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This weeknight staple is so simple, but so delicious. You could substitute water-packed tuna if that's all you have, but the olive oil gives it a richer, fuller flavor. Read more about this recipe at the Cookthink blog.

Sicilian Sardine And Broccoli Raab Pasta

One can of sardines is about 150 calories and 20 grams of protein; it provides 10% of the daily recommended allowance of iron and a whopping 20% of calcium. You can buy sardines in olive oil or in spring water. This recipe was featured in Root Source: Sardine, and comes from Susan of Food Blogga. Read more about the recipe here.

Omelet With Mozzarella, Spinach And Roasted Red Peppers

The combination of rich roasted red peppers and spinach bursts with flavor for a unique and hearty omelet. With a light salad and toast, it's a quick dinner.

Gnocchi With Sage Butter

Once you have mastered the technique, be adventurous and substitute sweet potatoes for the russets or vary the herbs and spices. To make gnocchi light and fluffy, use as little flour as possible, just so they hold together. Read more about this recipe in Jesse Ziff Cool's Simply Organic cookbook.

American Meat Loaf

A classic meatloaf can warm the heart as well as the belly - making this one in the center of a baking dish instead of a loaf pan gives it that wonderfully crispy crust all over, and lets some of the fat run off.

Tortellini With Ham, Peas, Cream And Parmesan

Doesn't this recipe sound good? It is. If you'd like some ideas about what to eat with it, click on the "goes with..." tab to the left. For the lowdown on ingredients, techniques and tools, click on "related tips."

Herb-Roasted Chicken

There is little better than a freshly roasted chicken and this combination of fresh rosemary, thyme, and marjoram adds a wonderful boost of flavor. Pick the bones clean, then save the remains for a big pot of flavorful stock. For a tip on preparing rosemary, take a look at the article to the left.

Simple Glazed Carrots

If there were ever a way to get kids to eat their vegetables, it would be to give them a light glaze. This one is made with honey, and adds that extra bit of sweetness to already sweet carrots. See step-by-step instructions and pictures at the cookthink blog.

Pasta With Butternut Squash, Arugula And Feta

The bold flavors -- butternut squash, arugula and feta -- in this dish make it a good match for a hearty whole wheat pasta like penne or fusilli. Start your pasta when the squash is halfway done if you want the timing to come together seamlessly.

Kielbasa With Peppers And Potatoes

This is a great one-pan dish, and one that moves pretty quickly too. Use the 15 minute simmer to whip up an easy salad, like our Spicy Beet and Avocado Salad.

Pear And Potato Gratin

Pears and potatoes complement one another nicely, and are even better smothered in cheese. The contrast of sweet and salty might make this dish your new creamy comfort food.

Spaghetti With Garlic-Walnut Sauce

This garlic-walnut sauce is called agliata in Italy. It's as old as the hills and as simple as it gets. You'll be surprised though by the complexity of the garlic and walnut flavors. If it's too spare for you, try stirring in some gorgonzola.