I adore this man. What a great dad and husband. The smile on his face is pure joy when his son enjoys his efforts. The way he turns directly towards his wife (telling her, he’s completely present for her) pulls at my heart! I was born in Bethpage NY, but lived all my life in California. Now in Florida since my husband passed, Im really digging that Italian/Sicilian vibe here on the East coast. As a retired chef, This channel is the real thing. Great job family! ✌️❤️
NGL, surfshark is a terrible company. I used them about a year back and they blocked my account and didn't give a reason. They unblocked it and then blocked it again without a reason. I was told if they blocked it again they wouldn't unblock it so I told them I wanted a refund. This all happened within the first month of using them after already paying for a years subscription. I was told I can run it on an unlimited number of devices so I ran it on 11 at once and when they blocked my account they exposed the origin of my data to a company that I didn't want to know that information. If you're going to do ads for a VPN do it for NordVPN or private internet access (PIA). They both cost a bit more but they also don't block you for no reason and threaten to keep your money without giving you a single reason.
I'm a high school teacher, and it's so fun to watch James get more comfortable and confident sharing his opinions on the dishes (and getting taller!) over the last year or two of episodes. A rare 10 out of 10! Another excellent recipe, I love how your videos are organized. Keep up the great work!
Okay, I HAVE to tell a story about this channel and how much it's influenced my family. My dh (72) and I (66) married 45 yrs. My hero was my grammie, who was the youngest of an Italian family, who came from Italy and settled in PA. My twin and I would spend summers with her, we learned to cook everything (ITALIAN/PASTAS ETC) you have on your channel... Last year I sent my dh a few videos of some of your more simple(ish) recipes for pastas. It really caught his fancy, and he learned to cook them all! Now HE COOKS THEM BY HIMSELF WITHOUT ANY HELP, start to finish, we have the most delicious (easy) dinners and they are divine. He realized how important good fresh hard cheeses are, and fresh garlic, a bit of basil... It's been a Godsend, when our most IMPORTANT decision daily is "WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT"... He's still working (veterinarian) and being able to cook these meals (and learning more of them) are PRICELESS to us. He grew up in a southern family, and his mom literally NEVER COOKED PASTA, EVER. When we have gone to family summer get togethers, I cook them pastas (Canneloni, etc.) and they just loved it, his father (now passed) used to just about cry and laugh when trying to tell me with his mouth full, how he loved the food! All I can do is thank you, my dh and I are still following your channel and learning. I grew up in New England and make a banging Shepherd's pie, but can't wait to see what yours looks like. Just wanted to say THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!
My husband won't eat meatloaf with tomato base, this is how I have been making mine and he always loves it. Only things I do different is, I cube my bread and soak in a little milk, then add. And I don't use wine in the gravy. Haven't used thyme before. But I will!
Old housewife here: mix the dry breadcrumbs with all the dry spices. Then draw the ground beef apart with forks, so it becomes quite loose and grainy. Then drizzle the breadcrumbs over it while very gently stirring, so the spices and breadcrumbs and the meat are evenly mixed. In this dry state there are no wer lumps. Mix eggs and milk. Then pour over the egg-milk. By this way the ingredients are all reliably evenly mixed.
I always love a good meatloaf recipe. It’s the best comfort food ever and is great as leftovers. I especially like yours as it doesn’t have ketchup in it or covering it.
Never understood the ketchup covering . . . but to each his own, I guess. And glad to see you scraped up all of the fond from the baking pan and used it in the sauce. It adds such great flavor.
My mom makes great meatloaf, usually with tomato sauce on top - not like drowning the meat in sauce, but just enough to give it to an extra bit of flavor, along with the beef gravy, which I like.
This channel turned dinner around in my house. The first recipe was lentil soup! The way he had his son and wife come make it in 3 ways to taste was so fun looking I made the soup and offered all the options to my son and husband after showing Them the video and they got so into it! We decided red wine vinegar was the best. My husband took the left overs to work and said it was the best lunch he’s ever eaten and it went down easy and energized him(this is someone with food issues). I have made it once a week since, with all the lentils I had from the food bank that I didn’t know how to cook. Tonight I am making the meat loaf. This chef makes me feel so calm about cooking, which used to give me anxiety Such wholesome people and such wholesome food
I was so glad to see you use the rendered beef fat. I always save the rendered fat from all my cooking in jars & save in the fridge to cook with later. Beef = Tallow, Pork = Lard, Chicken = Schmaltz. Try roasting potatoes in tallow & you'll love it... Especially in these hard times being resourceful is important. My mother grew up during the depression & they always saved the "grease" as she would call it. And now they are discovering that animal fats are better for you then the oils we've been sold on for the past 40 years...
Nothing compares to the flavor of rendered fats. Any dish that calls for rendered fats must be made using them or they taste flat. I save the fat from my bacon & use it to fry potatoes & other veggies & they're to die for.
In the UK tallow is often referred to as Beef Dripping.I guess because back in the days when they roasted beef infant of a kitchen fire (on a spit) the fat would drip and be collected. It was common even into the 1960s and early 1970s for people to keep their beef dripping and spread it on toasted bread. It's pretty delicious... of course increasing awareness of saturated fat intake has put a bit of a pause on that although I'm sure that people still do it. My preference for roast potatoes is Duck fat... Never made a meatloaf so I'll give this a try I think.
@@dee_dee_place I started just with bacon fat & then watched a video about "French Fries" in Belgium, where they were originally from. Over there the chip stands are regulated & must fry in tallow according to original recipes. That's when I 1st started saving beef fat. Then I went with chicken fat because original matzo ball recipes call for schmaltz. Modern recipes just use butter, but the difference is stark & worth it. Plus saving the fats saves on disposal as well...
