One more recipe to share. Trying to update my page but nothing seems to be changing with the color, layout etc, so I'll just post this for now. :)

Brown Sugar/chipotle meatloaf:

2 lbs lean ground beef
1/2 jar beef gravy
3 T liquid from a can of chipotle chili peppers
1/4 cup each chopped onion and celery
2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tsp liquid smoke

Mix all the ingredients together and put in a loaf pan. Bake at 400 for one hour. About 10 minutes prior to the hour, combine 1 tsp liquid smoke, 1/3 cup spicy bbq sauce and the remaining 1/2 jar beef gravy. Heat on medium heat. Spread warmed mixture over top of meatloaf and bake an additional 5-10 minutes.

And now an easy way to make mashed potatoes: scrub potatoes and pat dry with paper towels. Make 1 to 2 tiny slits and place in microwave. The number of potatoes used determines the time. About 12 minutes for 4 med sized potatoes. Let them cool slightly and scoop the pulp or meat or whatever you call it in your home out. Proceed to mash however you do it. I use a food processer/processor? hmmmm. I put 2-4 T butter then put the warm scooped out potato on top. I warm whatever milk I'm using as well. Don't use cold. Sometimes I use 1% but if it's a holiday I use heavy cream. And don't forget the salt. That is to your liking but probably 1/2 to 1 tsp is plenty. No peeling and chopping and boiling and straining. Easiest way ever to make mashed potatoes!!