It only takes a few days for Ollie D'Angelo to lose his boyfriend, his job, and his home. Instead of mourning what he doesn't have, Ollie celebrates what he does: the freedom to pursue his real passion -- cooking. He begins Dinner at Home, a home-catering business, and it takes off.<br><br>Late one night, Ollie catches Hank Mellinger, a streetwise hood down on his luck, about to rob his car. Ollie soon discovers that appearances aren't necessarily what they seem. Hank isn't a criminal caught red-handed, but a hungry young man trying to make a life for himself and the four-year-old niece he's trying desperately to take care of.<br><br>Instead of calling the cops, Ollie offers Hank a job and a way to pull himself up by his bootstraps. Together, they discover they can really cook ... and that their shared passion for food just might lead to a passion for each other.

Dinner at Home

Dump cooked vegetables into a large bowl, add 3 tablespoons ketchup and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Cool for a few minutes.


While those are cooling, stir the breadcrumbs and milk together and let stand for a few minutes.


Add breadcrumbs and beaten eggs to onions and mushrooms, then mix well. Next, add turkey along with remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper. Mix well with clean hands. (It will be wet!).


Shape mixture into a loaf in the middle of prepared baking sheet.


Then combine remaining ketchup with brown sugar and apple cider vinegar. With the back of a spoon or a spatula, spread on top of meat loaf. Bake for 50 minutes or until an instant read thermometer reads 170? when inserted into the thickest part of the loaf.


“Yeah. I heard about your business from a friend of mine. Can you tell me a little bit about how it works?”


Chapter 24