A little milk and flour make a luscious, creamy sauce without the addition of whipping cream or too much cheese. Look for nutty spelt pasta in the organic or gourmet section of your supermarket, or substitute with whole wheat.
This Italian household favourite is a sure hit with any crowd. The freeze-ahead part is a flavourful sausage-and-tomato sauce. Just thaw, toss with cooked pasta and sprinkle with cheese before baking. This recipe makes enough sauce for two batches.
Prepping the strata the night before gives it a nice texture after baking and also makes the morning of your brunch much less stressful. Prosciutto and cheese are salty, so we haven't added any more salt.
Kids will love the combination of sausage, pasta and mellow, sweet Swiss chard. It's easy enough to make on a weeknight.
Halloumi is a firm, springy and intensely flavourful cheese with a high melting point that makes it perfect for searing or grilling. Feel free to use whatever type of greens you have on hand; torn green or red leaf lettuce and romaine are great substitutes for the mixed baby greens.