Growing up, my mother always made the most delicious meatloaf. It was something that even today I cannot recreate perfectly no matter how hard I try. In fact, until 5 years ago I didn’t even have the recipe. When we travelled to New Zealand to visit, I just knew that there was another reason for the hundreds of hours of travel I was having to endure than just to see my mother and sister again. Sure enough, there was my mom’s recipe box. I pilfered. I copied all my favourite recipes. And then promptly lost most of them - except for this delicious Meatloaf.

So, even as I struggle to perfect this, I share it with you. It is fast becoming a family favourite in this house, and maybe it will in yours too. Enjoy!

Mom’s Meatloaf

1.5 lbs Ground Beef (or Pork)
2/3 cup Oats
2/3 cup Milk
1 tsp Salt
1/8 tsp Pepper
1/4 tsp Poultry Seasoning
2 Eggs
1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 small Onion - finely chopped

Mix all ingredients in a bowl and pat into a loaf pan.

Glaze:

1/4 cup Ketchup
1 tsp Mustard
2 tbsp Brown Sugar
1/2 tsp Nutmeg

Mix in bowl and pour over loaf, spreading as evenly as possible.

Bake at 350F for 75 minutes.

Let sit for about 5 minutes before serving. I love to serve this with some creamy mashed potatoes and steamed vegetables.