Try other available squash, such as small hubbard or sweet potato squash.
Kissed with lemon and dill, this versatile warm salad has the distinction of being equally delicious served cold, but add the peas just before serving.
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.
Available in some supermarkets, sherry vinegar adds a mellow yet assertive note to the dressing. Red or white wine vinegar is a good substitute.
Fifteen minutes of hands-on time is all you need to prep this crowd-pleaser. Get the veggies in the oven first, as they take longer to cook than the pork. For even cooking, cut any larger chunks of carrot in half.
Serve with Lemon Potatoes (recipe link below) and peas. Grill the potatoes first, then add the fish during the last 10 minutes of cooking time. Cooking fish with its skin on means that you don't have to turn it.
A hearty mushroom filling adds elegance to boneless skinless chicken breasts, giving you more bang for your grocery buck. To avoid overcooking broccoli, drain while it's still a touch underdone—it'll keep cooking as it sits. Cost: $5.85/serving
Pork chops, plus a handful of pantry ingredients, mean a no-fuss, no-stress dinner is ready and waiting for you when you get home.
Spinach can stand in for the Swiss chard, if you prefer. Add it to the hot soup just long enough to wilt it.