My Mom was a really great cook! She was legally blind her last 15 yrs. I tried to help by marking certain temps on the oven, stovetop, microwave etc to help allow her to still be able to cook. Well, she decided she wanted meatloaf, w no assistance from me. So I turned over my kitchen and watched a movie. Dinnertime came, we all sat down to eat. My oldest has a very big appetite, so mom said make sure you don't eat too much do we could have cold meatloaf sandwich's for lunch the next day, which we all love! Well, 1 bite and me and my daughter both made faces lol. So we just pretend we ate ( she couldn't tell, she's blind) After dinner, I was putting away the food and as usual gave my dog the plates to pretreat before washing. The dog wouldn't even eat the meatloaf lol. We never told her how bad it was, but yeà, she definitely got lots of meatloaf sandwich's 😆
I love your recipes and how you incorporate your family into your videos! I think a fun idea (if he was game) would be to do a beginners cooking series where you get your son in the kitchen with you and go over basic knife skills, cooking techniques, and basic recipes. Would be entertaining and informative!
Your cooking channel is a 10! I love your simple clearcut approach to cooking and delivering a great meal for family and friends. I especially love your Italian dishes…being Italian and having grown up in a large Italian family, your ingredients and how-to really resonates with me. The real deal. Thank you for making cooking easy for those who want to create good food. You rock!
At one of our local high-end steak houses I always get the meatloaf dinner and friends laugh at my choice of meals. When meatloaf is done right it is outstanding and this looks like one of those meatloafs. I'm excited to try it at home. As always, great recipes and I love the fact that your wife and son are highly involved. We need to see more families coming together around the kitchen and table!
I absolutely love your If-you-do-not-want-to-you-don't-have-to approach because it is a.) the way you make it but b.) also telling others that it turns out okay if they do not use everything you use or don't use. That makes it a unique experience for everyone who watches and wants to repeat it. Great work!
I’ve been cooking for 60 years and your recipes are awesome! And fyi I love the fact that you lay out all the ingredients first. I think it’s the only way to do it
You need a Food Network show! Thursday is now my fave time of the week because I know I can come home and watch your new video and then make it over the weekend. Wow....just wow.
I absolutely LOVE making gravy from what's left in the pan after roasting the meatloaf. Even if it seems burnt in spots, it doesnt hurt it. It's always fabulous. I haven't added mushrooms while making the gravy though- want to try that. I do often add chopped mushrooms into the meatloaf though- adds moisture as well as flavor!
I love your little family dude. The way your videos are put together take any intimidation out of cooking. I’m a pretty good cook, but there’s always more to learn.
I was introduced to your channel from the algorithm about 2 weeks ago and I have just fallen in love with all the dishes you make. So glad I found you guys!
It took me a while to discover your channel but I am so very glad I did. Love your recipes, your style and your taste testers. Also love the New York accents. Am a former East Coast girl and everything you cook, teach and talk brings me back home. Thank you.
Looks great. One idea is to add 1 tbsp butter in a little glass bowl with the onions and microwave for about 2-2.5 mins covered to soften and bloom the ONIONS then add to the meatloaf. Really adds a nice dimension. Love you, your family and your channel. Thank you for so many great recipes. 👍🏼🤗
What a lucky family, a dad that can cook like that is a treasure to have around! This recipe looks easy enough for me to try and tackle. Thank you for putting your thyme in to make us such wonderful content!
Love your videos! Thank you for you sharing all these recipes but the best part is the loving family vibe. Not a lot of people have families like these so it’s great to watch.
Hey, Jim! This looks so tasty; I'll definitely be trying it out! Two things: First, a little tip about the thyme (which is the perfect herb for mushrooms, imho)...Do strip the fresh thyme off the stems on the mushrooms, but add a little dried thyme to the gravy. I think you'll get the flavor you're looking for. Second, my eldest daughter is a rabid aficionado of everything New Orleans. She has spent years perfecting her Cajun and Creole cuisine and would have fallen in a dead faint at the idea of a 10-minute gumbo roux. 😆 If you guys are interested in trying the most mouthwatering and authentic gumbo outside of Louisiana, let me know and I'll see if I can sweet talk the recipe out of her. You guys are my favorite TH-cam family, keep bringing the great content!
Thanks for the tip. My wife has made gumbo a few times and I recall her spending like 30 minutes on the roux. I do love Cajun/Creole food as well and would love to add a gumbo recipe at some point. Thanks for the comment!
I got a GREAT tip about cooking a bit in the microwave to check the seasoning. Just an awesome tip. Super presentation and I think James was ready to lick the plate.
I make almost the same meatloaf. I use Bell's Seasoning instead of thyme, and place 2-3 strips of bacon on the meatloaf. I'm really enjoying your channel. You are down to earth with no pretenses.
The Taste Tester was just blown away!! 🤣🤣👍👍 That was fantastic! Ate it all and started in on the pan of gravy! Too funny! I watch your videos for the recipes and down-to-earth instructions but, honestly, I really got hooked by The Taste Tester! 👏😁 I’ve been going backwards and playing them all. What a treat! 😁
How this channel does not have 3M followers is beyond me, the absolute best YT food channel there is. I love meat loaf, when it is moist and I dont make it often because it comes out too dry, but I will try this recipe this weekend. My wife was listening to the video in the back ground and she said: "you need to cook a meatloaf this weekend" :)
Made this for dinner last night and it was great! My house smelled amazing while the meatloaf was baking. Very easy to make and we really enjoyed mushroom gravy instead of the typical tomato glaze we are used to. Nice job!!
