Vegetarian

When it comes to quick and easy dinners, lentils are a hard-working pantry ingredient. We love them because they last forever, and are perfect for a satisfying, healthy, meatless meal.

The key to this delicious butter is using yogurt that contains no gelatin. Check the ingredients list to be sure.

This loaf, our current favourite, is one of the simplest breads we’ve ever made. Plus, it has all the dense nuttiness that we want from an everyday bread.

Crispy spanakopita is a great appetizer, so we turned it into a satisfying vegetarian main course. Using frozen spinach is a time saver; be sure to squeeze the water out very well.

Raisins give these savoury empanadas just a hint of sweetness.