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With more Canadian families staying in rather than eating out, the Sunday-roast dinner was bound to make a comeback. Never cooked a roast before? No sweat.

This lean steak needs only 9 minutes of broiling time and yet it ends up super-flavourful and tender. The heat lets the seasonings infuse the meat without overcooking it.

A few pinches of pantry spices plus a can of diced tomatoes equals one tempting entree. Bonus: As the sauce simmers, the zucchini quickly steams overtop.

This easy seafood dish is a guaranteed dinner-party knockout. Make the broth a day ahead so you need only to heat and add seafood.

The mystical flavour of 5-spice powder lends exotic flair to this everyday meal, loaded with succulent shrimp. This pasta is also delicious at room temperature.