James, your just darn good at what you do. At 82 years old I've seen a lot of Chef's put recipes together, you my friend are the best. The quality of your work is second to none. Please keep it coming. God Bless your family. The quality of your testers is very good also.
I just made it and it was outstanding! I made mash potatoes and I grilled corn on the Weber and shaved it off the cob. For the gravy, I sautéed the mushrooms with shallots and garlic, followed the 6 tablespoons of fat and flour but I omitted the wine. I added soy sauce and a little beef bullion with the beef broth, salt and pepper. Meatloaf was a huge hit! Thank you.
Just came across this. In addition to appreciating what looks like a great meatloaf recipe, it is wonderful how this so naturally seems like a family affair. Very genuine and doesn't feel staged.
You have made so many recipes that we have to pick which to made first. I think my husband wants the stuffed mushrooms first. We always wait to the end to see your son❤ When he really likes something he doesn’t have to right now the score😂 We already know. Me and my husband said look at him he’s going in the pot for more❤We already know it’s a 10.
So I made this for dinner tonight and my husband who's not a fan of meatloaf, asked for seconds. This is a definite win!!!! It was delicious 😋❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
I've made this four times now in the span of about 4 months and that gravy is absolutely one of, if not THE most delicious thing that has entered my mouth. Truly tingle-inducing. Thank you so much for introducing me to it. ❤
I made it, it was a hit with my housemate. Very nice recipe. My housemate is a professional and he recommended I burn down the wine before putting the flour in. It turned out very nice and I really appreciate the recipe. Thanks mate
I love this channel. I love Jim’s presentation and his families interactions. Yesterday, I made the meatloaf with the mushrooms. I am almost 68 years old and have been cooking for about 50 years and I am considered the best cook in the extended family. The meatloaf was the best I ever made. The outside was crispy, but the inside was moist and wonderful.
I made this delicious meatloaf this past Sunday for dinner. This is wonderful. My husband and I are enjoying the leftovers. I made a double batch and froze it. A top notch meal!
I’m Asian, born and raised outside the US, and I love your recipes! I have cooked several of them. They’re a keeper and my go-to’s. I will definitely try this one next when my fridge is empty of leftovers, definitely before Christmas. Thank you! 😋
I didn’t grow up eating meatloaf. I asked my mother why she never made it. She shrugged and said she could always think of a dish more interesting to make. Well, tonight I’m making yours for second time! Your meatloaf was awesome and I loved the thyme flavoring! I didn’t change anything, which is super odd for me. I love your family and your recipes. I’ve made several since I found you and all were great!
Wow, talk about comfort food! This meal brings me right back to the kitchen table of my childhood. Yours is the stepped up version of the one my mom made and that mushroom gravy is making me drool. The only thing missing for me is some mashed potatoes. And you have to take the gravy ladle and make a well in the pile of mashed potatoes so that it can hold that beautiful gravy. Putting the ingredients on my shopping list now, thanks so much for this one!
Looks like you’ve hit a home run here, Jim! I just made my meatloaf recipe last weekend, but, I’ll try this one next time. It’s looks and sounds delicious! Loved your taste-testers enthusiasm!
I made this last night and it was so good. I did the gravy a little bit differently, though - sauteed the mushrooms first, removed from pan, made a traditional roux, and then added the mushrooms back in. I also steeped the beef broth with the thyme, a couple of bay leaves, and some peppercorns for a couple of hours to infuse that flavor, and then strained it out.
We love meatloaf. At one point, I didn't have enough hamburger, only one pound. I added 2/3 can of Spam (yes I know). Put the spam in the food processor and blended it to the consistency of the hamburger. Mixed it together with the hamburger and continued with the other ingredients (eggs, bread, spices). My family has been making our meatloaf this way ever since.
Sir, you are a significantly good cook… and teacher. And it’s wonderful how you highlight the best aspect of enjoying food - sharing your efforts with family. Wish you much continued success…
I made this recipe. I made it with a mix of pork and beef, and used Henderson's Yorkshire Relish instead of the rather poor Worcestershire stuff. It was exceptionally good. I had a little mixture left over, so I made meatballs with it for the freezer.
My mom’s recipe, which I use, is almost exactly the same but we use fresh white bread, rip it in small chunks, and it gets further mixed in when you hand mix. Moist and delicious meatloaf. That mushroom gravy looks delicious and I might try that.
Just love James, while mom and dad are chatting he is 'circling'! making his way to the gravy pot for more - very Oliver Twist😊btw I am making meatloaf for tonigts dinner, thanks S&F
I made quite a few meatloaves last winter (southern hemisphere)... I use beef sausage mince, beef mince and pork mince with some roast chicken stuffing mix added in. It freezes so well.
I just made this last night. Not only is this the best meatloaf I have ever had, it's one of the best dishes I have ever cooked. I'm still in disbelief that meatloaf can be this good. I'm glad I'm single so that I don't have to share my leftovers 😂😀😐😭
I love everything about your channel-I just started watching it the other day. I actually binged about six recipes in a row. I love your production style, your personality, your family. Everything, the way you’re doing it is perfect, don’t change it! I love the speed that you go-you don’t spend time talking too much you get right to the point. You’re very personable… Keep it up!
Getting colder here in upstate NY. Just put the loaf in the oven! It’s going to be yummy! Making mashed potatoes to keep my husband really happy tonight! Thank you 😊
Bravo for spreading the seasoning around the bowl to assist even mixing. So many TH-cam & TV cooks just dump their pinch bowls of seasonings in one small spot for an easy camera close-up. Who knows if it ever gets mix evenly.
I made this tonight, SO delicious! I think that is the fifth recipe of yours that I have made and every one has been wonderful. Not sure I have ever made that many recipes from any cookbook or TH-cam creator. Even though it is summer here in Australia and not really comfort food season, it was the perfect thing for a rainy night and my hubs loved it as much as I did. Thank you!
