Frank Bruni and Jennifer Steinhauer share a passion for meatloaf-exchanging recipes via phone, email, text and instant message for decades, perfecting their art. A MEATLOAF IN EVERY OVEN is an homage to a distinct tradition, with 50 killer meatloaf recipes from the best versions of the classics to riffs by world famous chefs; from Italian polpettone to Middle Eastern kibbe to curried Boboti. A Meatloaf in Every Oven will address all the meatloaf controversies (Ketchup or no? Saute the veggies?), fitting a dish that has legions of passionate fans and partisans. And it will help you with all the necessary troubleshooting so you never have to fear a dry loaf again. This love letter to meatloaf will incorporate history and personal anecdotes and make you feel like you're cooking beside two trusted and knowledgable friends.

Illustrated by: Marilyn Pollack Naron