Tavern On The Greens Meatloaf Recipes

TAVERN ON THE GREEN'S MEATLOAF

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and milk.
• Add the torn bread and let it absorb the liquid for about 15 minutes.
• Meanwhile, cook bacon (very crispy but not burnt) until most but not all of the fat is rendered. Drain and set aside to cool.
• Stir the bread mixture with a fork to blend.
• Add the remaining meatloaf ingredients, including the drained bacon, but not the beef, and mix thoroughly.
• Fold in the beef and mix to incorporate throughout, being careful to avoid mashing or overhandling the meat.
• Cover bowl and refrigerate overnight.
• When ready to cook, preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Remove bowl from the refrigerator and shape meat into a loaf approximately 5 inches long and 3 inches high.
• Place in the middle of a low-sided baking pan and bake for 35 minutes.
• In a small bowl, whisk glaze ingredients together.
• Brush meatloaf with glaze and bake for another 20 minutes.
• Remove meat loaf from the oven and let it sit for a few minutes before slicing and serving.

TAVERN ON THE GREEN'S CHICKEN FRANCAIS

Steps:

• Note: To make clarified butter, slowly melt a stick of unsalted butter until the milk solids melt to the bottom of the pan; skim foam off the top and use only the clear golden liquid.
• Pound chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap to make uniform thickness for even cooking.
• Dredge chicken breasts in flour, shaking off excess.
• Heat clarified butter in sauté skillet over medium-high heat.
• Place chicken in pan and sauté until cooked halfway through, about three minutes; reduce heat to medium.
• Turn chicken over and add minced shallots and garlic; cook for one minute until you can smell the aroma of garlic, and then add wine to deglaze pan.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Add mustard and stir into sauce; let sauce cook for two minutes to reduce, and then add heavy cream.
• Let sauce cook for another two minutes to thicken sauce slightly.
• Serve with chardonnay.