Two pro tips when it comes to meat loafs. Sauté the onions first and let cool, adds flavor and easier to digest. Second sub out breadcrumbs with quick oats, compliments the meat for a heartier loaf.
I have been making the same meatloaf for 45 years (bottle per lb. of Heinz Chili sauce, onions, green peppers, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper). After watching you put this together, it had me salivating and excited to try this for Sunday supper with my sons!
I am so hungry for meatloaf after seeing this presentation Going to make it tomorrow Love seeing James and his mama enjoying your creation. This is my most favorite cooking show 👏👏👏👏🥰
Funny story…I grew up eating my Mom’s Italian meatloaf. Got married, and my Irish husband asked if I knew how to make meatloaf. Next day, eager to impress him, I made a meatloaf for him. When he got in from work, I was so proud to present him with dinner. He took one look, and asked why I had made a giant meatball. Needless to say, my Irish mother in law showed me how to make the brown gravy with mushrooms meatloaf and I dutifully followed that recipe for over 35 years. And yes, I have done the Lipton Soup packet version in a pinch…originally from NY girl here 😂 ❣️Love your recipes!
Looks so yummy. It is true that dried thyme has more of an intense flavor. So when using fresh, maybe a little more is needed or like you said, a longer cooking time to extract all the flavors. Another hit .
Meatloaf is my perennial comfort food, and easy to make. If one has the time, to make the meatloaf more tender and easier to mix, hydrate the bread or breadcrumbs in the milk for 30 minutes, and consider using 3/4 to a full cup of milk. It's amazing how much the bread or breadcrumbs will absorb when left alone to fully hydrate. If using a more lean ground meat like turkey, or 90/10 ground beef or pork, add an extra egg for every two pounds or so of ground meat, to increase the fat content a smidge and help improve the texture.
Dude, another clutch video. I know its an Italian cuisine thing to appreciate even the most simple ingredients and simple dishes but it never gets old and frankly, can be exciting watching guys like you never steer away from simplicity when its required. Cheers man and enjoy the holidays, even with teenagers! Mine just turned 13, god save me!
Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that I made this for Mothers Day dinner today and it was delicious!! Ranks up there near, if not at the top of my favorite meat loaf recipes!! Thanks for sharing!!
Your son is an absolute gem. You guys are so lucky. I watch most of your vids. This meatloaf is a 10 of 10 - James went for more of it directly out of the pan!
Just wanted to say that you're a huge reason I have began to broaden my cooking experiences and trying new dishes, you explain things really well and it makes cooking much easier for me. I have made a fair amount of your dishes so far and have loved every single one. Love the content. Just made this meat loaf and gravy and it was amazing, plan on making your ragu this weekend.
I love that your son has been exposed to so many wonderful recipes and has a vast palate. Kids these days won't venture out of their comfort zone for the most part, so you end with with young adults who will only eat what's on a kid's menu at a restaurant. We didn't have that when I was growing up. You ate what everyone ate, or you went hungry. BTW, this meatloaf looks FABULOUS!
I really like this channel. There are a lot of good cooking channels but I really like the genuine and unpretentious feel of your videos. The unscripted opinions of your family is a very nice way to close out each video. Well done!
I am a huge meatloaf person, especially with brown gravy. Just a personal tip, if you don't mind.. Use half ground chuck, half ground pork.. I also put in about a third of a cup of chili sauce. Give it a try, see what you think.
Making right now for the 2nd time this month. Love that you have your fam taste the food with real reactions. My family is my biggest critic. Love the channel.
I grew up in a cold environment where meatloaf is ultimate comfort food but I never had a mushroom gravy on it. I love mushrooms, so I’m so excited to try your recipe using ground turkey. Love your channel because of your laid back style & succinct instructions. 💜
Thanks, I'm a huge meatloaf fan, and I love mushrooms, so I can't wait to try this. A comment: making this meal without mashed potatoes is like making spaghetti without the spaghetti noodles. Gotta have the potatoes. Take care. JP
Another great video. Suggestion: Get small white boards and dry erase markers for the ratings and write large enough for us to see when you reveal them to the camera. (Or just black marker on paper.)
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I adore this man. What a great dad and husband. The smile on his face is pure joy when his son enjoys his efforts. The way he turns directly towards his wife (telling her, he’s completely present for her) pulls at my heart! I was born in Bethpage NY, but lived all my life in California. Now in Florida since my husband passed, Im really digging that Italian/Sicilian vibe here on the East coast. As a retired chef, This channel is the real thing. Great job family! ✌️❤️
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I made this recipe and almost cried. It transported me to childhood. My husband said it made him fall in love with me over again with every bite
I love how James is just going ham on his portion while you and Tara are debating flavors haha!
I'm a high school teacher, and it's so fun to watch James get more comfortable and confident sharing his opinions on the dishes (and getting taller!) over the last year or two of episodes. A rare 10 out of 10!
Another excellent recipe, I love how your videos are organized. Keep up the great work!
Okay, I HAVE to tell a story about this channel and how much it's influenced my family. My dh (72) and I (66) married 45 yrs. My hero was my grammie, who was the youngest of an Italian family, who came from Italy and settled in PA. My twin and I would spend summers with her, we learned to cook everything (ITALIAN/PASTAS ETC) you have on your channel...
Last year I sent my dh a few videos of some of your more simple(ish) recipes for pastas. It really caught his fancy, and he learned to cook them all! Now HE COOKS THEM BY HIMSELF WITHOUT ANY HELP, start to finish, we have the most delicious (easy) dinners and they are divine.
