Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Tastes From My Home

We have a winner! thetribe (comment #8) has been picked by the random generator. I will get in touch with you for your address. Thanks to all who entered and hope you find these tasty chips at a store near you.
I am so excited to be entering The Tastes from Home with Frito-Lay recipe contest! We are big Frito-Lay fans at my house! And did you know Frito-Lay has a new delicious lineup of regional flavors made with all-natural ingredients? The Tomato & Basil chips are my absolute favorite! My husband loves the Tangy Carolina BBQ flavor. I would love to try the Honey Mustard or Balsamic Sweet Onion chips, but sadly have not seen them in our Midwest grocery stores. A bag of chips does not last long in our house!! It's amazing how fast little feet come running when they hear a chip bag being ripped open.

In honor of their new chip lineup, I am posting a recipe that is a favorite in my neck of the woods. This is an often requested item on our dinner menu for the week. I found this recipe from a blogger and adapted it to my family's tastes.

The Best Meatloaf Ever (according to my family)

2 lb. ground meat (thawed)

1 finely chopped onion

1 cup shredded cheese

1 clove garlic, minced

2 t. mustard

½ cup ketchup

2 eggs

2 cups bread crumbs

2 T. worchestire sauce

1 T. Parmesan cheese

½ t. Italian seasoning

Combine eggs, ketchup, mustard, breadcrumbs, garlic, cheeses, and spices in large bowl. Slowly add in meat and onion. This must be mixed very well, often I mix it by hand!

When thoroughly mixed, shape into a loaf. I use a 9x13 pan and make a flatter loaf so it cooks faster. Bake at 375 for 1 hour, check at this time, it may or may not need 15 more minutes (depending on your oven and the height of your loaf).

*This is great served with homemade mashed potatoes and green beans. My family’s favorite meal!!

Frito-lay is generously offering a variety pack of their regional flavors to give away to one of my lucky readers! To enter the contest, please tell me which flavor of chip you would like to try the most! Contest ends on August 23, 2011 at midnight.

*Frito-Lay provided me with the chips and this blog post is considered an entry form for their contest*

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88 comments:

  1. LauraAugust 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

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  2. LauraAugust 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I'd really like to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Laura

    Laurasu82 at yahoo.com

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  3. petchk79August 17, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    I would love to try the tomato and basil, you said it was your favorite so I bet it's pretty good!
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  4. AdrianaAugust 18, 2011 at 6:53 AM

    I would love to try the Honey Mustard!

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  5. KellyAugust 19, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Sweet onion...YUM! That sounds really good to me and baby-to-be. Thanks for the chance!
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  6. KristanAugust 22, 2011 at 8:05 PM

    i'd love to try tomato and basil too. andrewandkristan(at)hotmail(dot)com

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  7. AnonymousAugust 22, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    The Honey Mustard sounds good
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  8. BEFFY!August 22, 2011 at 11:32 PM

    I'd love to try the garden ranch flavor! Watching for it in stores...

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  9. thetribeAugust 23, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    Honey Mustard sounds good..
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  10. jenspurgAugust 23, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    I'd like to try the Cajun Herb and Spice.
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  11. KathrynAugust 23, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I would love to try tomato and basil.

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  12. KimberlyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I'd like to try the Cajun Herb and Spice.
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  13. humanecatsAugust 23, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    I'd like to try the honey mustard.

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  14. HilaryAugust 23, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    Creamy Garden Ranch! Thanks for the opportunity.

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  15. matt0701August 23, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    I'd love to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion and the Cajun Herb and Spice!

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  16. Just MeAugust 23, 2011 at 8:36 AM

    I would like to try the Honey Mustard or garden ranch. Everything in my area is too spicy for my taste buds.

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  17. Just MeAugust 23, 2011 at 8:37 AM

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  18. KendraAugust 23, 2011 at 8:40 AM

    Mmm...balsamic sweet onion!

    Kendra

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  19. CherAugust 23, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    I am all about the BBQ!
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  20. JennyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:47 AM

    Would love to try the Honey Mustard!

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  21. AvroraDAugust 23, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    I would like to try the garden ranch!

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  22. Michelle HAugust 23, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    The honey mustard sounds good!
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  23. VanessaAugust 23, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    I'd love to try the honey mustard. momlovesdeals at gmail dot com

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  24. RachelAugust 23, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    I think that I would like to try the Chipotle Ranch. Sounds yummy!

    Rachel D.
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  25. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I'd like to try the cajun herb &spice

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  26. deb126August 23, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I'd love to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion, I have grown up with Lays, and could/would eat the whole bag if someone doesnt take it away from me, Lay's chips are a staple at my house, if we run low-I am at the store buying some more.

    Thanks for the delicious giveaway

    debis126 at yahoo.com

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  27. andisueksAugust 23, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    Wow, the flavors sound great! I would like to try the balsamic sweet onion and creamy garden ranch the most!

    Thanks for the giveaway!

    andisue at hotmail dot com

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  28. ChrissyAugust 23, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    I would love to try the garden ranch! I love anything with ranch :)

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  29. nikiaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I would like to try the Tangy Carolina BBQ

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  30. degoodAugust 23, 2011 at 9:56 AM

    I want to try the chipotle ranch the most.

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  31. SabrinaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    The garden ranch sounds amazing!!
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  32. DonnaAugust 23, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I'd love to try Garden Tomato and Basil.

