Meatloaf and Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Meatloaf
1 1/2 lb lean ground beef
1 small onion finely chopped
1/2 green pepper, chopped
2 tbsp ketchup
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tbsp maple syrup
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1 egg
1/2 cup breadcrumbs

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients well and then shape into a loaf and place on a lightly greased baking dish and bake 45 minutes or until cooked through.

Garlic Mashed Potatoes
3 large baking potatoes, peeled and chopped
4 cloves garlic, crushed
about a cup of Milk, warmed
1/2 stick of unsalted butter (who am I kidding, more like two sticks...)
Salt and pepper to taste

Boil potatoes AND garlic cloves until tender. Drain then mash potatoes while adding enough milk and butter to make creamy consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Steamed Green Beans
1 lb of fresh green beans, washed and trimmed
2 tbsp butter
salt and pepper to taste

Steam green beans 5 to 8 minutes or until tender but still bright green. Drain then in a large skillet melt butter and saute green beans 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.