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

Description

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.

Frank Bruni is the author of three bestselling books and an op-ed columnist for the New York Times. Prior, he worked as the newspaper's Rome bureau chief, Sunday magazine staff writer, White House correspondent, and chief restaurant critic. Jennifer Steinhauer is a New York Times reporter, cookbook author and passionate home chef. Her cookbook, Treat Yourself , was a bestseller.

Liberally peppered with Bruni and Steinhauer's snappy dialogue, this is a terrific collection that deserves a look from meatloaf lovers of all ages.--Publishers Weekly (starred review)