Steadfast
at Home

We've all heard it said - the kitchen is the "heart of the home."  There is more biblical truth to this than you may have ever considered.  In the introductory issue of New Harvest Homestead, we'll tell you why we think the kitchen can become the focal point of ministry to our loved ones and the world around us.

Stuffed Meatloaf

1 ½ lbs. lean ground beef

½ cup soft bread crumbs

1 egg

1 package Italian salad dressing mix

½ cup water

1 tsp. curry powder (or to taste, I like a lot)

2 cups herb stuffing

½ cup real mayonnaise

½ cup finely chopped celery and leaves

Apricot Jam

Preheat oven to 350°.  In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients.  Press into an 8x10 rectangle on a piece of foil or wax paper.  Bring water to a boil and add stuffing, mayonnaise, curry powder and celery.  Mold stuffing mixture down the middle of the rectangle.  Bring the sides of the wax paper or foil up so as to make a loaf.  Seal up the ends and seam of the loaf and invert it into a large baking pan (not a loaf pan, it will be too small).  Bake for approximately 40 minutes.  During the last 15 minutes of baking time, spread a generous amount of the apricot jam on top of the loaf and allow it to bake on for the rest of the baking time.  After you take it out of the oven, you may want to add more jam if you wish (we always do!).  Enjoy!

From the September/October 2008 issue of New Harvest Homestead