06 -0800 2008 3455732 161635 wildfire 2 3455793 I gotta try this. Mon Mar 03 13:25:06 -0800 2008 3455523 147470 bobfxd 2 3456250 what could be bad? Mon Mar 03 15:09:47 -0800 2008 3455523 63462 missfunkysoul 1 3455943 Lightly dressed green salad and hot steamed rice. Mon Mar 03 13:55:23 -0800 2008 3454068 36661 Sam Fujisaka 2 3456969 I second the hot rice. Mon Mar 03 18:57:59 -0800 2008 3455943 22596 rumgum 1 3455954 home made mac n cheese. then something green - peas, or brussel sprouts. Mon Mar 03 13:58:28 -0800 2008 3454068 16841 Felixnot 1 3455975 How about ratatouille? Or gingered honey carrots? Or roasted brussel sprouts with walnuts? Or cauliflower gratin? Or baked beans? Mon Mar 03 14:02:10 -0800 2008 3454068 28006 Jennalynn 2 3458909 Ratatouille is a really good idea. I never would have though of pairing the two. Tue Mar 04 10:42:26 -0800 2008 3455975 161635 wildfire 1 3456159 Mashed potatoes with gravy and corn-on-the-cob. I can substitute for the corn if they're not available but my daughter would kill me if I messed with the potatoes and gravy :-). Mon Mar 03 14:46:49 -0800 2008 3454068 164739 hondo77 1 3456176 I love meatloaf with broccoli rabe (garlic, olive oil, salt and pepperoncino), roasted tomatoes and smashed yukon gold potatotes with parmesan. fayefood.com Mon Mar 03 14:49:53 -0800 2008 3454068 37986 fayehess 1 3456186 We had it last night with mashed potatoes, steam carrots and brussel sprouts. It was goooood! Mon Mar 03 14:52:21 -0800 2008 3454068 144814 livetocook 1 3456268 This is a great potato match with meatloaf (You can buy a box of cornflake crumbs in your local market, usually along side the bread crumbs or Shake and Bake stuff). Cornflake Crumb Roasted Potatoes Peel and cut baking potatoes in chunks about the size of two bites. Dip potatoes in a bowl of melted butter, then roll potatoes in the crumbs to coat. Place potato pieces on a lined cookie sheet or baking pan, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper, and bake for 40 -50 minutes or until soft enough to eat. Mon Mar 03 15:13:25 -0800 2008 3454068 10726 TrishUntrapped 1 3456283 Not so exciting, but I love meatloaf served with mashed potatoes w/copious amounts of roasted garlic mixed in, and whatever green is in season at the time. If I were making it today, it would be kale or chard or a green salad of winter lettuces. You can try it with Israeli cous cous also though, my husband and I are obsessed with it at the moment. Chop an onion, carrot and celery stalk + saute until slightly softened in a little olive oil, add ICC + stir to coat and toast the grains, add stock to cover + an inch and let it simmer until done. You may have to drain it, you may not... but it's great with meatloaf! Mon Mar 03 15:18:09 -0800 2008 3454068 63462 missfunkysoul 1 3456291 So many great ideas! Thanks! I was looking for a few things outside my normal rotation, and have definitely found a few! ps - cooking tomorrow night, so more ideas are welcome! :o) Mon Mar 03 15:20:45 -0800 2008 3454068 86255 food.fiend 1 3456324 Another vote for mashed potatoes and peas with meatloaf. My kids would rebel if I ever changed it up. Mon Mar 03 15:28:17 -0800 2008 3454068 12789 pcdarnell 1 3457032 Come on people meatloaf is sacred. No need for creativity here Its mashed potato with tons of butter and peas. Now whats in the meatloaf is another thread that has been beaten to death on this board. Mon Mar 03 19:20:51 -0800 2008 3454068 65036 hipchick47 1 3457093 You guys HAVE to try Tyler's Ultimate recipe for Colcannon, the classic Irish potato dish... Actually a gorgeous girl in Ireland named Christabel made it for him in her home... http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,,FOOD_9936_22600,00.html I bring it as a covered dish sometimes and it blows everybody's minds... Letting it sit overnight in the fridge makes it all come together more fully, but it's not necessary...... It reheats magnificently... I substituted Bacos for the ham when I made it for vegetarians and loved it that way... That's how I make it now... It's so easy to make, and SO worth it... You can absolutely reduce the butter recommended, but it is a lot of potatoes... For fun I get Kerrygold Irish butter from Publix.. Good butter... I'll use some half & half if I reduce the butter... Make it following the recipe the first