make-ahead meals

Welcome a meatless meal with this filling tofu-quinoa bowl. If that isn’t your thing, this dish is also tasty with chicken, shrimp or even scrambled egg.

Take a regular old cheeseburger to the next level by padding the interior of your patty with a wedge of cheese. Oh, yes we did.

This side dish can be made entirely ahead and reheated at your campsite—almost as easy as cracking a can of beans, but way more delicious.

Your kids will love this cheesy potato gnocchi, you'll love the added broccoli.

This sesame soba noodle dish would be delicious with grilled shrimp or leftover shredded chicken or beef.

A hearty soup that eats like a meal. Hamburger soup is loaded with veggies, nubby barley and chunks of beef. What's not to like?

This simple chana masala assembles quickly and results in a flavourful, inexpensive meal that provides a complete protein.

Got an onion-averse kid? Try this carbonara. After a day in the slow cooker, onions soften up and become super sweet.

The bold (but not too spicy) flavours of chili merge with the classic comfort food in this oh-so-cheesy chili mac.

Dried mushrooms are a simple way to add tons of flavour to this yummy slow cooker beef stew. Find them in the produce section alongside fresh mushrooms.

Forget the can, homemade vegetable soup can be on your table in just 40 minutes (using ingredients you likely already have on hand).

Warm up with a hearty bowl of this filling tomato, lentil and coconut soup.

A sweet-tart topping gives this turkey burger a fun twist.

Try our version of egg drop soup, the traditional Asian dish of beaten eggs in hot chicken broth.

Appease everyone at the table by keeping everything separate. Divide marinade between beef and veggies and stir fry each on its own.

This carrot soup calls for a swirl: dollop sour cream on top and then (carefully) drag a toothpick through it to create a design.

This blueberry cream cheese French toast is a make-ahead dish perfect for a crowd. It stays crisp outside, with a tender, blueberry- and cream-cheese-filled centre. The kids will go back for more if the adults don't eat it all first!

Take the classic comfort food for a new spin by swapping heavy potatoes with hearty vegetables in this Shepherd's Pie with Cauliflower Mash.

Lentils are affordable, cook up fast and have a great hearty texture. Using half lentils and half ground meat for meatloaf and taco filling is a healthy choice for your budget (and for you!).

These twisty cheese straws are irresistible. Try them as a snack or on the side of a saucy plate of pasta. There's no way you can eat just one.