Early Autumn Weekday Dinner

 Roasted Acorn Squash

Serves 2 - 4

Preheat Oven to 400 degrees

1  Acorn squash, halved, seeds scraped out and sliced int 1/2" moons
2  T. Olive Oil
1/4  Cup grated Parmesan cheese
1  Teaspoon garlic power
Freshly ground pepper

In a large bowl, mix all of the above ingredients enough to coat.
Lay on cookie sheet.
Bake for 30 minutes or until tender and cheese has crisped up.

Simple BBQ Meatloaf

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

Serves 4

1 lb. lean hamburg
4 T BBQ sauce, smokey
1 T Dijon Mustard
1 T honey
1 T. Worcestershire Sauce, plus 2 teaspoons
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup Panko crumbs, plain

In a mixing bowl, mix together ground beef, Panko, 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce, mustard, 3 T BBQ sauce, salt and pepper.  Do not over mix.

Shape into thick log and place in an oiled baking dish.  In Small bowl, whisk together remaining 1 T BBQ, remaining 2 teaspoons Worcestershire Sauce and the honey.

Spread evenly over the top of meatloaf.
Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour.  Let rest 5 minutes, slice and serve.