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Dear Abby: Classic meatloaf is comfort food that warms generations

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DEAR ABBY: My stepmother had a recipe for meatloaf that she found in your column years ago. Could you reprint the recipe for me? We’ve been trying others, but yours is the best. – JENNA IN JACKSONVILLE, FLA.

DEAR JENNA: I’m pleased to share that recipe once again. I have made it, and we love it, too. This recipe is part of my cookbooklet set, which has recipes for appetizers, soups, salads, vegetable side dishes, main courses and delicious desserts. The set can be ordered by sending your name and mailing address, plus check or money order for $14 (U.S. funds) to: Dear Abby – Cookbooklet Set, P.O. Box 447, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0447. By the way, the cookbooklet set also contains a tasty recipe for turkey meatloaf for those who have sworn off red meat.

Meatloaf

2 pounds ground beef

1 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs