Hearty Sunday Night Dinner Ideas

CLASSIC ROAST BEEF WITH GRAVY RECIPE

Family-favourite roast beef is a Sunday-dinner staple. Add this recipe to your repertoire, and you’ll find yourself coming back to it time and time again.

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CREAMY TOMATO POT ROAST

Slow-cooking the beef in this saucy Swiss steak–inspired dish makes it extremely tender. You won't even have to slice the meat—just let it fall into pieces. Serve with classic Sunday-dinner side dishes, such as roasted potatoes and steamed peas. Freeze any leftover sauce in an airtight container for up to three weeks.

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ROAST SPICED CHICKEN

A North African–inspired blend of fragrant spices flavours this chicken. For an extra spicy kick, add another 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper to the dry rub. Serve with Pomegranate Spinach With Garlic Chips.

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POT ROAST RAGÙ

Rich and sumptuous, this simple slow cooker dish becomes a superstar any day of the week. We wouldn’t blame you if you indulged in a second helping. It’s that good.

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THE ULTIMATE LASAGNA

Layer after scrumptious layer of rich meat sauce, tender pasta and creamy cheese make this lasagna the best you'll ever have. The family-friendly classic is just as good when you make it ahead, so it's a Monday night lifesaver.

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ROAST BEEF TOASTS WITH WILD MUSHROOM MUSTARD

Dried mushrooms pack a wonderfully concentrated and savoury flavour that takes this mustard to a whole new level. This recipe is a great way to use leftover roast beef, but you can easily use ham or pork roast if that’s what you’ve got on hand.

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SEAFOOD & BACON CHOWDER

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BEEF AND MUSHROOM STEW

Hearty beef stew is a cold-weather favourite. Use a well-marbled pot roast for the best flavour; the fat will melt while the beef cooks, which will help tenderize the meat. 

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HEARTY ITALIAN POT ROAST

To get that rich, dark sauce, it's best to brown the meat before braising. The process takes a little time, but it layers in the flavour. Adding cocoa powder enriches the dish, too. 

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PIRI-PIRI CHICKEN DUMPLINGS

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TURKEY & SAGE RICOTTA CANNELLONI

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HERBED DOUBLE RACK OF PORK WITH POTATOES & SQUASH

Dial up the drama with this impressive Sunday dinner roast. After the main event, turn the leftovers into internationally flavoured dishes such as an Argentine sandwich and a hearty Vietnamese soup.

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HEARTY TURKEY POT PIES

A peppery cream sauce speckled with fragrant thyme makes these individual pot pies the ultimate weeknight comfort food. Look for a packaged whole grain blend that cooks in 15 minutes or less to ensure the grains become tender while you're baking the pies.

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QUICK VIETNAMESE PORK PHO

Serve with Asian chili sauce (such as sriracha) or chili flakes and fresh lime wedges.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH VEGETARIAN COTTAGE PIE

This cottage pie has all the comforting flavours of an old classic but with a sweeter, vegetarian twist. 

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THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN POT PIE

Comfort food at its finest, this classic creamy casserole packs buttery herb-flecked pastry and rich savoury chicken in every delightful bite.

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SPAGHETTI AGLIO E OLIO

Simple, economical and delicious, spaghetti with garlic and oil is an Italian specialty from the Naples region. We added bread crumbs for extra crunch and Parmesan to taste. You can also incorporate vegetables, such as broccoli, kale or mushrooms.

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MEATBALL MARINARA BAKE

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VEGAN LENTIL BOLOGNESE

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SPAGHETTI & BACON MEATBALLS

You can’t go wrong with a dinner classic like spaghetti and meatballs, especially if the recipe calls for bacon. See our tip below to ensure you form the most tender and juiciest meatballs. 

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CHICKEN POT PIE WITH MUSHROOMS, BACON & LEEKS

A creamy chicken filling pairs up with a flaky crust for a family dinner winner.

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HOISIN-GLAZED CHICKEN WITH FIVE-SPICE BROTH

Reminiscent of Vietnamese pho, this noodle soup starts with a flavourful broth that takes a fraction of the usual time to prepare. Serve with lime wedges and Asian chili sauce on the side.

