Meat Loaf Dinner for 2

By Addie

I ESPECIALLY like this recipe because it makes a nice meal for two without lots of leftovers. The pork gives this meat loaf a moist, tasty, old-fashioned flavor—it's one of our favorite main dishes. —Kim McMurl Fargo, North Dakota (Taste of Home)

Ingredients

• MEAT LOAVES:
• 1 egg
• 3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup cracker crumbs
• 1/2 pound uncooked ground beef
• 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 3 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, beat egg; add milk, Worcestershire sauce, onion salt, pepper and crumbs. Add pork and mix well. Shape into two 5-in. x 2-1/2-in. loaves; place in a small baking pan. Combine remaining ingredients; pour over loaves. Bake, uncovered, at 325° for 1 hour or until no longer pink. Yield: 2 servings.
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BROCCOLI-POTATO PANCAKES

I LOVE POTATOES prepared in any way. I came up with this recipe by combining two recipes for broccoli and potato "latkes". These are easy to prepare and make a delicious side dish. —Patricia Kile Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania


1 cup fresh or frozen finely chopped broccoli
1 cup boiling water
3 eggs
2 green onions, sliced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1 large baking potato, peeled
Vegetable oil


In a bowl, combine broccoli and boiling water. Let stand for 5 minutes; drain thoroughly. In another bowl, beat eggs. Add onions, flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Add broccoli. Just before cooking, finely shred potato; add to broccoli mixture.

In a large skillet, heat about 1/4 in. of oil over medium-high heat. Pour batter by 1/2 cupfuls into skillet. Fry over medium heat for 3-4 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Yield: 2 servings.

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MACARONI AND CHEESE FOR TWO

THIS IS one of those dishes that our family calls "a Mama recipe". My mother rarely consulted a cookbook, so when asked for a recipe, she could only estimate. I've worked out the ingredients to make it for two, but it can easily by doubled. It's simply a good, wholesome dish most folks seem to enjoy. —Betty Allen East Point, Georgia


1 1/2 cups cooked elbow macaroni
1 cup (4 ounces) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/2 cup milk
1 egg, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon butter


In a medium bowl, combine macaroni, cheese, milk, egg and salt; mix well. Pour into a greased 1-qt. shallow baking dish; dot with butter. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Yield: 2 servings.

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PEANUT BUTTER PARFAITS FOR TWO


NOW THAT our nest holds only two of us, I've had to develop many dishes for two. My husband and I love this dessert, and it also makes an elegant finish to a meal when company comes. You'll hear lots of "oohs" and "aahs"! —Mildred Sherrer Bay City, Texas



1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 tablespoons milk
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 teaspoons butter
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
Vanilla ice cream
1/4 cup peanuts



In a small heavy saucepan, combine the brown sugar, milk, corn syrup and butter. Cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved and mixture is smooth, about 4 minutes.

Remove from the heat; stir in peanut butter until smooth. Cool to room temperature. Spoon half into two parfait glasses; top with ice cream. Repeat layers. Sprinkle with peanuts. Yield: 2 servings.