Serves 6 to 8-ish

Autumn for Gen X means Member’s Only jackets and meatloaf

This is for our elite members ONLY. Member that can handle lentils, TVP (textured vegetable protein) and seitan. And if it makes you think of Members Only jackets, that means you are over 40. So let?s talk the 80s. It was a time where the only thing we were allowed to eat was meatloaf. And it was specifically this kind of meatloaf: hearty and meaty, not dry but not tooooo juicy, a smoky, sweet glaze (ok sometimes it was just ketchup), and delicately seasoned, straight off the 80s spice rack – paprika, thyme, onion and garlic. We literally had no other spices. And although this very meal was the punchline in lots of Sunday comics, who doesn?t crave the hell out of this meatloaf" It?s amazing in a sandwich the next day. It?s the perfect accompaniment for peas and mashed potatoes. And it?s still as comforting as ever, which is just what we need right here and now in 2020.
Recipes Notes

~ The lentils should be overcooked and bordering on mushy! Canned lentils that are drained will work just perfectly.

~ This recipe is easy, but does require some attention so that it cooks correctly. There’s about an hour and 20 minutes of baking time total. So just read the directions carefully when it comes to flipping. Basically, you’re gonna bake for a bit, flip it once, then flip it again. Then, you’re gonna unwrap it and bake for a bit. THEN you’re gonna tra...