Pull this mildly seasoned, comforting chili together in minutes. It's loaded with veggies and lean protein—perfect for growing minds and bodies.
Chicken legs are sold in family-size packs, which usually cost less per kilogram than smaller packages.
Serve this saucy pulled pork as sandwiches: piled high on buns, with bowls of garnishes, such as pickled jalapeños, sour cream, shredded cheese and thinly shredded red cabbage (or better yet, red cabbage slaw), and let guests build their own sandwiches.
This aromatic curry starts with a practically prep-free sauce that gets its potent flavour from garam masala, a finely ground blend of cardamom, cinnamon, nutmeg, coriander, mace and cloves. To save time on prep, look for the ready-made mix in the spice aisle.
Ontario
This dish comes from Ontario's large South Asian community. Look for curry leaves in Asian markets (freeze leftovers in a resealable bag for up to three months). If you can't find them, this dish is still tasty without them. Serve with steamed basmati rice.
This casserole is like an upside-down shepherd's pie, except polenta replaces the potatoes. You can, of course, use mashed potatoes or even noodles as a base.
This vegetable and chickpea couscous fills you up without filling you out. Chickpeas are high in fibre and iron, and the prunes add a hint of natural sweetness, which makes this all-in-one dish feel indulgent.
This is a great way to introduce tofu to skeptical family members. Extra-firm tofu cubes don't fall apart when you fry them. You can top each serving with grated Monterey Jack cheese, chopped green onions and sour cream and serve with a green salad and corn bread.
