Tims Midwestern Dressing Recipes

BILL BLASS'S MEATLOAF

Bill Blass's Meatloaf image

This homespun, bacon-wrapped version of the American classic is attributed to Bill Blass, the world-famous clothing designer of the 60s, 70s and 80s, who is perhaps best known for dressing First Lady Nancy Reagan and the upper echelons of New York society. While he became hugely successful - he reportedly sold his business for $50 million in 1999 - his culinary tastes remained firmly Midwestern. From his 2002 obituary in The Times: "A man of robust but simple tastes who would go out of his way for a hamburger, Mr. Blass would serve guests his own meatloaf recipe, followed perhaps by lemon meringue pie. He always maintained, only partly in jest, 'My claim to immortality will be my meatloaf.'" This is his recipe.

Provided by The New York Times

Categories dinner, easy, main course

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup chopped celery
1 onion, chopped
3 tablespoons butter
2 pounds ground beef sirloin
1/2 pound ground veal
1/2 pound ground pork
1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/3 cup sour cream
1/2 cup soft bread crumbs
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 egg
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 cups Heinz chili sauce
3 slices bacon

Steps:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Oil an 8-by-4-inch loaf pan. In a heavy skillet over medium heat, saute the celery and onion in the butter until soft, about 5 minutes. Scrape into a large mixing bowl and cool.
When the onions are cool enough to handle, add the meats, parsley, sour cream, bread crumbs, thyme, marjoram and salt and pepper to the bowl. Whisk the egg with the Worcestershire sauce and add to the mixture. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the mixture and mold into the shape of a loaf.
Place the meatloaf in the prepared pan. Top with the chili sauce and bacon slices. Bake until firm and nicely browned, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 557, UnsaturatedFat 18 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 37 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 37 grams, SaturatedFat 16 grams, Sodium 920 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams

WESTERN DRESSING

Western Dressing image

This dressing can also be used as a marinade for meats. From "Cooking a la Heart"- Delicious heart healthy recipes from the Mankato Heart Health Program. When I was little, the only time I had salad was at my grandma's house, and it could only be with Western dressing. Ok, that still holds true. But still, I figure a home made version of the dressing would be pretty cool! Oh, and have you ever tried just putting some ketchup on a bowl of salad? It's great- (Just don't put too much on- less than a tablespoon is perfect for a bowl).

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories Salad Dressings

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/2 cups, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup reduced sodium ketchup
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cider vinegar
1 small onion, grated (optional)

Steps:

In a jar with a tightly-fitting lid, combine ketchup, oil, sugar, lemon juice and pepper.
Cover and shake vigorously.
Add vinegar, and onion, if desired.
Shake again.
Refrigerate.
Shake well before each use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56.6, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 0.6, Sodium 1.2, Carbohydrate 4.2, Sugar 4, Protein 0.1