He realized how important good fresh hard cheeses are, and fresh garlic, a bit of basil... It's been a Godsend, when our most IMPORTANT decision daily is "WHAT'S FOR DINNER TONIGHT"...
He's still working (veterinarian) and being able to cook these meals (and learning more of them) are PRICELESS to us. He grew up in a southern family, and his mom literally NEVER COOKED PASTA, EVER. When we have gone to family summer get togethers, I cook them pastas (Canneloni, etc.) and they just loved it, his father (now passed) used to just about cry and laugh when trying to tell me with his mouth full, how he loved the food!
All I can do is thank you, my dh and I are still following your channel and learning. I grew up in New England and make a banging Shepherd's pie, but can't wait to see what yours looks like.
Just wanted to say THANK YOU SOOO MUCH!
I really appreciate this comment, thank you so much.
What is Dh?
Happy eating!
lovely story - thank you for sharing it!
@Lingonberry Love Thanks.
Awww.... ❤️ Thank you for sharing.
My husband won't eat meatloaf with tomato base, this is how I have been making mine and he always loves it. Only things I do different is, I cube my bread and soak in a little milk, then add. And I don't use wine in the gravy. Haven't used thyme before. But I will!
Old housewife here: mix the dry breadcrumbs with all the dry spices. Then draw the ground beef apart with forks, so it becomes quite loose and grainy. Then drizzle the breadcrumbs over it while very gently stirring, so the spices and breadcrumbs and the meat are evenly mixed. In this dry state there are no wer lumps. Mix eggs and milk. Then pour over the egg-milk. By this way the ingredients are all reliably evenly mixed.
I always love a good meatloaf recipe. It’s the best comfort food ever and is great as leftovers. I especially like yours as it doesn’t have ketchup in it or covering it.
I agree, no ketchup or glaze! With a nice crust! This looks 👍
Ooh leftovers!! 👌🏽 😊
Never understood the ketchup covering . . . but to each his own, I guess.
And glad to see you scraped up all of the fond from the baking pan and used it in the sauce. It adds such great flavor.
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My mom makes great meatloaf, usually with tomato sauce on top - not like drowning the meat in sauce, but just enough to give it to an extra bit of flavor, along with the beef gravy, which I like.
James was chowing!! loved his “OMG this is so good”. Another great recipe.
💙 Such an adorable youngster!
Just a small tip. If you don't happen to have bread crumbs. You can sub in corn flakes. You won't even notice a difference in taste.
This channel turned dinner around in my house. The first recipe was lentil soup! The way he had his son and wife come make it in 3 ways to taste was so fun looking I made the soup and offered all the options to my son and husband after showing Them the video and they got so into it! We decided red wine vinegar was the best. My husband took the left overs to work and said it was the best lunch he’s ever eaten and it went down easy and energized him(this is someone with food issues). I have made it once a week since, with all the lentils I had from the food bank that I didn’t know how to cook.
Tonight I am making the meat loaf. This chef makes me feel so calm about cooking, which used to give me anxiety
Such wholesome people and such wholesome food
I hear you about the high anxiety regarding cooking. 😵💫
I was so glad to see you use the rendered beef fat. I always save the rendered fat from all my cooking in jars & save in the fridge to cook with later. Beef = Tallow, Pork = Lard, Chicken = Schmaltz. Try roasting potatoes in tallow & you'll love it... Especially in these hard times being resourceful is important. My mother grew up during the depression & they always saved the "grease" as she would call it. And now they are discovering that animal fats are better for you then the oils we've been sold on for the past 40 years...
Nothing compares to the flavor of rendered fats.
Any dish that calls for rendered fats must be made using them or they taste flat.
I save the fat from my bacon & use it to fry potatoes & other veggies & they're to die for.
In the UK tallow is often referred to as Beef Dripping.I guess because back in the days when they roasted beef infant of a kitchen fire (on a spit) the fat would drip and be collected. It was common even into the 1960s and early 1970s for people to keep their beef dripping and spread it on toasted bread. It's pretty delicious... of course increasing awareness of saturated fat intake has put a bit of a pause on that although I'm sure that people still do it. My preference for roast potatoes is Duck fat... Never made a meatloaf so I'll give this a try I think.
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I started just with bacon fat & then watched a video about "French Fries" in Belgium, where they were originally from. Over there the chip stands are regulated & must fry in tallow according to original recipes. That's when I 1st started saving beef fat. Then I went with chicken fat because original matzo ball recipes call for schmaltz. Modern recipes just use butter, but the difference is stark & worth it. Plus saving the fats saves on disposal as well...
My Mom was a really great cook! She was legally blind her last 15 yrs. I tried to help by marking certain temps on the oven, stovetop, microwave etc to help allow her to still be able to cook. Well, she decided she wanted meatloaf, w no assistance from me. So I turned over my kitchen and watched a movie. Dinnertime came, we all sat down to eat. My oldest has a very big appetite, so mom said make sure you don't eat too much do we could have cold meatloaf sandwich's for lunch the next day, which we all love! Well, 1 bite and me and my daughter both made faces lol. So we just pretend we ate ( she couldn't tell, she's blind) After dinner, I was putting away the food and as usual gave my dog the plates to pretreat before washing. The dog wouldn't even eat the meatloaf lol. We never told her how bad it was, but yeà, she definitely got lots of meatloaf sandwich's 😆
I love your recipes and how you incorporate your family into your videos! I think a fun idea (if he was game) would be to do a beginners cooking series where you get your son in the kitchen with you and go over basic knife skills, cooking techniques, and basic recipes. Would be entertaining and informative!
I love how organized the recipes are...these videos really make these dishes so easy!
Just ordered all the ingredients to make at home because James gave it a 10.
