Four deliciously simple recipes to make from canned food

Looking for dinner inspiration but don't have time to shop for ingredients? Mary Berg has recipe ideas that will help you create a satisfying and hearty meal with what you have on hand. These recipes will also make enough for leftovers, too! 

Stuffed shells with chorizo pumpkin cream sauce

A twist on comfort food classic that’s great for feeding a crowd! These pasta shells are stuffed with chorizo sausages, pumpkin purée, basil pesto, and three kinds of cheese including ricotta, fontina, and Parmigiano-Reggiano. 

Goes-on-everything roasted red pepper sauce

When we say this roasted red pepper sauce goes on everything—we mean it! From pasta to chicken, fish, sandwiches, and veggies, you can enjoy this delectably rich and hearty sauce on all your favourite dishes. Made with roasted red peppers, almonds, sundried tomatoes, and garlic, you'll love having this sauce on hand to add to any dish.  

Eggs in purgatory

Perfectly soft-cooked eggs swimming in an insanely delicious tomato-based sauce infused with garlic and herbs, this is a one-pan meal you never knew you needed in your life. 

Salmon burgers with tartar sauce and slaw

These salmon burgers are the ultimate quick and easy, high-protein meal. We’re talking crispy outsides, flaky insides, and perfect golden colour, not to mention lots of nutrition—thank you, salmon!  And what would a burger be without its toppings? Make your own homemade tartar sauce and crunchy slaw to pile high on that burger, and get ready for a satisfying experience.