Personally, when done well, meatloaf is one of my favorite comfort foods, especially when served with mashed potatoes.

This is a true old-world dish: meaty, hearty and very filling. Favored by Ashkenazi Jewish communities, you’ll find recipes for this meatloaf in classic Jewish culinary tomes like Claudia Roden’s ...

Christopher Testani for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Simon Andrews. This easy meatloaf recipe is a classic version, blending ground beef, pork and veal with simple pantry seasonings.

Decades ago, I couldn’t imagine that meatloaf would turn into a party dish or be listed as a menu item at many posh restaurants. Here’s a recipe for a swanky turkey and sausage meatloaf ...