Your cooking channel is a 10! I love your simple clearcut approach to cooking and delivering a great meal for family and friends. I especially love your Italian dishes…being Italian and having grown up in a large Italian family, your ingredients and how-to really resonates with me. The real deal. Thank you for making cooking easy for those who want to create good food. You rock!
Tara and Jim are talking and James is gobbling! Love you guys.
At one of our local high-end steak houses I always get the meatloaf dinner and friends laugh at my choice of meals. When meatloaf is done right it is outstanding and this looks like one of those meatloafs. I'm excited to try it at home. As always, great recipes and I love the fact that your wife and son are highly involved. We need to see more families coming together around the kitchen and table!
I absolutely love your If-you-do-not-want-to-you-don't-have-to approach because it is a.) the way you make it but b.) also telling others that it turns out okay if they do not use everything you use or don't use. That makes it a unique experience for everyone who watches and wants to repeat it. Great work!
When your son is eating, you look at him with such happiness and ❤️
I’ve been cooking for 60 years and your recipes are awesome! And fyi I love the fact that you lay out all the ingredients first. I think it’s the only way to do it
You need a Food Network show! Thursday is now my fave time of the week because I know I can come home and watch your new video and then make it over the weekend. Wow....just wow.
I absolutely LOVE making gravy from what's left in the pan after roasting the meatloaf. Even if it seems burnt in spots, it doesnt hurt it. It's always fabulous. I haven't added mushrooms while making the gravy though- want to try that. I do often add chopped mushrooms into the meatloaf though- adds moisture as well as flavor!
14:05 You can tell when a dish has been delicious, when there is nothing left in the plate anymore and then he also goes to continue in the pan. 😉👍
I love your little family dude. The way your videos are put together take any intimidation out of cooking. I’m a pretty good cook, but there’s always more to learn.
I was introduced to your channel from the algorithm about 2 weeks ago and I have just fallen in love with all the dishes you make. So glad I found you guys!
It took me a while to discover your channel but I am so very glad I did. Love your recipes, your style and your taste testers. Also love the New York accents. Am a former East Coast girl and everything you cook, teach and talk brings me back home. Thank you.
That looked incredible! And love James and Tara in the videos, so authentic and greatly appreciate what you do.
I can't tell you HOW friggin good this is.... I've made it TWICE with mash potatoes and green beans and it's a HUGE hit. THANK YOU
Looks great. One idea is to add 1 tbsp butter in a little glass bowl with the onions and microwave for about 2-2.5 mins covered to soften and bloom the ONIONS then add to the meatloaf. Really adds a nice dimension. Love you, your family and your channel. Thank you for so many great recipes. 👍🏼🤗
What a lucky family, a dad that can cook like that is a treasure to have around! This recipe looks easy enough for me to try and tackle. Thank you for putting your thyme in to make us such wonderful content!
Love your videos! Thank you for you sharing all these recipes but the best part is the loving family vibe. Not a lot of people have families like these so it’s great to watch.
I know that feels good to see his son go after it like that!
Hey, Jim! This looks so tasty; I'll definitely be trying it out! Two things: First, a little tip about the thyme (which is the perfect herb for mushrooms, imho)...Do strip the fresh thyme off the stems on the mushrooms, but add a little dried thyme to the gravy. I think you'll get the flavor you're looking for. Second, my eldest daughter is a rabid aficionado of everything New Orleans. She has spent years perfecting her Cajun and Creole cuisine and would have fallen in a dead faint at the idea of a 10-minute gumbo roux. 😆 If you guys are interested in trying the most mouthwatering and authentic gumbo outside of Louisiana, let me know and I'll see if I can sweet talk the recipe out of her. You guys are my favorite TH-cam family, keep bringing the great content!
Thanks for the tip. My wife has made gumbo a few times and I recall her spending like 30 minutes on the roux. I do love Cajun/Creole food as well and would love to add a gumbo recipe at some point. Thanks for the comment!
I got a GREAT tip about cooking a bit in the microwave to check the seasoning. Just an awesome tip. Super presentation and I think James was ready to lick the plate.
I make almost the same meatloaf. I use Bell's Seasoning instead of thyme, and place 2-3 strips of bacon on the meatloaf.
I'm really enjoying your channel. You are down to earth with no pretenses.
The Taste Tester was just blown away!! 🤣🤣👍👍 That was fantastic! Ate it all and started in on the pan of gravy! Too funny! I watch your videos for the recipes and down-to-earth instructions but, honestly, I really got hooked by The Taste Tester! 👏😁 I’ve been going backwards and playing them all. What a treat! 😁
How this channel does not have 3M followers is beyond me, the absolute best YT food channel there is. I love meat loaf, when it is moist and I dont make it often because it comes out too dry, but I will try this recipe this weekend. My wife was listening to the video in the back ground and she said: "you need to cook a meatloaf this weekend" :)
I can't wait to try this pub style meatloaf. Last weekend I made your Italian style meatloaf. It was awesome. Thank you good sir.
Made this for dinner last night and it was great! My house smelled amazing while the meatloaf was baking. Very easy to make and we really enjoyed mushroom gravy instead of the typical tomato glaze we are used to. Nice job!!
James, your just darn good at what you do.
At 82 years old I've seen a lot of Chef's put recipes together, you my friend are the best. The quality of your work is second to none. Please keep it coming. God Bless your family. The quality of your testers is very good also.
I just made it and it was outstanding! I made mash potatoes and I grilled corn on the Weber and shaved it off the cob. For the gravy, I sautéed the mushrooms with shallots and garlic, followed the 6 tablespoons of fat and flour but I omitted the wine. I added soy sauce and a little beef bullion with the beef broth, salt and pepper. Meatloaf was a huge hit! Thank you.
