I have not been eating out like I used to. I have decided that I need to save my money. I’ve been splurging on take out and it’s not cool. Not only will I save money by buying food from the grocery store and cooking it myself, I will be in control of how it’s cooked. I add the seasonings and I’m trying to avoid all the greasy stuff. This weekend I made meatloaf.

I took some photos while I was preparing the meal so I could share how my adventure went. It was quick and easy for the most part. That’s important for me because I’m not the best chef, that’s my fiancee. I didn’t have my side of choice, sweet peas, so I’m going to make some green beans instead. I made mashed red potatoes too.

First I set aside all my ingredients. In the meatloaf, I had to add milk (that was a first), eggs, seasoning, breadcrumbs, and a little onion.  I chopped the potatoes in fourths and boiled those so that they’d be soft enough to mash. Then I mixed all the ingredients in the meat with the seasonings, put in a pan in the shape of a loaf of bread, and put it in the oven, which was pre-heated to 375 degrees. I let it cook for an hour.

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Honestly, I don’t think it was too bad. Especially considering it was my first time making meatloaf. I could have seasoned the meat less. I also realized I overcooked the meat. I didn’t take any photos of the final product but I definitely enjoyed my meal. I think I might like cooking now, I just have to find healthy alternatives to some of my favorite meals.