American Made

MEMO

TO: AMERICAN RESEARCH STAFF
FROM: NEW YORK OFFICE
DATE: March 27, 2007

It has come to the attention of the New York office that the show has not yet come to its’ full potential. We have decided to provide you with an additional example of the type of wife that will make the show a success. When selecting a wife you must think. If Americans were a recipe what would they be? They would be good old-fashion, Mid-Western meat and potatoes, Beef and potatoes that is. Nothing signifies Americans like a nice “White” mid-western mom preparing a hearty dinner of American Beef and potatoes for her 2.5 children and hardworking husband. Maybe she’ll even save some for the beautiful golden retriever that they bought for the kids just two Christmas’ ago. After all Red meat represents “Attractiveness”, and aren’t Americans attractive? We know that you are educated and talented individuals, who can make the show a success. We are confident that with this further example we can begin to move in the right direction.

To: AMERICAN RESEARCH STAFF
FROM: MEGAN BEST, APPLICANT, MY AMERICAN WIFE!
DATE: March 27, 1991

NAME: Megan Best
AGE: 35
JOB: Homemaker
FAMILY:
Husband, 40yrs, Small Business Owner
Twin Boys, 6yrs
One Golden Retriever, 2yrs
RECIPE:

American Beef Pot Roast & Cheesy Mashed Potatoes

Ingredients:
1 package (1-3/4 to 2-1/2 pounds) refrigerated fully-cooked boneless beef pot roast with gravy
1 package (16-20 ounces) refrigerated or frozen ready-to-eat mashed potatoes
1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 tablespoon milk
Salt and pepper
1 teaspoon coarse-grain or Dijon-style mustard
¾ cup canned Cheddar flavored French fried Onions
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Instructions:
1. Prepare potatoes according to package directions. Stir in cheese, milk and salt and pepper as desired; keep warm.
2. Meanwhile remove pot roast from package.
Transfer gravy to 2-quart microwave-safe casserole. Stir in mustard. Cut pot roast into 1-inch pieces. Combine beef with gravy mixture. Cover and microwave on HIGH 6 to 9 minutes or until hot, stirring once.
3. Transfer beef mixture to platter; spoon potatoes around beef. Sprinkle with onions and parsley.

Makes 4 servings
Nutrition information per serving; 717 calories:
54g protein; 40g carbohydrate; 23g fat; 1,643mg sodium;
166 mg cholesterol; 6.8mg niacin; 0.6 mg vitamin B6; 6.3mcg vitamin B12; 5.3 mg iron; 15.2mg zinc
Recipe:beefitswhatsfordinner.com/recipes/rcp_10218_00.asp