Easy Weeknight Dinners

Richer sauces, thicker soups, desserts with something extra—a touch of cream does it all.

A chef friend taught me this sauce, a three-ingredient marvel that’s fabulous on fish but also great on chicken and vegetables. Serve roasted salmon and sauce with a simple green salad and rice for a meal that’s worthy of a dinner party—or a Tuesday night.—Amy Rosen

Celery has such a delicate, underrated flavour, while celeriac is far too often overlooked. Together, they go from zero to hero in this luscious soup, which is also fantastic served chilled—like a vichyssoise—in the summer.—Amy Rosen

Once you’ve learned the secret to making this easy classic pasta sauce, you’ll never go back to plain old marinara. The vodka enhances the sauce and its texture without adding too much flavour, meaning the tomatoes and cream can shine even brighter.—Amy Rosen

We sipped through 10 nationally available brands to find you the best of the best.