Just came across this. In addition to appreciating what looks like a great meatloaf recipe, it is wonderful how this so naturally seems like a family affair. Very genuine and doesn't feel staged.
You have made so many recipes that we have to pick which to made first. I think my husband wants the stuffed mushrooms first. We always wait to the end to see your son❤ When he really likes something he doesn’t have to right now the score😂 We already know. Me and my husband said look at him he’s going in the pot for more❤We already know it’s a 10.
So I made this for dinner tonight and my husband who's not a fan of meatloaf, asked for seconds. This is a definite win!!!! It was delicious 😋❤️❤️❤️❤️👍
I've made this four times now in the span of about 4 months and that gravy is absolutely one of, if not THE most delicious thing that has entered my mouth. Truly tingle-inducing. Thank you so much for introducing me to it. ❤
I made it, it was a hit with my housemate. Very nice recipe. My housemate is a professional and he recommended I burn down the wine before putting the flour in. It turned out very nice and I really appreciate the recipe. Thanks mate
I love this channel. I love Jim’s presentation and his families interactions. Yesterday, I made the meatloaf with the mushrooms. I am almost 68 years old and have been cooking for about 50 years and I am considered the best cook in the extended family. The meatloaf was the best I ever made. The outside was crispy, but the inside was moist and wonderful.
I made this delicious meatloaf this past Sunday for dinner. This is wonderful. My husband and I are enjoying the leftovers. I made a double batch and froze it. A top notch meal!
I’m Asian, born and raised outside the US, and I love your recipes! I have cooked several of them. They’re a keeper and my go-to’s. I will definitely try this one next when my fridge is empty of leftovers, definitely before Christmas. Thank you! 😋
James is such a good eater. Of course, everything looks amazing.
I didn’t grow up eating meatloaf. I asked my mother why she never made it. She shrugged and said she could always think of a dish more interesting to make. Well, tonight I’m making yours for second time! Your meatloaf was awesome and I loved the thyme flavoring! I didn’t change anything, which is super odd for me. I love your family and your recipes. I’ve made several since I found you and all were great!
Thanks for the comment and so happy you're enjoying the recipes!
Wow, talk about comfort food! This meal brings me right back to the kitchen table of my childhood. Yours is the stepped up version of the one my mom made and that mushroom gravy is making me drool. The only thing missing for me is some mashed potatoes. And you have to take the gravy ladle and make a well in the pile of mashed potatoes so that it can hold that beautiful gravy. Putting the ingredients on my shopping list now, thanks so much for this one!
Looks like you’ve hit a home run here, Jim! I just made my meatloaf recipe last weekend, but, I’ll try this one next time. It’s looks and sounds delicious! Loved your taste-testers enthusiasm!
I made this last night and it was so good. I did the gravy a little bit differently, though - sauteed the mushrooms first, removed from pan, made a traditional roux, and then added the mushrooms back in. I also steeped the beef broth with the thyme, a couple of bay leaves, and some peppercorns for a couple of hours to infuse that flavor, and then strained it out.
MAAAA! The meatloaf! We want it! NOW!
Nice to see a recipe for meatloaf without a ketchup topping.
Amen!
We love meatloaf. At one point, I didn't have enough hamburger, only one pound. I added 2/3 can of Spam (yes I know). Put the spam in the food processor and blended it to the consistency of the hamburger. Mixed it together with the hamburger and continued with the other ingredients (eggs, bread, spices). My family has been making our meatloaf this way ever since.
LOL. You guys keep talking and James keeps on eating! Love your videos.
Sir, you are a significantly good cook… and teacher. And it’s wonderful how you highlight the best aspect of enjoying food - sharing your efforts with family. Wish you much continued success…
I made this recipe. I made it with a mix of pork and beef, and used Henderson's Yorkshire Relish instead of the rather poor Worcestershire stuff. It was exceptionally good. I had a little mixture left over, so I made meatballs with it for the freezer.
My mom’s recipe, which I use, is almost exactly the same but we use fresh white bread, rip it in small chunks, and it gets further mixed in when you hand mix. Moist and delicious meatloaf.
That mushroom gravy looks delicious and I might try that.
Thanks Sip&Feast fam! This was really enjoyable. Your honesty in cooking is what. is. NEEDED! So much love!
So happy you enjoyed!
Boy did you take me back. Lipton onion soup meatloaf. Western Massachusetts native, grew up on that. This looks great. Love your channel
Just love James, while mom and dad are chatting he is 'circling'! making his way to the gravy pot for more - very Oliver Twist😊btw I am making meatloaf for tonigts dinner, thanks S&F
I made quite a few meatloaves last winter (southern hemisphere)... I use beef sausage mince, beef mince and pork mince with some roast chicken stuffing mix added in. It freezes so well.
I just made this last night. Not only is this the best meatloaf I have ever had, it's one of the best dishes I have ever cooked. I'm still in disbelief that meatloaf can be this good. I'm glad I'm single so that I don't have to share my leftovers 😂😀😐😭
I love everything about your channel-I just started watching it the other day. I actually binged about six recipes in a row. I love your production style, your personality, your family. Everything, the way you’re doing it is perfect, don’t change it! I love the speed that you go-you don’t spend time talking too much you get right to the point. You’re very personable… Keep it up!
Getting colder here in upstate NY. Just put the loaf in the oven! It’s going to be yummy! Making mashed potatoes to keep my husband really happy tonight! Thank you 😊
Bravo for spreading the seasoning around the bowl to assist even mixing. So many TH-cam & TV cooks just dump their pinch bowls of seasonings in one small spot for an easy camera close-up. Who knows if it ever gets mix evenly.
