This elegant yet earthy risotto serves six as a main course or eight as an appetizer. Add a sprinkle of truffle oil or Parmesan cheese for flair.
This sauce serves double duty as a dip and as a spread for the pizzas. You can also purée it if the kids prefer a smooth texture.
Hearty subs are a satisfying supper or lunch. On their own, the saucy meatballs are also delicious over pasta, rice or mashed potatoes.
A fresh tomato and basil sauce is the perfect companion to these cheesy breadstick twists. Try doubling the sauce, and use the extra as a topping for pasta or pizza.
This hearty sauce makes great use of inexpensive and healthful lentils. They are a great source of iron and are a popular meat alternative for vegetarians. Toss with rigatoni or rotini pasta.
Serve this saucy Asian dish (from our April 2005 "Easiest-Ever Weeknight Chicken" recipe collection) over Thai jasmine rice or long-grain rice with steamed baby bok choy on the side. Any colour of sweet pepper adds vibrancy to this dish. Look for black bean garlic sauce in Asian grocery stores and some supermarkets.
Fennel's mild licorice flavour goes especially well with this combination of tomato and mild white fish. Reserve the delicate fennel fronds for a pretty garnish.
