Lentil Soup Mix

Lentils, rice and vegetable flakes make a colourful, healthy gift for vegetarians — or anyone who enjoys hearty soup. Look for the ingredients at bulk-food stores. Include a set of soup bowls and the recipe for Lentil Soup (see below) with this mix.

Tomato Bulgur Pilaf

Easy Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Bolognese Sauce

Serve this rich meat sauce on spaghetti or other long pasta. The sauce tastes even better if you make it a day ahead and refrigerate it overnight because the flavour has time to ripen.

Tortellini Minestrone

This classic hearty Italian soup gets a lift with meat- or cheese-filled tortellini. Delish!

Picadillo

Turkey Meat Loaf & Green Bean Toss

We’ve lightened up this dinner classic and added a side of spinach and green beans for a health-forward meal that will satisfy and nourish hungry stomachs. 

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.

Tomato-Pepper Salsa

You can serve this salsa with burgers or grilled cheese sandwiches, or mixed with cream cheese as a dip. Spoon it over popular Tex-Mex dishes such as burritos.

Meatless Spagetti Sauce

During the cold winter months, the consumption of comforting pasta increases all over Canada. Here's a savoury way to top spaghetti. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan at the table.