I made this tonight, SO delicious! I think that is the fifth recipe of yours that I have made and every one has been wonderful. Not sure I have ever made that many recipes from any cookbook or TH-cam creator. Even though it is summer here in Australia and not really comfort food season, it was the perfect thing for a rainy night and my hubs loved it as much as I did. Thank you!
Two pro tips when it comes to meat loafs. Sauté the onions first and let cool, adds flavor and easier to digest. Second sub out breadcrumbs with quick oats, compliments the meat for a heartier loaf.
I have been making the same meatloaf for 45 years (bottle per lb. of Heinz Chili sauce, onions, green peppers, garlic, egg, bread crumbs, salt, pepper). After watching you put this together, it had me salivating and excited to try this for Sunday supper with my sons!
"Meatloaf is awesome and if you don't think it is, you're wrong!" wonderful. love the videos
and meatloaf
Again, James, growing boy, devouring the food 😂 That site has got to warm a father's heart ❤
I am so hungry for meatloaf after seeing this presentation Going to make it tomorrow Love seeing James and his mama enjoying your creation. This is my most favorite cooking show 👏👏👏👏🥰
Vegetarian here, but I LOVE how much your son loved that dish!! Super sweet.
Funny story…I grew up eating my Mom’s Italian meatloaf. Got married, and my Irish husband asked if I knew how to make meatloaf. Next day, eager to impress him, I made a meatloaf for him. When he got in from work, I was so proud to present him with dinner. He took one look, and asked why I had made a giant meatball. Needless to say, my Irish mother in law showed me how to make the brown gravy with mushrooms meatloaf and I dutifully followed that recipe for over 35 years. And yes, I have done the Lipton Soup packet version in a pinch…originally from NY girl here 😂
❣️Love your recipes!
OK I made this. It was absolutely delicious, hands-down best, meatloaf and gravy I’ve ever made and I’ve tried a lot of recipes. Thank you so much.
I'm going to make the meatloafand gravy tomorrow ! I Love your recipes, Happy Holidays to you and yours!
My go-to channel for family meals! Thanks for all the amazing videos!
I know what we’re having for dinner! Thank You. I adore your recipes and your wonderful family.
Tried this tonight, James and Tara were right. This recipe is on point! Keep it up!
One of my favorite channels! What’s not to love? Thanks for all you share! Great teacher.❤️
Looks so yummy.
It is true that dried thyme has more of an intense flavor.
So when using fresh, maybe a little more is needed or like you said,
a longer cooking time to extract all the flavors.
Another hit .
Meatloaf is my perennial comfort food, and easy to make. If one has the time, to make the meatloaf more tender and easier to mix, hydrate the bread or breadcrumbs in the milk for 30 minutes, and consider using 3/4 to a full cup of milk. It's amazing how much the bread or breadcrumbs will absorb when left alone to fully hydrate. If using a more lean ground meat like turkey, or 90/10 ground beef or pork, add an extra egg for every two pounds or so of ground meat, to increase the fat content a smidge and help improve the texture.
Dude, another clutch video. I know its an Italian cuisine thing to appreciate even the most simple ingredients and simple dishes but it never gets old and frankly, can be exciting watching guys like you never steer away from simplicity when its required. Cheers man and enjoy the holidays, even with teenagers! Mine just turned 13, god save me!
Hey Jim, just wanted to let you know that I made this for Mothers Day dinner today and it was delicious!! Ranks up there near, if not at the top of my favorite meat loaf recipes!! Thanks for sharing!!
Meatloaf is the best. Mashed potatoes on the side to dip in. And make sure there’s enough for sandwiches tomorrow.
Looks great and I can't wait to try! Love how you include you're family in the tasty test,lol, but in all seriousness it means a lot. Thank you
Your son is an absolute gem. You guys are so lucky. I watch most of your vids.
This meatloaf is a 10 of 10 - James went for more of it directly out of the pan!
Just wanted to say that you're a huge reason I have began to broaden my cooking experiences and trying new dishes, you explain things really well and it makes cooking much easier for me. I have made a fair amount of your dishes so far and have loved every single one. Love the content. Just made this meat loaf and gravy and it was amazing, plan on making your ragu this weekend.
I love that your son has been exposed to so many wonderful recipes and has a vast palate. Kids these days won't venture out of their comfort zone for the most part, so you end with with young adults who will only eat what's on a kid's menu at a restaurant.
We didn't have that when I was growing up. You ate what everyone ate, or you went hungry.
BTW, this meatloaf looks FABULOUS!
I really like this channel. There are a lot of good cooking channels but I really like the genuine and unpretentious feel of your videos. The unscripted opinions of your family is a very nice way to close out each video. Well done!
Looks AMAZING! Can't wait for Shephard's Pie!!😀
I am a huge meatloaf person, especially with brown gravy. Just a personal tip, if you don't mind.. Use half ground chuck, half ground pork.. I also put in about a third of a cup of chili sauce. Give it a try, see what you think.
Making right now for the 2nd time this month. Love that you have your fam taste the food with real reactions. My family is my biggest critic. Love the channel.
I grew up in a cold environment where meatloaf is ultimate comfort food but I never had a mushroom gravy on it. I love mushrooms, so I’m so excited to try your recipe using ground turkey. Love your channel because of your laid back style & succinct instructions. 💜
Thanks, I'm a huge meatloaf fan, and I love mushrooms, so I can't wait to try this.
A comment: making this meal without mashed potatoes is like making spaghetti without the spaghetti noodles. Gotta have the potatoes. Take care. JP
Another great video. Suggestion: Get small white boards and dry erase markers for the ratings and write large enough for us to see when you reveal them to the camera. (Or just black marker on paper.)