1. Corn Naan Pizzas
Creativity is key in this reinvented speedy pizza. Spread a mixture of sour cream and Parmesan over naan, and then top it with mozzarella, onion and zucchini. Upon serving, add corn kernels soaked in lime juice to bring a crisp freshness to these weeknight pizzas. They’re pure happiness with every bite.
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Corn Naan Pizzas
2. One-Pot Couscous with Merguez Meatballs
Couscous on chilly autumn evenings is a standard. But how about revisiting this dish to dine on the patio? Tender merguez meatballs and nicely roasted veggies are very fragrant in this cumin-flavoured couscous. Tomatoes, lemon and mint bring the final touches to this one-pot meal that’s just fresh enough to prolong summer for as long as possible!
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One-Pot Couscous with Merguez Meatballs
3. Sweet Potato, Chorizo and Corn Fritters
Kids and adults alike will love this happy blend of grated potatoes and sweet potatoes, chorizo, corn and cilantro. Crunchy on the outside and tender on the inside, these patties require just a dollop of sour cream and a green veggie for a complete meal. They cook quickly, which leaves you more time to sit and enjoy the meal together. But be quick: They’ll be gone in just a few bites!
4. Pork Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (San Choy Bow)
Transform dinnertime into a festive event by serving your meal family style. Use this slightly sweet ground pork and shiitake mushroom stir-fry, a Chinese culinary inspiration, to put a new twist on taco night. Swap the tortillas for lettuce leaves and let everyone choose their own toppings. Break the routine and bring everyone around the table with this fun weeknight meal.
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Pork Stir-Fry Lettuce Wraps (San Choy Bow)
5. Pulled Tofu Sliders
The main appeal of tofu in this recipe is that it can be made super crunchy, while soaking up all the sauce. This dish uses it grated as a filling in a little bun, evoking the flavour of pulled pork, minus the cooking time and price! Barbecue sauce made with condiments from the fridge brings the finishing touch. Anything to make back-to-school nights simpler!
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Pulled Tofu Sliders
6. Red Curry Salmon with Peanuts
Store-bought red curry paste is a great pantry staple. This recipe features it in two ways: first, in the marinade for the salmon, and second, in the sauce mixed with mayonnaise, lemon and peanuts. Served with oven-roasted red bell peppers and pickled cucumbers, this fish dish will bring colour to your weeknight meals.
7. Honey-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
This simple and affordable recipe was missing from our repertoire. Roast chicken drumsticks on a sheet pan in the oven, then coat them in a syrupy honey and garlic sauce. Add some colour with carrots and kale, then serve with rice. It’s a delicious, sticky meal to eat with your hands—the best way to bring your kids around!
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Honey-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks
8. Slow Cooker Beef and Udon Noodle Soup
Made with a fragrant broth and a cut of meat that cooks all day in the slow cooker, this hearty soup will be waiting at home for the family after school. At dinnertime, simply add the vegetables and udon noodles, which can be cooked quickly before filling each bowl. A well-earned break from the daily whirlwind.
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Slow Cooker Beef and Udon Noodle Soup
9. Tagliatelle with Tuna Bolognaise
Count on your pantry packed with canned flavour bombs to whip up a super tasty sauce in a jiffy. Crumbled tuna and tomato paste come to the rescue in this recipe. They form the base of the sauce, to which you’ll add Parmesan and cream to enhance the dish. This sauce may taste like it has simmered for hours, but it’ll take you a fraction of the time to make it!
10. Air Fryer Flap Steaks with Brussels Sprouts
The air fryer is your best friend come mealtime because it makes your life easier by cooking food quickly, and with very little oil. You’ll love using it in this surprising recipe for two, cooked in two parts: first, the flap steak, then the pancetta-roasted Brussels sprouts. Save time and dishwashing!
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