make-ahead meals

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easy meals

Recipes

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Easy dinners

baking

Perfect for brunch or dinner, this crustless quiche is a great way to sneak in some veggies.

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lunch

This ham and cheese frittata is delicious hot, warm or at room temperature! Serve leftovers between toasted bread to make a western omelette sandwich.

Baked Ham and Cheese Frittata

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Sheet pan dinners are your saviour on busy weeknights. Everything cooks up together, no fuss. Winner, winner, chicken dinner!

Double Sheet Pan Chicken Dinner

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Cooking with kids

It pays to stock canned tuna in the cupboard for fast, lean, low-cost protein. Adding frozen peas to your tuna casserole is just as nutritious as fresh produce and are easier on the wallet.

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Switch up your lunchtime routine with these easy and delicious make-ahead sweet potato biscuits.

Sweet Potato Biscuits

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snacks

Naan bread takes the place of pizza dough, speeding up the baking time. It's perfect for busy weeknights.

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With less sugar than store-bought jam, these easy-to-make strawberry overnight oats are still tasty and packed with healthy fibre.

Strawberry fruit-bottom overnight oats recipe

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Easy mornings

Start your mornings right with these savoury waffles (crisped to perfection in a waffle iron) topped with smoked salmon and sour cream.

Hash-brown waffles with smoked salmon and sour cream recipe

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What's a picnic without a heaping helping of creamy macaroni salad? Our version comes together in a snap.

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The perfect combination of sweet and tart, serve this compote over waffles, oatmeal or alongside pork.

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Side dishes

A big batch of baked beans made in the slow cooker yields a few meals—use them in tacos, over rice or along with eggs and toast.

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slow cooker

Try a new spin on the classic Italian dish with this delicious and easy Ravioli Lasagna.

Ravioli Lasagna

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Put your big kid to work spooning the filling into these yummy stuffed giant shells. When the baking is done, let her garnish with fresh basil.

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If your little one is resistant to veggies, have them dunk into this simple hummus.

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Roll up a hearty, lean filling of turkey and bulgur, a whole grain that's rich in protein and fibre.

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This special recipe for classic spaghetti and meatballs comes with a surprising twist—grated veggies hidden away within the meatballs mean even the pickiest eaters will be asking for slurpy seconds.

Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Secret

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Hearty bolognese lends itself to many dishes, for our meaty recipe, the slow cooker does most of the work.

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An authentic Thai take-out meal doesn't have to come in a cardboard box. Try making this simple but satisfying Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu recipe tonight.

Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu

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Sweet and spicy work together to create this hearty one-pot meal. Try our Herb and Spice Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots for dinner tonight!

Herb and Spice Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

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Don't leave baby out of the pumpkin trend! This yummy mix of oats, pumpkin, banana and a sprinkle of cinnamon is the perfect sweet treat.

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dessert

Stuff your little turkey full of this delicious stuffing purée.

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A mix of turkey and potatoes with a cranberry swirl, this is a classic supper to be served with a spoon.

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Turkey

Need something impressive—and secretly easy—to feed a crowd? Glazed ham goes a long way.

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Pumpkin seeds and flaxseeds give this fruity crumble a nutritious boost.

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This three-ingredient cheese dip is as quick to make as it is to eat! It's just as perfect for an after-school snack as it is for entertaining.

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appetizers

Not much beats mashed potatoes—except a cheesy mashed potato casserole studded with golden breadcrumbs.

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Perfect for the cooler months, this hearty quinoa minestrone soup eats like a meal and is a breeze to put together.

Hearty Sausage and Quinoa Minestrone

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Perfect for a busy day, your family will love coming home to this delicious Hearty Vegetarian Chili.

Hearty Vegetarian Chili

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make-ahead meals

Creamy Macaroni Salad

Rhubarb-Strawberry Compote

Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Ravioli Lasagna

Cheese Stuffed Giant Shells

Spiced Hummus

Turkey-Bulgur Cabbage Rolls

Spaghetti and Meatballs with a Secret

Slow-Cooked Big Batch Bolognese

Curry and Peanut Noodles with Tofu

Herb and Spice Chicken with Potatoes and Carrots

Pumpkin Pie Purée

Savoury Stuffing Purée

Turkey Dinner Purée

Cranberry-Cider Glazed Ham

Apple and Pear Superfood Crumble

Roasted Red Pepper Cheese Dip

Mashed Potato Casserole

Hearty Sausage and Quinoa Minestrone

Hearty Vegetarian Chili