A Meatloaf in Every Oven: Two Chatty Cooks, One Iconic Dish and Dozens of Recipes - from Mom's to Mario Batali's by Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer

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    • Ingredients: white onions; white bread; ground beef chuck; breadcrumbs; tomato sauce; Worcestershire sauce; white vinegar; salted butter
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  • Eggs in your meatloaf

    • Lsblackburn1 on July 15, 2018

      This was delicious! My store didn’t have ground veal so I used half beef and half beefalo.

  • Alex Guarnaschelli's mom's meatloaf

    • BeckyLeJ on October 08, 2017

      Hands down my favorite meatloaf in the book so far!

    • Rinshin on December 11, 2017

      I was hoping this would come close to the ultimate meatloaf ie Cajun meatloaf by Paul Prudhomme, but not even close. I keep trying different meatloaves but I think I'm going to give up on upping Chef Prudhomme's incredible meatloaf. This was 2+ to 3 star quality. I did not like certain taste profile here. The amount of pork used was too much and it overpowered. Certainly much simpler to make, but not worth it for me.

    • wcassity on February 11, 2018

      We loved this. Very moist and flavorful. Great leftovers. Was worried as I was mixing the raw ingredients that it seemed loose and wet, but it set perfectly. The tarragon made the dish. Best of those we've made so far.

  • Bobby Flay's Korean-style meatloaf with spicy glaze

    • Foodycat on August 28, 2018

      I didn't do the crisp fried shallots or the fried egg garnish, and I didn't miss them (although the leftovers may get a fried egg). So flavourful! And excellent texture.

    • Frenchfoodie on August 25, 2020

      Aug 2020. Delicious for very little effort. Having most of the spice in the gaze meant I could leave a portion unglazed for our 4year old who loved it too. Reheated well for a second meal.

  • Auvergne-style loaf with prunes (Pounti)

    • wcassity on November 16, 2021

      Tasty, basic except for some atypical spice. Don’t go too heavy on the cloves.

  • Chicken curry masala loaf with mango chutney glaze

    • Lsblackburn1 on January 13, 2019

      This was pretty good but definitely needs to be served with rice or something to counter the sweetness.

    • wcassity on December 23, 2019

      Tasty; the chutney makes it.

  • Swedish meatball loaf

    • lizbot2000 on July 11, 2018

      This was a little too involved for a weeknight meal. I also didn't have a stand mixer, so I think the texture was a little off because of that. The flavors were good, though. This recipe made an insane amount of gravy, so I'll save some and try again soon and see if I can get the meat mixed with the bread a little better. Update: the leftovers for this were great.

  • Japanese loaf with miso and mirin

    • lizbot2000 on July 06, 2018

      This was great! Even though I burned the sauce, it ended up delicious. Fair warning: it takes an hour, maybe a little more. I served it with the miso-glazed vegetables from woks of life, and it was a great dinner.

  • Jerusalem loaf with sumac and couscous

    • sck on November 27, 2025

      Delicious with sour cherries. Substituted bison for lamb, plus a little pork for the fat.

  • Turkey meatloaf muffins

    • mindyb on January 08, 2019

      I didn't follow the recipe exactly (no sun-dried tomatoes, subbed tomato paste, forgot the cheese) but this was a very good recipe and quite straightforward. The muffin tins ensured a nice crust and properly cooked turkey.

  • Tuna melt loaf

    • Rinshin on December 11, 2017

      Used homemade ahi confit instead of canned tuna. Added garlic, garlic powder, 1 tsp soy sauce, lemon peels and more olive oil. Smells like tuna melt and it tastes like tuna melt too. Good for substitution and additions. I served a slice over salad greens. The taste of lemon and peels come through very nicely in this recipe. Great for sandwiches too.

  • Cheeseburger and fries loaf

    • Lsblackburn1 on June 19, 2020

      I’ve been craving a fast food burger, so decided to make this instead. It was very tasty and a pretty good approximation of that! I probably used too many crushed chips because I just added the whole bag rather than measuring them. Next time measure...

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  • ISBN 10 1455563056
  • ISBN 13 9781455563050
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  • Published Feb 07 2017
  • Format Hardcover
  • Page Count 272
  • Language English
  • Countries United States
  • Publisher Grand Central Life & Style

Publishers Text

The definitive guide to an American classic though the lens of New York Times journalists Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer's culinary friendship.

Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer share a passion for meatloaf--exchanging recipes via phone, email, text and instant message for decades to perfect their art. A MEATLOAF IN EVERY OVEN is an homage to a distinct tradition, with 50 killer recipes, from the best classic takes to riffs by world-famous chefs like Bobby Flay and Mario Batali; from Italian polpettone to Middle Eastern kibbe to curried Boboti; from the authors' own favorites to those of prominent politicians. They address all the controversies (Ketchup or no? Sauté the veggies?) of a dish that has legions of fervent partisans, as well as helping you to troubleshoot so you never have a dry loaf again.

This love letter to meatloaf incorporates history and personal anecdotes, making you feel like you're cooking with two trusted friends.


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