time... I did, and fell in love... Get this into your rotation! With meatloaf, forgetaboutit! Mon Mar 03 19:42:55 -0800 2008 3454068 10783 Mild Bill 2 3457730 Wow. That sounds delish. I can see it being a big hit as a casserole sidedish. Tue Mar 04 05:31:36 -0800 2008 3457093 11104 dolores 2 3458578 Thanks for the new recipe from Tyler. I love Colcannon. I've been making "Diane's Colcannon" from allrecipes.com for several years now. The only change I've made to her recipe is to use part of a 16oz. bag of Dole cole slaw mix in place of the cabbage called for. It just saves a bit of time chopping if I'm rushed for time, and I like the color of the grated carrot in the potatoes. Not traditional, I know. Our son is coming home from college this weekend and since he won't be home for St. Patrick's Day, he asked if there was a chance we could have Corned Beef and Cabbage and Colcannon this weekend. Well, YAY!! Tue Mar 04 09:31:12 -0800 2008 3457093 85409 happyhomemaker 1 3457717 Mashed cauliflower! Tue Mar 04 05:24:26 -0800 2008 3454068 114085 gotvin 2 3457728 Garlic mashed potatoes and homemade biscuits with butter and jam. And ketchup of course for the meatloaf. Yum. Tue Mar 04 05:29:53 -0800 2008 3457717 11104 dolores 1 3457777 well what to have with meatloaf.. well i do awsome cooking and thats my job... so when i make meatloaf i have steam viggies, like your orange and greens, maybe with a sauce on the side and make look awsome, make sure the meatloaf is very good not to dark of a brown, i love my very light brown and make it look good or have fruit with it.. make sure your dish is very clean and wonderful looking... brought colours at all times.. Tue Mar 04 05:59:43 -0800 2008 3454068 171375 love_london 1 3457796 For me a meatloaf dinner isnt a meatloaf dinner unless there are mashed potatoes, and gravy as one sidedish involved.. Throw in some corn, or some green vegetable, and the meal is complete. Tue Mar 04 06:06:31 -0800 2008 3454068 26725 swsidejim 1 3458067 Wew love boiled potato's with butter and parsley and black-eyed peas with meat loaf. I also usually add a green salad. Tue Mar 04 07:37:06 -0800 2008 3454068 103546 Analisas mom 1 3459643 I am going to throw this put there- will ruin my rep forever- but i LOVE meatloaf sandwiches ( room temp) with ketchup. It is one of the few things I put ketchup on, but I will admit I love it!! Tue Mar 04 13:22:33 -0800 2008 3454068 11057 macca 2 3460476 We're right there with you, macca. We love meatloaf sandwiches too.... with ketchup, a few lettuce leaves and nice slices of whole wheat bread. Add home made instant pickles, and chips of some kind.... A satisfying lunch or a quick gotta go to a meeting dinner. Tue Mar 04 17:43:03 -0800 2008 3459643 75332 Gio 3 3461674 wish I had some for lunch today! Wed Mar 05 07:18:57 -0800 2008 3460476 11057 macca 1 3460462 roasted cauliflower and cooked greens. I have really been getting into using kale. It is a little sweeter than mustard or collards. Tue Mar 04 17:37:55 -0800 2008 3454068 89493 scubadoo97 1 3461459 So. I ended up making Potatoes au Gratin and the roasted brussel sprouts and shallots. The latter turned out delicious, but oh my, I did NOT enjoy the Potatoes au Gratin... I don't suppose anyone has any reccs on that? I might need to start a new thread.... sigh... Wed Mar 05 05:55:55 -0800 2008 3454068 86255 food.fiend 2 3461689 what happened to the potatoes? I LOVE au gratin potatoes. Easy to make- cream, butter, potatoes, salt pepper and cheese . Great made with half sweet and half white potatoes, too. Some people add flour to thicken, but I find if cooked slowly, the cream with thicken nicely. Wed Mar 05 07:24:41 -0800 2008 3461459 11057 macca 3 3469685 I tried making them with Creme Fraiche. *NOT* to be repeated. It's not that they were "horrible", they just weren't the au gratin potatoes that I love. :o) Fri Mar 07 10:08:06 -0800 2008 3461689 86255 food.fiend 4 3469859 yea- gotta use cream!!Decadent, but oh so good. Fri Mar 07 10:47:13 -0800 2008 3469685 11057 macca 2 3462593 Roasted brussel sprouts will convert any sprout hater into a lover! ; ) Sorry about the potatoes. Wed Mar 05 11:00:08 -0800 2008 3461459 28006 Jennalynn 1 3461460 ps - thanks for all the ideas! and, yes, leftover meatloaf sandwiches tonight! Wed Mar 05 05:56:34 -0800 2008 3454068 86255 food.fiend