Chicken Paillards with Cider Sage Sauce

Paillard is another word for cutlet, or a piece of meat that has been pounded thin to ensure quick and juicy cooking results. Serve these chicken paillards with a garlic broccoli toss and red potatoes with chives.

Gemelli with Kale, Sage and Potatoes

Hearty ingredients make a simple and satisfying dish. Pancetta (Italian bacon) and Fontina cheese perk up the flavour.

Steak with Blue Cheese and Sage

Turkey, Sage and Squash Pot Pie

This fast version of pot pie is a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey. It is quicker to make than a regular pot pie because the pastry bakes as the filling simmers. If time permits, you can put the filling in ovenproof dishes, cover with uncooked pastry and bake until bubbly and golden.

Fig, Pancetta & Sage-Stuffed Roast Chicken

Pork, Apple, Sage and Stilton Sausages

Cheese isn't a typical sausage filling, but here it adds a creamy tang that's addictive. Be sure to work with a partner and use medium-width pork sausage casings -- lamb casings are too narrow.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Maple & Sage

Pork Tenderloin with Sage and Mushrooms

Glazed carrots and mashed potatoes are suitable side dishes for this family-friendly meal. If you're a mushroom lover, add 2 cups (500 mL) sliced stemmed shiitake mushrooms along with the regular variety.

Cauliflower & Brussels Sprouts Gratin With Sage

Roast Chicken with Bacon Sage Stuffing

A traditional Sunday meal leads off Canadian Living's March 2006 issue "7-Day Survival Guide" featuring a week's worth of dinner ideas, as well as shopping lists and serving suggestions to save you the hassle of planning.