Make-ahead meals

Who doesn't love kebabs? Addictive cheesy potatoes on the side make this meal a hit.

Hearty chicken barley soup is easy to make and super satisfying.

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.

A new spin on ham and cheese, these yummy pinwheels have lunch all rolled up.

This lunch combines two of kids' loves: waffles and bacon for one surprising BLT sandwich.

These crunchy snacking crackers are made with cheddar and Parmesan—a brilliant reward for a job well done!

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

No muss, no fuss, just prep at home and cook over the fire. These delicious veggies go perfectly with any main dish.

This comforting, one-pot paella dish has it all—meat, rice, veg and tons of flavour.

A favourite with a bit of a twist: make chicken roll-ups and cook them on skewers, then fill your fajitas.

Minimum prep for maximum payoff: a warm, hearty bowl of chili to slurp around the campfire.

This supercool update on Rocket Pops is all fruit, no sweat.

This classic quiche has it all: a rich, flavourful filling and golden, buttery pastry.

How's this for a deliciously fresh idea: a layered jar salad is as perfect for parties as it is for packing up.

The Middle Eastern favourite of falafel gets a fun kid-friendly upgrade with these fun nuggets.

Kids will love helping to prepare these yummy handheld calzones.

Slurpy spaghetti takes on a whole other dimension of fun with these cute nests.

The traditionally indulgent broccoli-cheddar soup gets a slimming makeover with the addition of milk instead of heavy cream.

Kids will get a hoot out of opening their lunchbox and discovering this cutie grapefruit owl.

Basic ingredients you likely have on hand come together to create this colourful and crunchy broccoli and cranberry salad.