For many families, a meat sauce is part of a rotating monthly menu. We've added bacon for smokiness and boosted the depth of flavour with a little red wine. This sauce freezes well, making it a great option for weeknight dinners. Simply reheat and serve over the hot cooked pasta of your choice.
Chunky vegetables, rich broth, nourishing beans, nuggets of pasta and a golden sprinkle of Parmesan — that's amore, or minestrone. It's more than just a soup. Perfect for cold weather and lean times, minestrone has the look, taste and aroma that's satisfying enough for body and soul. Learn how to chop vegetables neatly and quickly and make a quick pesto dress-up for a soup that tastes as good as it looks.
Chili is a favourite in Joan's household, where a chili ingredient battle rages constantly. Joan prefers a mix of kidney and black beans, but Corey and the kids constantly lobby for canned pork and beans instead. On special days she relents, and you can, too, replacing one of the cans below with pork and beans. No matter which beans you use, any leftovers are even more delicious reheated the next day. A batch of this chili can also be the base of a mouth-watering Mexican Lasagna.
Does your family love meat and potatoes, but you want them to eat more vegetables? Here's the ultimate compromise: all the pleasure of grilled steak and potatoes mixed into a tasty, fresh summer salad.
Use a small roasting pan (about 12- x 10- x 2-inches/30 x 25 x 5 cm) to fit this compact roast. In a larger pan, the drippings may burn and lead to disappointing gravy. Save half of the meat and some gravy for Monday's meal.
Try this Greek takeout favourite at home! The tzatziki also makes a wonderful, cool dip on its own–pair it with toasted pita wedges and crunchy fresh vegetables.