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TURKEY DUMPLINGS WITH BEAN SPROUT SALAD

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VEGGIE DUMPLINGS WITH SESAME MAYONNAISE

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HONEY & DIJON-GLAZED ROAST CHICKEN & HASSELBACK POTATOES

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POT ROAST WITH WINTER ROOT VEGETABLES

This meal is ideal for Sunday dinner because it leaves leftovers for another night and possibly even sandwich fillings for weekday lunches. Root vegetables are the economical in-season choice.

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ROAST CHICKEN WITH CLEMENTINES, FIGS & TABBOULEH

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ROASTED CHICKEN & VEGGIES WITH LEMON HERB RICE

For crispier chicken skins, place the roasted legs on a single baking sheet and broil for a couple of minutes. 

SLOW COOKER BALSAMIC-BRAISED POT ROAST

Weeknight entertaining is a breeze when you put your slow cooker to work! Adding a bit of flour to the sauce at the end of cooking turns it into a rich gravy to serve alongside the roast. Green peas and mashed sweet potatoes make great accompaniments to this hearty cold-weather dish.

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SEAFOOD LASAGNA ROLLS

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SPICED ROAST CHICKEN WITH ORANGE-CILANTRO CHIMICHURRI

Roast chicken is so reliable and satisfying that it keeps making its way onto our tables night after night. This spiced version, served with a citrusy, herbaceous chimichurri, is an update on the classic. Make the chimichurri the day before, if you wish, and add any leftovers to potato salad, grilled meats or fish.

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EASY MINI LASAGNAS

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SPINACH & SAUSAGE SKILLET LASAGNA

Enjoy the full flavours of a classic lasagna for a fraction of the effort with this skillet version, which features a creamy spinach-and-ricotta filling and a meaty ragù.

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INDIVIDUAL SALMON POT PIES

These decadent, creamy, flaky-top pot pies are filled with some of the best Canadian ingredients: salmon, bacon, Dijon mustard, potato and leek. For an added dose of patriotic pride at your Olympic party, use a tiny maple leaf–shaped cookie cutter to cut out the steam vents on top.

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CITRUS AND HERB RIB ROAST

This impressive roast is coated in a crispy, flavour-packed crust that adds elegance to your dinner plate. To carve, remove the bones and cut thin slices across the grain. If you have guests who prefer different levels of doneness, save the centre slices for the rare-beef lovers and the outer pieces for those who prefer their meat well done.

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LAZY VEGGIE SKILLET LASAGNA

Think it's impossible to make lasagna on a weeknight? This dynamic mix of veggies and pasta still delivers comforting flavour but comes together quickly because there's no fussy layering.

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THE ULTIMATE CLAM CHOWDER

The secret to making this dish ultimately delicious is simple: Leave the cans on the shelf and use only fresh East Coast clams. For an even more spectacular chowder, serve it in bread bowls you make by hollowing out small round loaves or extra-large crusty hamburger buns.

GARLIC ROAST BEEF AND GRAVY

This classic roast is at its most tender and juicy when cooked in the right pan: one that's big enough for air to circulate but not so large that drippings will scorch. A pan that is too small will steam rather than brown the roast.

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CORN AND CRAB CHOWDER

Sweet corn and tender crab are a culinary match made in heaven, and every bite of this rich chowder is loaded with both. Serve with warm crusty rolls to sop up any leftover broth.

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TOM YUM PORK STEW

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LAMB STEW WITH FRESH HERBS

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LAMB & ROOT VEGETABLE STEW

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THE ULTIMATE CHICKEN AND DUMPLINGS

This one-pot meal is loaded with juicy chicken, smoky bacon, hearty potatoes and tender-crisp veggies. We like to call it comfort in a bowl.

LOBSTER MAC 'N' CHEESE BOWLS

Luscious and creamy mac 'n' cheese bowls are the ultimate indulgent food to munch on while celebrating good times.

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HERB & MUSTARD CRUSTED ROAST BEEF

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FAMILY-SIZE MAC 'N' CHEESE

You can't beat a classic comfort dish like mac 'n' cheese. It's a family favourite, student soul food and late-night crowd-pleaser. Making it from scratch isn't difficult—once you prep a big batch of the sauce, the rest is child's play.

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BEEF STEW WITH POTATO CRUST

Sunday nights are meant for enjoying the rich flavours of a stew made from root veggies and tender beef and topped with an epic potato crust.

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ENOKI & SHIITAKE MUSHROOM PHO

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