Pour the vegetarian protein crumbles into a bowl. They can still be frozen, but beat the bag against the counter before opening to get rid of any large chunks.

Add chopped onion and crushed garlic

Add spices. These can be adjusted to taste or to the whims of your kids if you have "helpers." This version turned out extra peppery, which in our case was fine because we all love pepper. Blend ingredients. Try not to scatter tiny frozen protein pieces all over the floor (unless you have a dog, in which case, no biggie.)

Add milk, eggs, & Worcestshire. Blend well, then add bread crumbs and mix together. Use enough bread crumbs to make the mixture hold together.

Spray loaf pan with cooking spray; press mixture into pan, patting down firmly. Cover with foil and refrigerate 1-2 hours (or overnight), then bake, covered, at 350 degrees for 90 minutes.

To make topping, mix together ketchup with brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, & pepper.

(If you look closely, you will notice that Princess has made a wardrobe change, something that happens about 20 times a day in our house. To moms of girls, tell me, is this normal? How long does that phase last?)

After the meatloaf has cooked for 60 minutes, remove foil and spread ketchup mixture over top. Return to oven for remaining 30 minutes.

Round up some other stockpile staples (in this case frozen peas and scalloped potatoes) to round out your meal and wait for the compliments to roll on in.