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Simple Summer Meals That Are Perfect For Weeknights

After a long day, the last thing you want to do is spend hours cooking an elaborate meal. Here are 20 easy, breezy dinners that'll be on the table in no time.

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A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Fresh Summer Produce

Discover a week's worth of delicious dinner recipes that make the most of in-season asparagus, strawberries and tomatoes.


A 7-Day Meal Plan That Starts With Spaghetti Sauce

Simmer a big pot of this meatless spaghetti sauce today, then use it in a week's worth of delicious dinner...


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These Mouthwatering Meals Are the Next Best Thing to a Mediterranean Vacation

Enjoy a week's worth of breakfast, lunch and dinner recipes that bring the taste of the Mediterranean home.


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A 7-Day Plan of Easy Freezer Meals

Find yourself pressed for time in the evenings? Here are a week's worth of mouthwatering mains that can be made...

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A 7-Day Meal Plan That Starts With Canned Food

Keeping a close eye on your grocery budget? Here are a week's worth of delicious dinners that begin with an...


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A 7-Day Meal Plan of Family Favourites

These mouthwatering mains are sure to go into heavy rotation.

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7 Meals to Make With Easter Leftovers

Put those Easter dinner leftovers to good use by turning them into super-satisfying weeknight meals.


A 7-Day Meal Plan Using a Big Batch of Rice

Steam up a super-sized batch of rice to portion and serve with this collection of delicious dinner recipes.


8 Easy Meals You Can Make in a Mug

Sure, you're using your microwave to make popcorn or warm up last night's leftovers, but there's so much more you...


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10+ Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Sandwich

These tasty twists on traditional sandwiches will actually have you looking forward to lunchtime.

Mocha Banana Pecan Oats

Oatmeal is a super healthy meal or snack any time of the day, and you can make it right in...


2-Cheese Mac & Cheese Mug

“This recipe works great and saves time and you don’t have a lot of dirty dishes,” says Nicole Pomije, Creator...


Minestrone Soup in a Mug

Experiment with fresh vegetables, herbs, and other fresh ingredients from your grocer or farmer’s market. You’d be surprised how elaborate...


Soft Polenta in a Mug

“Even when you only have a mug and microwave, you can get creative and stay healthy,” says personal chef Francesco...


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Pizza in a Mug

Enjoying your pizza via a mug is an easy way to practice portion control. “If you’re someone who can take...

Coffee Mug Molten Chocolate Cake

There is nothing quite as satisfying as warm chocolate cake. The following recipe from America’s Test Kitchen is fool-proof and...


Eggs Florentine in a Mug

“Using a microwave to cook eggs is a quick and easy way to squeeze a healthy meal into your busy...


Crunchy Chili Lime Shrimp

"Easy, quick and family friendly, this chili lime shrimp recipe is dairy free and comes together in about 30 minutes....


Citrus Coconut Steamed Cod

"I love to make this fusion meal on weeknights when I am short on time but want something big in...


Coconut Mango Thai Beef Curry

"My recipe provides a lot of sweet heat. The mango and coconut milk taste tropical while the curry paste adds...


Sesame Salmon with Wasabi Mayo

"I created this recipe to mimic the flavours of sushi. It’s remarkably simple and turns out well every time." —Carolyn...


Pineapple Shrimp Tacos

Taste the tropics with our cool, crispy take on shrimp tacos. Wrapping the shells in lettuce adds even more crunch...


Easy Pesto Pizza

Our Test Kitchen kneaded basil, oregano and Parmesan cheese into packaged bread dough for this full-flavoured crust. Purchased pesto sauce...


Quick Garlic-Lime Chicken

"After tending the farm and growing our own produce, I don't have much time left for cooking. I've found this...

Spinach Shrimp Fettuccine

"I experimented for a couple of years before perfecting this colourful dish, and everyone raves about it. It is easy...


Grilled Teriyaki Chicken

"This grilled teriyaki chicken recipe is so tasty, my husband insists it could be served in a restaurant." —Joan Hallford,...


Prosciutto Pesto Pizza

"I developed this prosciutto pesto pizza for my young grandson who hasn't acquired a taste for veggies yet. He scarfs...


Caribbean Shrimp Bowl

"After switching to a paleo diet a few years ago, we have started eating tons of veggies for almost every...


Grilled Caesar Chicken Breasts

"Marinated overnight in creamy Caesar dressing, this grilled Caesar chicken recipe is juicy, tender and full of flavour. It couldn't...


Gyro Salad with Tzatziki Dressing

"If you're fond of gyros, you'll enjoy this garden-fresh salad showcasing ground lamb, crumbled feta cheese, Kalamata olives, tomatoes and...