Although beer evaporates during cooking, it permeates the onions to give a twist to this classic comfort food. Brown ale brings out the natural sweetness of the onions. Use tortillas instead of bread for a delicious take on quesadillas.
Serve these Canadian-inspired quesadillas with a fruit salsa, such as mango or peach. The filling can be made a few hours in advance and assembled just prior to cooking to keep the tortillas crisp. Cut into small portions to serve as an appetizer.
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
Cheddar originated in England, but Canadian Cheddar is now more famous worldwide. It's the preferred cheese of Canadians, who consume a total of 64,316 lb (29,174 kg) a year! Corn chips or tortillas make a great crunchy accompaniment to this fabulous soup.
Eat this right from the vacuum bottle. Or send along a whole wheat tortilla, shredded cheese and lettuce (wrapped separately) to create lunchtime burritos right
on the spot. To reheat it before filling the container, microwave at medium-high (70%) for 4 minutes.
Need to eat fast? These tacos come together in no time and use ingredients that you probably already have in your fridge. Heating the tortillas gently in a dry skillet makes them easier to fold, yielding a neater finished taco. Serve with lime wedges and a tossed salad.
High-fibre beans, meat and vegetables get all rolled up in a tortilla for a quick and nutritious lunch. Bake the dish as described then divide it into packages or bake the burritos individually wrapped in foil. A quick reheat in the microwave at school will make an irresistible lunch.
Who doesn't love tacos? Make the beef mixture the night before and pack in a heatproof container. Package the tortilla chips in a plastic bag and the lettuce, tomatoes, cheese and cucumber in separate small containers. At school, your child can microwave the beef mixture and toss all the elements together.
This tasty rice bowl is terrific with just about any kind of leftover cooked rice. Add 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper if you like heat , and top with more salsa for a hit of fresh flavour. For a decadent dinner, serve with tortilla chips – they make a crunchy, fun side.
