Spinach and Salmon Loaf

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

8 spinach leaves
1 x 7 ounce (400 g) can salmon, drained
3 eggs
1/2 cup milk
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated cheese

Microwave Method:

1. Rinse spinach, cut away stalks.
2. Place spinach in a large bowl, cover, cook for 1 minute on HIGH.
3. Line a lightly greased 9 x 4 inch (22 x 11 cm) loaf dish with 3 or 4 of the spinach leaves, leaving spinach hanging over the sides.
4. Squeeze out excess moisture and roughly chop the remaining spinach leaves.
5. Combine salmon, eggs, milk, lemon juice, breadcrumbs and cheese, stir in spinach.
6. Spoon mixture into spinach-lined dish. Enclose filling by overlapping spinach leaves.
7. Cook for 15-18 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
8. Stand for 5 minutes before turning out.
9. Serve hot or cold.

Tuna Loaf

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

4 ounce (125 g) packet water crackers, finely crushed
4 ounces (125 g) grated Cheddar cheese
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
13 1/2 ounce (425 g) can tuna in brine, drained
1-2 teaspoons lemon pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 cup milk
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 hard-boiled eggs, shelled
1/2 cup Coon grated Parsley and Garlic Cheese

Microwave Method:

1. Combine crackers, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, tuna, lemon pepper, lemon juice, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
2. Place 1/2 mixture on the base of a greased 10 x 4 inch (26 x 11 cm) loaf dish. Place eggs in a row on top of tuna mixture. Place remaining tuna mixture on top of eggs. Pat to a flat surface so that eggs are not visible.
3. Cook for 10-12 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH. Sprinkle Parsley and Garlic Cheese on top of tuna loaf 2-3 minutes before end of cooking time.
4. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes. Turn loaf out onto a serving dish so that melted cheese is on the top side.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Combine crackers, Cheddar cheese, onion, parsley, tuna, lemon pepper, lemon juice, milk, salt and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
3. Place 1/2 mixture on the base of a greased 10 x 5 inch (24 x 14 cm) loaf tin. Place eggs in a row on top of tuna mixture. Place remaining tuna mixture on top of eggs. Pat to a flat surface so that eggs are not visible.
4. Place on Low Rack and cook for 18-20 minutes on LOW MIX/BAKE. Sprinkle Parsley and Garlic Cheese on top of tuna loaf 2-3 minutes before end of cooking time.
5. Allow to stand 2-3 minutes. Turn loaf out onto a serving dish so that melted cheese is on the top side.

All-Bran Meatloaf

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

1 1/2 cups All-Bran cereal
2 ounces (60 g) butter, melted
1 pound (500 g) ground beef (mince)
2 spring onions, chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 egg
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon chili sauce
4 rashers bacon, rind removed

Microwave Method:

1. Mix All-Bran, butter, ground beef, spring onions, tomato paste, egg, parsley, mustard and chili sauce together.
2. Line 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf dish with paper towels and then bacon rashers.
3. Spread beef mixture into loaf dish.
4. Cook for 12-15 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.
5. Allow to stand, covered with foil, for 10-15 minutes before serving.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Mix All-Bran, butter, ground beef, spring onions, tomato paste, egg, parsley, mustard and chili sauce together.
3. Line 9 x 5 inch (23 x 13 cm) loaf dish with paper towels and then bacon rashers.
4. Spread beef mixture into loaf dish.
5. Place on Low Rack, cook for 14-16 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST.

High-Fiber Meatloaf

Serves: 4-6

Ingredients:

1 pound (500 g) lean ground (minced) beef
1/2 cup rolled oats
1 onion, finely chopped
1 zucchini. grated
1/2 cup sultanas
1 tablespoon skim milk powder
2 tablespoons water
1 egg
3 tablespoons grated lemon rind
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon mixed herbs

Microwave Method:

1. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
2. Press mixture into a 10 x 4 inch (25 x 10 cm) loaf dish.
3. Cook for 12-15 minutes on MEDIUM HIGH.

Convection Microwave Method:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2. Mix all ingredients together until well combined.
3. Press mixture into a 10 x 5 inch (25 x 13 cm) loaf dish.
4. Place on Low Rack and cook for 14-16 minutes on HIGH MIX/ROAST. Drain off excess liquid before turning out.