Chili Meat Loaf with Ratatouille Sauce

Lean ground beef is economical and easy to prepare. And, turned into meat loaf, it's so satisfying when paired with Ratatouille Sauce. Serve with Baked Potatoes with Tzatziki Topping and a salad of spinach tossed with a light vinaigrette.

French Toast with Caramelized Bananas and Pecans

Crunchy Scalloped Potatoes

The make-ahead option is the real plus of these crunchy-topped potatoes in a creamy sauce. There's less to fuss about when you have at least one standby vegetable that just needs to bake and crisp while you carve the ham.

Fresh Orange Chicken Salad

This crisp savoury salad gets tossed with dressing and topped with crunchy croutons just before serving, so nothing gets soggy. For easy assembly, grill the chicken the night before, or use rotisserie chicken.

Smoky Lentil Patties With Cucumber Slaw

This cucumber slaw is light and refreshing and best served as soon as it's made. Red lentils break down as they cook, making them perfect for the spiced patties. If using another kind of lentil, be sure to mash them with the back of a fork before mixing in other ingredients.

Sausage and Spinach Soup With Rosemary Croutons

Nothing heats up a cold winter night like a warm bowl of soup. Serve this quick version of Italian wedding soup with a tossed green salad. Dial up the heat by using hot Italian sausage and 1/4 tsp crushed hot pepper flakes.

Candied Clementine Peel

Yes, you can enjoy leftovers when you transform them in these inventive recipes.

Creamy Shrimp Bake

This golden-topped company-fare casserole offers tender pasta, succulent shrimp, crunchy broccoli and a smooth cheesy sauce in every bite.

Garlic Soup with Parmesan Croutons

The abundance of garlic might intimidate you, but just remember that roasting develops its nutty, caramelized flavour.

Chicken in Au Gratin Onion Sauce