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  33. RaquelAugust 23, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    I would love to try Garden Tomato and Basil!
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  34. NoelleAugust 23, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Balsamic Sweet Onion sound divine! I have had the Tomato and Basil and they are so good! Thanks :)

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  35. --August 23, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    I'd like to try the Creamy Garden Ranch and Cajun Herb and Spice.

    Echo Dannelle
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  36. KMAugust 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    I'd love to try the cajun herb & spice!
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  37. daivabaumAugust 23, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Cajun herb & spice
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  38. LaurieAugust 23, 2011 at 11:20 AM

    would love to try the creamy garden ranch

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  39. The Recipe CollectorAugust 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM

    Honey Mustard :-)

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  40. MandyAugust 23, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    Creamy garden ranch! YUM!
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  41. kathy fAugust 23, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I would like to try the chipotle ranch.
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  42. pmjAugust 23, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    I'd like to try the tomato basil flavor.

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  43. mdh0115August 23, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    I would love to try the Honey Mustard! Your recipe sounds delicious. Thanks for the giveaway!

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  44. Baby MamaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    Honey mustard
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  45. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    iwould like to try honey mustard
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  46. DanaAugust 23, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    the creamy garden ranch sound slike the best!!!

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  47. Michael CorriganAugust 23, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    The Sweet Onion sounds really good!
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  48. JanetAugust 23, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    The Tangy Carolina BBQ.

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  49. Lesley MitchellAugust 23, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Garden Tomato & Basil!
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  50. BeckeesdealsAugust 23, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    I want to try the Balsamic Sweet onion
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  51. ColleenieAugust 23, 2011 at 2:19 PM

    I would love to try the tomato and basil - i love basil!!
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  52. HarriettAugust 23, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Creamy Garden Ranch!

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  53. Yona WilliamsAugust 23, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    I'd like to try the Cajun Herbs & Spices. Email: yona(at)pricelesswriters.com

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  54. AndreaHAugust 23, 2011 at 2:40 PM

    I'd most like to try the Garden Tomato & Basil.

    AndreaH
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  55. BethEldertonAugust 23, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    I'd love to try the Garden Tomato and Basil
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  56. LeahAugust 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    i'd LOVE to try the tomato basil and creamy garden ranch!!! mmm sounds YUMMY!!!
    thanks!
    Leah
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  57. bmom76August 23, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    I'd like to try the tomato and basil.
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  58. GinaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    Garden tomato and basil sounds good!
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  59. KariAugust 23, 2011 at 3:07 PM

    I want to try the chipotle ranch!

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  60. Amanda B. August 23, 2011 at 3:09 PM

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  61. Amanda B. August 23, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    I'd like to try the Chipotle Ranch flavor

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  62. Just CouponsAugust 23, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    I would love to try the Tangy Carolina BBQ
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  63. Robin BlankenshipAugust 23, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    I would love to try honey mustard

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  64. One Cryptic MamaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    I'd love to try the Garden tomato and basil- two of my favorite flavors!
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  65. AmandaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    I would try the honey mustard.

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  66. caroleAugust 23, 2011 at 3:33 PM

    like to try the tomato and basil

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  67. MarijaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    I'd love to try the Creamy Garden Ranch flavor!

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  68. HopeAugust 23, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    I'd like to try the Chipotle Ranch-spicy and ranch combined is awesome!
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  69. TreesaAugust 23, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    I would really like to try the Garden Ranch!

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  70. shirleyAugust 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    Honey Mustard sounds very good to me!
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  71. ChrisAugust 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    tang Carolina BBQ sounds good!

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  72. ChrisAugust 23, 2011 at 4:00 PM

    tang Carolina BBQ sounds good!

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  73. HifamAugust 23, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    I would love to try the creamy garden ranch. Sounds amazing!
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  74. NikoAugust 23, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    I'd love to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion flavor of their chips! Thank you!

    Niko O.
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  75. Marcie W.August 23, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    I'd love Creamy Garden Ranch!
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  76. meredith mAugust 23, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    the Balsamic Sweet Onion sounds yummy!
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  77. HeatherAugust 23, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    I would like to try the honey mustard.

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  78. MBRAugust 23, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    id love to try creamy garden ranch! heinzmom at hotmail dot com

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  79. AnonymousAugust 23, 2011 at 5:16 PM

    I would love to try the Honey Mustard
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  80. Heather S.August 23, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I'd love to try the Honey Mustard flavor.
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  81. UnknownAugust 23, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    balsamic sweet onion and carolina bbq sound great!

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  82. DianeAugust 23, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I would like to try the Balsamic Sweet Onion or the Chipoltle Ranch first!

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  83. lmurley2000August 23, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    i would like to try the honey mustard

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  84. Heidi MeekAugust 23, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Balsamic Sweet Onion would be our choice! MMMMM yum!

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  85. LangworthyAugust 23, 2011 at 8:16 PM

    I would like to try the creamy garden ranch!
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  86. jadavisAugust 23, 2011 at 8:39 PM

    I would like to try the Cajun herb and Spice!
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  87. JenAugust 23, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Def the Garden Ranch.

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  88. DanaAugust 23, 2011 at 9:11 PM

    Balsamic Sweet Onion for me! dmatthews38751@yahoo.com

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