Satisfy summertime hunger pangs with a hearty salad filled with smoky grilled veggies, lentils and whole wheat couscous.
For easy entertaining, you can make this piquant dish ahead of time.
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.
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.
Chicken thighs aren't just affordable; they also happen to be incredibly juicy and tender. Plus, they make a tasty canvas on which to paint this sweet and sour honey-lime glaze. Serve with lime wedges and a lemony salad.
Cost: $3.30/serving
Thinly slicing flank steak across the grain breaks apart and tenderizes the tough muscle fibres and ensures the steak cooks quickly. If you like, serve Cheddar cheese, avocado, tortilla chips and extra salsa on the side. Cost: $4.20 per serving
This satisfying spiced medley of black beans, peppers and flaked tilapia comes together in minutes and is a yummy way to introduce more fish into your family's diet. Wrapped up in warm tortillas, it's a dinner even picky eaters will love. Cost: 3.65/serving
Chicken breasts marinated with ginger, garlic and aromatic spices make for a flavourful dinner. This dish tastes better the longer it marinates, so leave it overnight if you can. Serve with our Marinated Chickpea Salad. Stuff any leftovers in a pita pocket for a quick lunch.
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.
Warm spices add exotic flair to this veggie-packed soup. You'll find halloumi, a firm cheese that holds its shape when cooked, in the cheese aisle of many supermarkets or in Middle Eastern grocery stores. Serve it atop the soup as a decadent garnish.
