Sunday Meatloaf

2.5 lb Hamburger
1 loaf of white bread, wet and squeeze out excess water.
3 eggs
1 envelope Onion soup mix
a handful of Oats
Salt
Pepper
Garlic
Worcestershire Sauce, douse generously
2/3c. Milk
Topping:
Ketchup or BBQ Sauce

In a large bowl combine all ingredients and smoosh together. Do not over mix, I like to leave the bread so that chunks are still visible. form loaf meat mixture in a 9x13 pan or fill one to sides a little smaller, mine measures 7x10. Pat the meat so top is smoothed. Spread a layer of either Ketchup or BBQ over the top. I Bake this in the oven at 275 for three hours while we are at church and when we get home it is perfect.

With this I usually bake a pan of cheesy au gratin potatoes (for the same amount of time at the same temp)and then when we get home all I have to do is warm up a vegetable and maybe slice up some french bread.

Spanakopita (Greek Spinach Pie)

1½ bunches scallions, chopped
1 large onion, finely chopped
3 packages frozen chopped spinach thawed & squeezed dry
Salt & pepper to taste
2 tsp. dill weed
½ pound feta, crumbled
1 pound cottage cheese
3 eggs beaten
Approx 8 Tbsp. butter melted
1 lb. phyllo sheets

Preheat oven to 350
Sauté scallions and onion in olive oil until soft and golden.
Add spinach, salt, pepper and dill
Add feta and cottage cheeses
Remove from heat and add beaten eggs, stirring well

To Assemble:
Butter bottom of 9x13 baking pan
Layer 7 sheets of filo in the bottom and up the sides of pan, buttering each layer of filo.
Spread filling evenly in pan. Turn filo from the sides and edges onto the filling.
Cover with 10-12 layers of filo for top (I just use up the rest of the package). These also should be buttered between each layer.
Butter top layer very well.
Using a sharp knife, score through the top layers to desired size squares then bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour until golden on top

I love Spanakopita but have only tried to make it once. My attempt was good but not as good as I have had in the past. My cousin Adam makes this and is very good at it. I will need to track him down and get his recipe.

Pina Colada

10-12 Ice Cubes
1c. Pina Colada Mix
2c. Vanilla Ice Cream
1 heaping serving spoon Frozen Pineapple Juice Concentrate
1/2c. Water

Combine all ing. in blender, enjoy

This makes a yummy summertime treat.