You have a busy life. We all do. Very few of us have time to plan elaborate dinners every night of the week. Meatloaf may not be a glamorous meal, but is satisfying, and can be healthy at times. It is also easy to fix, and it is something your family and friends would eat for dinner. For pure alliteration, we suggest that you have Meatloaf on Mondays, and we will call it Meatloaf Monday. If you observe Meatless Monday, then pick a different day. However, Meatloaf Thursday just doesn’t have the same ring to it. Once you have chosen a day, you will need some Easy Meatloaf Recipes to get started. Try choosing four or five meatloaf recipes, so each week of the month is a little different.

Meal planning takes a lot of time and effort. Eating out all the time gets expensive, plus you have the hassle of choosing a restaurant, driving across town to the latest trendy place, only to find out that their pasta tastes like shoelaces. Meatloaf is simple. If you commit to one night a week to have meatloaf at home, you don’t need to drive all over town, and the cost is very reasonable. In most cases, you can prepare it ahead of time, and just pop it in the oven when you come home from work.

Look for a website that has several good recipes for meatloaf with simple, easy to understand instructions. One of my favorites is a Healthy Meatloaf Recipe with Turkey and Spinach. While I love the traditional meatloaf recipes, this one is delicious, and it is healthier. Experiment with different easy meatloaf recipes to see which one you like best. The good part is that none of them are bad – they are all delicious and easy to make.

You may want an Easy Meatloaf Recipe with Oatmeal instead of using Bread Crumbs; or you might like more traditional Meatloaf Recipe with Pork and Beef. It is important to try them all to see what you like. After a while, you can experiment with various seasonings to find what tastes best to you and your family. A little thyme or some oregano might tantalize the taste buds of your family.

If you really want to simplify your life, make the commitment today to have meatloaf once a week. It takes minimal planning, and you often have all the ingredients you need right in your kitchen. Use a good grade of meat, and choose a good recipe to get you started. Most Easy Meatloaf Recipes take about a half hour to prepare, and an hour or so to cook. You can make the side dishes and set the table while it is cooking.

Side dishes are important. Depending on the season, we suggest a tossed salad with fresh green beans and potatoes in the spring and early summer. Corn-on-the cob is good with Cole slaw, and you can serve canned vegetables in the winter, such as corn, beans or peas.

Make up your mind, and get started today. Keep it simple. Let’s make Meatloaf Monday a tradition.