In my search for a new weeknight dinner to fall in love with, I found her famous meatloaf recipe. It isn't just a favorite for its incredible taste (over 1300 reviews!)-it's also a breeze to make.

In true meatloaf tradition, Ina Garten's meatloaf recipe relies on familiar ingredients: onions, Worcestershire sauce, ketchup, eggs and breadcrumbs. But leave it to Ina to elevate this humble dish.

So when I asked my husband what sounded good for dinner and he suggested “meatloaf,” I cringed a bit. Without an old family recipe to ... good enough for the Barefoot Contessa, I thought ...