Italian

Short pastas are great at retaining sauces with "bits" in them. In this case, chunks of turkey sausage, chopped kale and shreds of salty Parmesan cheese.

Use naan bread as a speedy and sturdy base for this simple grilled veggie pizza recipe.

Muffaletta is the perfect picnic sandwich because the resting time is key—the longer it sits, the tastier it is. Like its cousin the Italian sub, a classic muffaletta stars layers of meat and cheese, and loads of crunch and flavour.

The Italian translation for this dish is simply cheese and pepper—so you know it will be super delicious and fuss-free.

Take your fajita recipe out of the wrap and into the pan with this noodle-y new spin.

Bacon and eggs are right at home atop a doughy pizza crust.

This quick chicken cacciatore recipe makes a hearty Italian dish full of familiar kid-friendly flavours. Think "red-sauce pasta" the whole family can enjoy.

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

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.

This speedy spin on classic eggplant parmesan is great for vegetarian and gluten-free eaters (use gluten-free panko or skip it).

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.

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

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

Enjoy all the lasagna flavour you love in far less time with this tasty deconstructed version!

Dinner and tomorrow’s lunch in 25 minutes? The best. This easy puttanesca recipe can easily be doubled and tastes even better the next day, as the sauce soaks up the brininess of the olives and capers.

Barley stands in for rice and gives this risotto a nutty, chewy twist.

One of the easiest lunches you can pack, this alphabet pasta will fill them up good. Make it the night before and simply reheat for the Thermos.

Try this simple but satisfying primavera pasta salad as the perfect side tonight.

Kids will love helping to prepare these yummy handheld calzones.