Everyone loves meatloaf. It's the ultimate in homey comfort food, easy to make and, with a fluffy mound of mashed potatoes and some gravy, about as close to heaven as a meal can get. Maryana Vollstedt, author of such comforting favorites as Big Book of Casserolesand Big Book of Easy Suppers, presents her favorite recipes, including a classic loaf using a mixture of ground beef and sausage; a lively version with a horseradish-crumb topping; and an Asian-style meatloaf with a hoisin-soy sauce (and a spicy touch of wasabi for more adventurous folks). Others showcase poultry, lamb, or fish and there are also vegetarian selections. Recipes for the perfect side dish accompaniment round out this satisfying book.

The author of The Big Book of Easy Suppers and the bestselling The Big Book of Casseroles now presents her favourite recipes for meatloaf, the ultimate comfort food. Along with Classic Meatloaf, these easy-to-make dishes include Bloody Mary Meatloaf and Curried Meatloaf with Chutney Topping. Other styles use ground turkey, salmon, brown rice or lentils instead of the classic ground beef. There are also recipes for vegetarian meatloaf and for side dishes of potatoes, orzo, polenta or mixed vegetables.