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August 26 to 30, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

Looking for a few dinner ideas now that you’re back into the back-to-school grind, but that still evoke that summer feeling? (Not yet, fall, not yet!) This selection of five tasty and affordable recipes, from tofu sliders to an Italian-inspired salad, are sure to be a hit with the family and help you settle into your new routine.

Monday: Pulled Tofu Sliders

With affordable tofu as the main source of protein and a barbecue sauce made of fridge staples, nothing could be simpler on a (Meatless) Monday than these adorable sliders. Serve two per person with a fresh salad on the side to make it a complete meal, and the family is sure to ask for these again and again.

Tuesday: Pork and Cheese Casserole for Tortillas

Back home from work and short on time? For this recipe, you can cook all the ingredients in the same frying pan to save time on cleaning dirty dishes later! You can even use said skillet as a serving platter, placing it directly on the table for dinner, so that everyone can have fun filling their own tortillas to their heart’s content.

Wednesday: Chopped Italian-Style Salad

You’ll love the simplicity of an Italian-style chopped salad, especially on a busy weeknight. Simply chop all the ingredients, then mix in the dressing. And don’t forget that Italian touch of salami and mozzarella cheese added to the vegetables. A go-to meal salad on a warm, late-summer evening.

Thursday: Fettuccine with Anchovy, Tuna and Cherry Tomatoes (Pasta Al Tonno)

You can adapt this fresh pasta dish with what’s available in your pantry. Canned tuna and anchovies give character to this sauce that’ll make your taste buds sing. With added garlic, sunny cherry tomatoes, fresh parsley and toasted breadcrumbs, this recipe is a veritable flavour bomb. It’s the perfect dish to serve the family on the patio or in the backyard.

Friday: Honey-Garlic Chicken Drumsticks

Looking for something cheap and easy, and worthy of a Friday night? In this sheet-pan recipe, the chicken drumsticks are roasted in the oven and then coated in a syrupy honey and garlic sauce. Add some colour with carrots and kale, serve with rice and enjoy. It's a delicious, sticky meal to eat with your hands—the best way to bring your kids around!

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