BIZZY BAKES

Mostly, we have chicken for Friday night dinner but on occasion, hubby asks for a meat loaf.  That is what happened, this week.  I am a fan of Indian spiced foods so I looked for a recipe, combining the two, the Indian spices and the meatloaf. Fine Cooking had the answer.  I made so much more than we need, we are eating for a dinner during the week. Indian Spiced MeatLoaf 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1/2 cup small-diced red bell pepper 1/2 cup small-diced carrots (I use my mini food processor) 2 cups gluten-free bread crumbs 1 cup Rice Milk 1 pound. ground beef 1 pound ground turkey 2 large eggs 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 2 teaspoons. peeled and finely grated fresh ginger 2 teaspoons garam masala 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce freshly ground black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons honey Heat oil in a 10- to 12-inch skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the onion, bell peppers and carrots, stirring freq...

I have discovered my love for Indian recipes and since, there are the most extraordinary Indian blogs, online, I have a source for interesting and unique recipes besides the old standbys which are new to me.  I have some chicken leftover and I decided I was in the mood, for chicken patties, after having no appetite all afternoon.  When I saw this recipe, I jumped to make it. Spicy Chicken Patties (1 1/4 lb) boneless chicken breasts (fillets), skinned (3 oz/1 1/2 cups) fresh breadcrumbs 4 spring onions, finely chopped 3 tomatoes, skinned, seeded and chopped 3 tbsp chopped fresh coriander (1 in) piece fresh root ginger, grated 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp garam masala salt and cayenne pepper 1 egg, beaten 60 ml (2 fl oz/1/4 cup) vegetable oil tomato wedges and spring onion tassels, to garnish 1. Wash chicken breasts (fillets) and pat dry with absorbent kitchen paper. 2. Finely mince chicken and put into a large bowl wi...