Classic Coleslaw Ellie Krieger Recipes

NEW CLASSIC MEATLOAF

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet, add the onion and mushrooms and cook until the liquid is evaporated and the mushrooms begin to brown about 8 minutes. Stir in the carrots, tomato paste, thyme and garlic and cook, stirring, 2 minutes more. Allow to cool completely.
• In a large bowl combine the beef, oats, eggs, Worcestershire sauce, mushroom mixture, salt and pepper. Mix until just well combined. Transfer the mixture to a 9x13 inch baking dish and shape into a loaf about 5 inches wide and 2 inches high.
• In a small bowl whisk the tomato sauce, molasses and mustard and pour over the meatloaf.
• Cook the meatloaf until a meat thermometer registers 160 degrees, about 55-60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let rest 15 minutes before slicing.
• Serving Size: one 1-inch thick slice

CLASSIC COLESLAW (ELLIE KRIEGER)

Steps:

• In a large bowl, whisk together first 6 ingredients.
• Add coleslaw mix and caraway seeds, if using; toss to coat. Store in a covered container (preferably glass) and refrigerate.

CLASSIC COLESLAW WITH CARAWAY

Steps:

• If using regular yogurt, place it in a strainer lined with a paper towel and set the strainer over a bowl. Let the yogurt drain and thicken for 20 minutes. In a large bowl whisk together the Greek or stained yogurt, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and caraway seeds and toss to coat.
• Excellent source of: Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

CHERRY VANILLA OATMEAL (ELLIE KRIEGER)

Steps:

• Put water, oats, salt and cherries into a medium sized saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer for about 5 minutes for Old Fashioned Oats, or 1 minute for Quick Cooking Oats. Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and cherry jam. Put into serving bowls and pour 2 tablespoons of milk over each bowl. Personally, I add the flaxseed for an extra oomph!