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April 29 to May 3, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

What’s for dinner this week? Smoked salmon-topped pizza, beefy lettuce wraps, and more. There’s something for everyone in the family in this week’s selection of recipes that each come out to under $5 per serving.

Monday: Pasta Salad with Green Vegetables and Barbecue Tofu

Indulge in the vibrant colours and flavours of spring with this quick and easy pasta dish. This vegetarian recipe (perfect for Meatless Mondays!) is bursting with freshness, combining crisp green veggies like asparagus and peas along with savoury tofu cooked in barbecue sauce.

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.94

Tuesday: Zucchini and Smoked Salmon Pizzas

Brighten up the dinner table with this light and fresh pizza featuring crispy pita bread, tender zucchini and slices of smoked salmon. Everyone can top their own pizza as desired with shallots, dill and capers. It’s easy to make and looks rather pretty, too!

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.51

Wednesday: Beef and Pear Lettuce Wraps

Discover a fresh dinner option that’s also affordable. These savoury wraps combine tender, umami-rich beef with crisp lettuce, sweet pear and crunchy hazelnuts for big bursts of flavour and texture. It’s a quick and relaxed evening meal that’ll satisfy the whole family.

PRICE PER SERVING: $4.97

Thursday: Sweet and Sour Pork Chops with Peas, Cucumber and Mango

Whip up this delicious meal in just 30 minutes! Perfect for busy weeknights, this budget-friendly dish will surprise you with its tangy flavours. The refreshing side salad consisting of mango, peas and cucumber will transport you to summer with each bite.

PRICE PER SERVING: $2.99

Friday: Sesame-Crusted Chicken Drumsticks with Spicy Lemon Sauce

Drumsticks are often our go-to protein option, given that they’re full of flavour and make for an effortless meal. The chicken in this recipe is absolutely crispy, and this isn’t due to a batter like in fried chicken. It’s all thanks to its sesame-seed crust. And that is without talking about the spicy lemon sauce! Serve with a side of veggies, maybe some French fries (it is Friday, after all!) and enjoy.

PRICE PER SERVING: $2.43

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