This quiche is a lovely addition to any weekend brunch. A store-bought pie shell makes for easy assembly, which means less time in the kitchen and a little extra time for sleeping in. You can substitute your own pastry recipe for the shell.
Whole grilled artichokes from the jar have a lovely earthy flavour and firm texture. If unavailable, use drained, rinsed jarred marinated artichokes. Leftover pesto can be refrigerated for up to five days.
Turkey and vegetables all rolled up in a whole wheat tortilla make this perfect for recharging your child's batteries at lunch. The burritos can be made ahead and either arranged in the glass baking dish or wrapped individually and frozen. Just thaw and increase cooking time by 10 minutes. You can cook the burrito the night before and just have your child rewarm it in the microwave at school.
Traditionally moussaka is a layered dish held together with a rich béchamel sauce. This low-maintenance recipe has a similar taste but you can make it with half the work, half the time and fewer calories. Ground beef can be used in lieu of lamb.
Using milk instead of whipping cream in the sauce cuts down on fat (plus, it’s less expensive!). To get a similar thickness to cream, we sprinkle in a bit of flour before the milk is added. Feel free to swap out the feta for crumbled goat cheese.
Don't have fusilli? Use another short pasta, such as penne or rotini.
Large portobello mushrooms are a delicious canvas for a spinach-and-feta stuffing. Quick-cooking rice blends cut down on prep time and help make your meal complete.
Grilling the vegetables takes little time and yields the great flavour that goes into these veggie-filled wraps. When it's not grilling season, spread the vegetables on a baking sheet and broil them for the same amount of time as you would grill them. Pair the wrap with a protein-rich side salad, such as Fruity Quinoa and Feta Salad With Raspberry Vinaigrette.
