Fashion, Food, and Flashbacks

When you think of Bill Blass pictured above, you think of New York and cocktail gowns. He was an extraordinary man, a great designer, and he also made a mean meatloaf dinner. I can’t imagine Bill Blass kicking back with meatloaf at a dinner party, but guess what, he did! Yes, high Wasp society considers the humble, old-fashioned meat loaf to be the ultimate in chic, especially during these chilly winter evenings. Always a tinker with recipes, I added rolled oats in place of bread crumbs, added an extra egg, and left out the butter altogether except to grease the pan. To compliment I suggest mashed potatoes, a green vegetable, and a White Rose Pinot Noir, 2006

• 1 cup chopped celery
• 1 onion, chopped
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 lbs ground sirloin
• 1/2 lb ground veal
• 1/2 lb ground pork
• 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 1/3 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs
• ½ teaspoon of crushed garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried marjoram
• salt and pepper
• 1 egg
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 1/2 cups Heinz Chili Sauce
• 3 slices bacon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees; oil a 8×4 loaf pan and set aside.
2. In a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, sauté the celery and onion in the butter until soft; remove from heat and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.
3. Add the meats, parsley, sour cream, bread crumbs and spices to the skillet.
4. Whisk the egg with the worcestershire sauce and add to mixture.
5. Using a wooden spoon or your hands, combine the mixture and mold into a loaf shape.
6. Place the meat loaf in the prepared pan; top with the chili sauce, then the bacon slices.
7. Place on a cookie sheet– to catch any drips– and bake until cooked through and browned, at least 1 hour. Serves 8.

Moi xoxo