"Billy" > wrote in message
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> In article >, Todd >
> wrote:
>
>> So meat loaf is like an omelet: it is
>> a vehicle to use up leftovers
>
> An egg-based dish similar to an omelette or quiche, enriched with
> additional ingredients such as meats, cheeses, vegetables or pasta is
> called a Frittata.

I have used up things in egg dishes but never in a meatloaf. My meatloaves
are always planned and often I have to go to the store with the salad bar so
I can buy small amounts of things we wouldn't otherwise eat. Like spinach.