The Most Delicious Meatloaf! I prepare this every year for the holidays, and it never lasts long. In this step-by-step video, I’ll show you how to create a juicy, tender meatloaf with a glossy sweet-savory glaze, perfectly seasoned and incredibly comforting. This classic holiday main dish is beginner-friendly, budget-friendly, and crowd-approved—ideal for Christmas dinner, Thanksgiving, New Year’s Eve, or any cosy winter meal.

You’ll discover my best tips for keeping meatloaf moist (no dryness here!), how to balance flavours, and precisely when to take it out of the oven for the perfect slice. I’m also sharing easy substitutions and make-ahead options so you can stress less on the big day. Pair it with creamy mashed potatoes, roasted vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete festive plate.

Shopping List for the 1st Recipe:  
For the Beef Roll  
2 pounds (900g) ground beef  
2 eggs  
1 teaspoon salt  
1 teaspoon black pepper  
1 teaspoon paprika  
1 onion (for grating)  
1 bunch parsley  
2 carrots  
1 red bell pepper  
1 yellow bell pepper  
7 ounces (200g) mushrooms  
5 ounces (150g) Emmental cheese  
2 tablespoons ketchup  
4 tablespoons soy sauce  
1 teaspoon grain Dijon mustard  
2 tablespoons honey  

For the Mashed Potatoes  
5 medium potatoes  
1 bunch spring onions  
1 clove garlic  
2 tablespoons Philadelphia cream cheese  
2 ounces (60g) Parmesan cheese  
1 teaspoon salt  
1 teaspoon black pepper  

Other Essentials  
Olive oil  
Butter (1 stick or 120g total)  

Shopping List for the 2nd Recipe:  
2 and 1/2 cups (315 grams) all-purpose flour  
1/2 teaspoon salt  
1 tablespoon sugar  
2 sticks (225 grams) cold unsalted butter  
7 tablespoons icy water  
1 whole chicken  
2 quarters (30 grams each) butter (for under the chicken skin)  
1 lemon  
1 whole garlic bulb  
2 sprigs fresh rosemary  
4 tablespoons mayonnaise  
2 teaspoons salt (for marinade)  
1 teaspoon black pepper (for marinade)  
1 teaspoon paprika  
3 cloves garlic (for marinade)  
2 tablespoons lemon juice  
30 grams butter (for frying pan)  
1 large onion  
2 carrots  
210 grams mushrooms  
3 cloves garlic (for filling)  
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour (for filling)  
2 cups (450 millilitres) chicken broth  
1 and 1/2 cups (350 millilitres) double cream  
1 cup frozen peas  
1 bunch fresh parsley  
1 tablespoon sesame seeds  
1 egg (for egg wash)