A crowd-pleasing standard gets a makeover with ground turkey instead of beef; sautéed vegetables and sun-dried tomatoes add flavor. Round out the meat loaf with the mashed potatoes, some green beans and dinner rolls. Pour a dry white or light red wine.

Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped

  • 1 1/2 pounds ground turkey

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh breadcrumbs made from soft white bread
  • 2/3 cup chopped drained oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons dried rubbed sage
  • 2 teaspoons dried oregano
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 teaspoons ground pepper
  • ketchup

    DIRECTIONS

    Preheat oven to 375°F. Grease 9×5x3-inch glass loaf pan. Heat oil in heavy medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion; sauté 5 minutes. Add celery; sauté until vegetables are very tender, about 15 minutes longer. Transfer to large bowl.

    Add all remaining ingredients except ketchup to vegetables in bowl. Mix thoroughly. Transfer to prepared pan. Bake 1 hour. Brush with ketchup and bake until thermometer inserted into center registers 165°F, about 15 minutes longer. Cool 5 minutes. Slice and serve.