Spoiler: she did. At first glance, the Barefoot Contessa’s recipe may look like any other meatloaf, but don’t be fooled. It’s the thoughtful techniques that elevate it to pure dinner perfection.

I went from a meatloaf hater to a meatloaf lover. As a kid, the mention of meatloaf night sent me running to the nearest neighbors, looking for any excuse to miss dinner at home. It wasn't that the ...