Hand in hand; winter and hot home-cooked meals

Winter weather and hot meals go together. Meatloaf, casseroles, soups and stews, top the list of requested recipes, whether one is using a conventional range, slow-cooker or insta-pot.

Jessica Torres shared the recipe for Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf she recently found on www.thestayathomechef.com. The recipe gives instructions for oven baking, but it works equally well in a slow cooker. The mozzarella cheese and seasonings give a pizza like flavor.

Mozzarella Stuffed Meatloaf

Meatloaf:

1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef

1 cup dry bread crumbs

1 tsp dried, crushed basil

1 tsp dried, crushed oregano...