From the dinner table to the lunch box, these easy recipes are about to become your meal-planning secret weapon.
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Saucy, simple and easy on the grocery budget, your kids will love these tender chicken thighs.
Get the recipe: Sweet and Saucy Chicken Thighs
Photo: Erik PutzUse your leftover chicken thighs to make this yummy soba noodle dish that requires just 15 minutes of prep. Free of fat and cholesterol, soba (or buckwheat) noodles are a great, healthy alternative to traditional pasta.
Get the recipe: Soba Noodles with Chicken
Photo: Erik PutzLast night’s chicken thighs make a delicious lettuce wrap.
Get the recipe: Chicken Lettuce Wrap
Photo: Erik PutzWhat could be easier than a big ‘ol pot of black beans? Packed with flavour and fibre, these beans will take you from dinner to lunch, no problem.
Get the recipe: Big Pot of Black Beans
Black beans give this tasty pasta salad an extra boost of protein and fibre.
Get the recipe: Greek Pasta Salad with Black Beans
Photo: Erik PutzWant to get an A+ on school lunch? Roll last night’s black beans in a tortilla and you’re done.
Get the recipe: Easy Black Bean Burritos
Photo: Erik PutzTopped with a creamy, lemon and dill mayo, this burger is packed with omega-3 and will please even the pickiest eater.
Get the recipe: Juicy Salmon Burgers
Photo: Erik PutzLeftover salmon burger finds a new life inside of this quick and easy frittata, which can be served warm or cool.
Get the recipe: Salmon Frittata
Photo: Erik PutzKids will love assembling these pretty rice paper rolls using leftover salmon. With crisp cucumber and juicy mango, they'll be the talk of the lunchroom.
Get the recipe: Salmon and Mango Fresh Rolls
Photo: Erik PutzSpice up your traditional Sunday roast with the flavours of the Caribbean.
Get the recipe: Cuban Pork Loin Roast
Leftover pork roast is transformed into a super easy and impressive soup. Top with crispy tortilla chips, queso fresco and avocado for A+ results.
Get the recipe: Rustic Tortilla Soup with Pork
Photo: Erik PutzUpgrade a classic ham and cheese with some leftover pork roast for a Cuban-style sandwich that's layered to impress. Yum!
Get the recipe: Lunch Box Cubano
Photo: Erik PutzSweet + Salty + Spicy (just a little) = A steak dinner the whole family will enjoy.
Get the recipe: Korean Steak
Photo: Erik PutzToss your leftover steak into this tasty slaw that has an Asian kick thanks to the Miso dressing.
Get the recipe: Asian Beef Salad
Photo: Erik PutzMake every day Taco Tuesday with this simple (yet delicious) lunch that uses up your leftover steak from dinner the night before.
Get the recipe: Korean Steak Taco
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