This cheap and easy recipe was missing from our collection. Roast chicken drumsticks on a baking tray in the oven, then coat them in a syrupy honey and garlic sauce. Add some colour with carrots and kale, then serve with rice. A delicious, sticky meal to eat with your hands—the best way to bring your kids around!

The main appeal of tofu in this recipe is that it can be made super crunchy, while soaking up all the sauce. This dish uses it grated as a garnish on a little bun, evoking the flavour of pulled pork, minus the cooking time and price! Barbecue sauce made with condiments from the fridge brings the finishing touch. Anything to make back-to-school nights simpler!

Transform dinnertime into a festive moment serving the meal family style. Use this slightly sweet ground pork and shiitake mushroom stir-fry, inspired by Chinese cuisine, to put a new twist on taco night. Swap the tortillas for lettuce leaves and let everyone choose their own toppings. Break the routine and bring everyone around the table with this fun weeknight meal.

Basil is abundant in your veggie patch, so you have only one craving: to make a ton of pesto! You don’t eat dairy products? We’ve got the perfect recipe for you, which swaps Parmesan with a combination of nutritional yeast and cashew nuts.

Kids and adults alike will love this happy mixture of grated potatoes and sweet potatoes, chorizo, corn and cilantro. Crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside, these patties require just a dollop of sour cream and a green veggie for a complete meal. They cook quickly, which leaves you more time to sit and enjoy the meal together. But be quick: They’ll be gone in just a few bites!

Making couscous for chilly autumn evenings is a great habit. And what about revisiting it for dining on the terrace? Tender merguez meatballs and nicely roasted veggies are so fragrant in this cumin-flavoured couscous. Tomatoes, lemon and mint bring the final touches to this one-pot meal that’s just fresh enough to stretch summer as much as possible!

The air fryer is your friend at mealtimes because it makes your life easier by cooking food quickly, with very little oil. We love using it in this surprising recipe for two: first, the flap steak, then the pancetta-roasted Brussels sprouts. Save time and dishwashing!

Creativity is key in this reinvented speedy pizza. Spread a mixture of sour cream and Parmesan over naan bread, then top it with mozzarella, onion and zucchini. When you come to serve, corn kernels soaked in lime juice bring a crisp freshness to these weeknight pizzas. Pure happiness with every bite.

When you get home from work, aim for simplicity at cocktail hour. With this recipe for seasoned cheese curd, you’ll be ready to nibble in no time! Thanks to a quick marinade of orange juice, olive oil and a pinch of chili, this original snack will surely become a specialty on uncomplicated evenings.

When you’re rushing, meal prep is made easier with an affordable recipe inspired by French cuisine: fricassee! Created in collaboration with Aliments du Québec, we’ve freed some time for you with this classic creamy chicken stew that includes generous portions of local vegetables. A perfect recipe to come to the rescue with your busy schedule.