Dinner

Here you will find ideas for mains and one-pot dishes that are ideal for dinner. If you are looking for side dishes check out our Sides category.

Dishes in this category will include both meat and vegetarian options. If you are specifically looking for either one of those, see their specific categories.

Plated cooked lasagna served with salad.

Freezer-Ready Lasagna

Lasagna is the comfort food of comfort foods but we all know that it’s a bit labour intensive. This makes it a great candidate for your meal prep routine. The best part about this recipe is that it is freezer friendly. Lasagna is one of […]

sliced meatloaf

Turkey Meatloaf

This turkey meatloaf is made to cater to the kiddos. With a little bit of tasty cheese and a perfectly curated sauce, ahem… ketchup, every child will be wanting more.  Growing up, we only ever had meatloaf on special occasions. I never understood why because […]

Baked beer can chicken plated.

Roasted Beer Can Chicken

I’ve always been a big fan of oven-roasted skin-on bone-in chicken, but baking a whole chicken was always very intimidating. That was until my late mother-in-law introduced me to beer can chicken.  Though this recipe is not hers, we do make this beer can chicken […]

Balsamic chicken with cheesy asparagus and Mac and cheese

Balsamic Chicken Marinade

Preparation I try to buy meat in bulk whenever I can because I love a freezer stocked with all cuts of meat. This makes my life easier when I come up with a new idea or craving for dinner and ensures I’m not running to […]

Steamed green beans with onion garlic topping.

Steamed Green Beans with Onion Garlic Topping

Preparation Start by cutting the ends of the green beans off. The beauty of using French green beans is that you can usually skip this step as they come packaged and trimmed. Wash the beans under lukewarm water.  Add ½ cup of water to the […]

Frozen meatballs in silicone container.

All-Purpose Frozen Meatballs

These versatile freezer-friendly meatballs can be used with any sauce or dip once defrosted. Their mild flavour will work with whatever cuisine you are in the mood for. Frozen meatballs make for excellent meal prep. You can cook a double batch, freeze half for another […]

Freezer Meal: Shepherd’s Pie

Preparation Put the ground meat into a large frying pan and cook on low heat. The low heat allows the release of the liquid from the meat without cooking it off quickly. We want all that goodness for our sauce. Stir the meat occasionally to […]

Finished mediterranean chicken bake on turmeric rice.

Mediterranean Chicken Skillet

Preparation This dish is very easy and will make you feel like you’re having a fancy dinner on a Wednesday night.  Start by preheating your oven to 400°F.  In a cast-iron skillet or oven-safe pan, warm up the olive oil on medium heat. If you […]

Finished turmeric rice.

Turmeric Rice

Turmeric rice is the easiest way to brighten up your meal with both colour and flavour. Simple to make and beautiful to look at.  Turmeric rice brightens up every meal! Rice is always an easy side to any meal but it can get boring really […]

Potato Zucchini Moussaka served on a plate.

Simple Potato Zucchini Moussaka

This simple moussaka recipe is so versatile. You can add your favourite veggies, make it more traditional with eggplant layers or stick to our potato version.  Preparing a Simple Potato Zucchini Moussaka Start by warming up the oven to 400°F. By the time the oven […]

Scnitzel served with potatoes and broccoli.

Breaded Pork Chops (Schnitzel)

Preparation This dish gets a bit messy and it may seem like a long process but it really is quite simple. You will need to tenderize the meat, dredge it in flour, egg and breadcrumbs and fry. See, just a few easy steps! You can […]

Finished taco Mac and cheese served with toppings.

Taco Mac and Cheese

This taco mac and cheese is a little bit taco and a little bit mac and cheese. It’s really the best of both worlds—Taco-spiced ground beef with cheesy macaroni. Add your favourite toppings to really make each plate catered to everyone in the family. It’s […]