Nut Free

Whether you roast it freeform in the oven or bake it in a loaf pan, meat loaf is certainly an all-time favorite, as, in France, is its cousin the pâté. Since they are so closely related, I consider the one a variation of the other and here are two of my favorites.

Keep in mind: 1 pound fresh mushrooms = 1 quart; 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms = 2 1/2 cups; 1/2 pound diced fresh mushrooms = 2 cups; 3/4 pound (3 cups) sliced or quartered fresh mushrooms = 2 cups sautéed mushrooms