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I made this exactly as written a couple of weeks ago., right down to the pictured zucchini and corn side dish. Both my son and I enjoyed it.<\/p>","CommentId":1,"DateRated":"09\/17\/2016 16:50","GUID":"4d63efaa08f94cbc95363aadb86386c6","MemberId":9295531,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"DuckyD","SubmittedDate":"09\/17\/2016 16:50"},{"Comment":"
My husband and I loved it and it also makes great leftovers!<\/p>","CommentId":2,"DateRated":"10\/14\/2011 21:15","GUID":"419b99a13a3045d3b9565fea5c72c980","MemberId":5960656,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"tkapp2010","SubmittedDate":"10\/14\/2011 21:15"},{"Comment":"
did not add mushrooms(hubby doesn't like)<\/p>
pretty good .I used ground chicken & I<\/p>
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Husband and I thought it tasted funny. I don't think the sage or the mushrooms work very well in this recipe. Also, steak sauce and Worcestershire both?? Won't make again.<\/p>","CommentId":5,"DateRated":"07\/22\/2010 16:36","GUID":"2D00604105DD40C3B5CD0EFA6AE6C7B1","MemberId":354077,"Rating":2,"ScreenName":"MelanieDean","SubmittedDate":"07\/22\/2010 16:36"},{"Comment":"
This was good but a couple family members thought it had too much seasoning. I doubled the recipe and froze one.<\/p>","CommentId":6,"DateRated":"11\/09\/2009 09:06","GUID":"D51E352C21C8499ABF22240B84710FF2","MemberId":245187,"Rating":4,"ScreenName":"Angel_Food","SubmittedDate":"11\/09\/2009 09:06"},{"Comment":"","CommentId":7,"DateRated":"08\/12\/2009 12:49","GUID":"8c7ccfb55a39491093549c71c927006e","MemberId":3907458,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"carmenbcoe","SubmittedDate":"08\/12\/2009 12:49"},{"Comment":"
Very nice meatloaf. Did not have the mushrooms, but it was great. Served it w\/ TOH Veggie Tossed Salad and yukon gold potatoes. Low carb was the reason I tried the meatloaf.<\/p>","CommentId":8,"DateRated":"07\/12\/2009 19:35","GUID":"8651329F7606F7F98131C8C7266680C0","MemberId":163037,"Rating":5,"ScreenName":"Missybug","SubmittedDate":"07\/12\/2009 19:33"}]},"breadcrumb":[{"term_id":309177,"name":"Recipes","slug":"recipes","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":309112,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Browse Taste Recipes recipes by course, cooking style, cuisine, ingredient, holiday and more categories to find a new family-favorite recipe.","parent":0,"count":50847,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/"},{"term_id":310796,"name":"Dishes & Beverages","slug":"dishes-beverages","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":310731,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Wondering what to make? We've got recipes for any dish and beverage you're craving, from easy dinners to rich chocolate cakes and everything in between.","parent":309177,"count":43231,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/"},{"term_id":312139,"name":"Meatloaf","slug":"meatloaf","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":312074,"taxonomy":"categories-v2","description":"Looking for meatloaf recipes? Find meatloaf recipes including turkey meatloaf recipes, Italian lasagna recipes, and more recipes for meatloaf.","parent":310796,"count":233,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0","url":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/dishes-beverages\/meatloaf\/"}],"meta_data":{"enhanced_fields":{"enhanced_recipe_title":"My Take on Mom's Meat Loaf"}},"analytics":[],"yoast_head":"\n