Monday, March 28, 2011

April Fool's - Dinner Idea


This has been the extent of my April Fool's celebration the last couple of years - in fact this is the picture of my first April Fool's theme meal in 2009. I made a meat loaf and iced it with mashed potatoes and put it on a cake stand. I took a regular meat loaf recipe and tweaked it a bit by adding frozen spinach (I freeze spinach in a ziploc bag and add a handful or two to different recipes) and grated parmesan cheese. This meat loaf was so good in the cake form that when I made this same meat loaf again it didn't taste as good. After I iced the meatloaf with potatoes I put it in the oven to warm up some more so if you do this make sure your cake stand is oven safe because the meat loaf will get cold while you decorate it. This year I am going to pipe on some mashed potatoes to make it look more like a decorated cake, and I am thinking I might try radish roses as well.



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  1. DIYbyDesignMarch 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Okay, now that's pretty funny. I have to try that. I saw you over at Debbie's Newbie party. I am your latest follower. I would love for you to come and check out my blog and follow me back at www.diybydesign.blogspot.com. Thanks so much.

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  2. Kate @ The Gaines GangMarch 28, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Oh my kiddos would love that!

    Thanks for the inspiration!

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  3. emilysnanMarch 28, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    hiya i am visiting from debbies newbie party and am your newest follower x i laughed when i saw what this cake actually was that is def a good one for april fools day x tfs hope to see you at mine sometime
    xmaggiex

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  4. KimMarch 28, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    Looks yummers! And you are very beautiful!
    Great blog - found you at the Newbie party.

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  5. DonnieMarch 28, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    That's a cute idea but I would be really disappointed if there wasn't a cake in the meatloaf pan too.

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  6. DebbiedoosMarch 28, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    I so want to do this..LOL...my boys say every time I make meatloaf...."meatloaf again Mom" well I will have them fooled now won't I? Thanks for joining my newbie party. Hope to see you again next week.

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  7. KelseyMarch 28, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    From the picture I really thought this was a cake! You got me. I think I might just have to try this on my husband and kids. I'll have to make a real one too though - or my kids will be upset with me :)

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  8. Patricia LMarch 29, 2011 at 8:33 AM

    I had to click through to see just what was masquerading as cake. cute idea! Found you @ Tip Junkie

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  9. Shabby SoulMarch 29, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    I made meatloaf cupcakes with mashed potatoes frosting. You should have seen my daughters face! I love your cake idea better!

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  10. UnknownMarch 30, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    I love that idea! Thank you for visiting http://twogingerprinces.blogspot.com and commenting! Please visit me anytime! I am your newest follower.

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  11. Lolly JaneMarch 30, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    LOVE it! What a great idea- lol. How fun for your family! :)

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  12. SugarGemMarch 31, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    So cute

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  13. Kirsten @ Mushki LovesMarch 31, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Such a great idea! I'm stealing to for tomorrow! Love it! I'm your newest follower,I found you at Everyday is a celebration. Stop by and check mine out if you get a chance!

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  14. Stephanie - Home with the KidsMarch 31, 2011 at 7:33 PM

    I've done this kind of cake too, but I added green food coloring to some of the frosting, got out the cake decorating supplies and it turned out great.

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  15. Ami AllisonApril 6, 2011 at 9:48 AM

    I AM TOTALLY doing this next year!! How funny and creative!!! :)

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