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October 28 to November 1, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

Halloween is this week! And while the kids are counting down the days until they can load up on candy, you can take note of these tasty dinner ideas that are also quick and easy to cook. They’re also budget friendly, so we promise that your grocery bill this week won’t give you a fright!

Monday: Creamy Red Curry Ramen Noodles

Got a pumpkin to carve tonight? The kids will absolutely love this dish, made fast and simple thanks to instant ramen. With the creaminess from the coconut milk and the kick from the curry paste and ginger, the little ones and their full bellies will then be sitting happily on the couch while you move on to your next task.

Tuesday: Beef and Squash Fried Rice

Fried rice is your classic quick and easy meal idea, especially given its versatility. Pick your protein (in this case, ground beef) and veggie (seasonal butternut squash!), and it’ll be absolutely delicious. Ready in a flash, you can go back to giving the house a hauntingly spooky ambiance.

Wednesday: Cod with Paprika and Cherry Tomatoes

If you have a torn butterfly wing costume emergency to deal with, then this sheet-pan recipe is for you. With just 25 minutes of prep and 10 minutes to cook, this yummy fish and tomato dish served with couscous will come together before you know it, so you can move on to more pressing matters. Now, where is that sewing kit?

Thursday: Chicken Naan Pizzas

It’s the big day! The kids may be getting antsy to head out the door, but they need to eat first. A jar of butter chicken sauce and cooked roasted chicken from the grocery store are your dinnertime saviours tonight. These tasty chicken pizzas on naan will be on the table in just 20 minutes. They’ll be devoured just as fast, and then it’s off to trick-or-treating you go!

Friday: Sausages with Roasted Vegetables and Apples

Halloween may be over, but it’s also Friday night! You still deserve a no-fuss meal idea for this evening. Your trusty sheet pan makes another appearance this week to do most of the work for you. This meal, with sausages, apples, carrots and rutabaga, is the ultimate in seasonal comfort. And for dessert? Be sure to sneak a fun-sized chocolate bar from the kids’ stash when they aren’t looking…

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