Monday: Tofu Chili with Avocado Salad
This meatless chili is packed with the good stuff; there’s tofu, mushrooms, bell pepper, and kidney beans. There’s nothing better than the comfort and warmth of this hearty meal. Serve each steaming bowl topped with a fresh avocado salsa that perfectly counters the heat!
VEGETARIAN
Tofu Chili with Avocado Salad
Tuesday: Sardine Croquettes with White Bean and Tomato Confit Salad
This tasty dish is made using a selection of pantry staples. Build the croquettes using canned sardines and leftover mashed potatoes, and then make a salad with a can of white kidney beans and canned tomatoes which you can confit. It’s a budget eat that definitely doesn’t feel cheap!
BUDGET RECIPES
Sardine Croquettes with White Bean and Tomato Confit Salad
Wednesday: One-Pot Rice with Sausages, Fennel and Peppers
The combination of sausages and peppers is a classic; we’re certain the smell alone will have your mouth watering. This one-pot rice dish with the pleasant aroma of fennel will quickly become a new cold-weather favourite.
Thursday: Vietnamese-Style Caramel Pork
This sweet and savoury weeknight meal is sure to garner raves around the table. The caramel combines brown sugar and water, cooked until it caramelizes, followed by ginger, garlic, soy sauce and fish sauce. Toss in the meat until well coated and serve with rice and vegetables.
ASIAN-INSPIRED RECIPES
Vietnamese-Style Caramel Pork
Friday: Chicken with Date Sauce and Roasted Rutabaga
This cozy recipe is a sure bet for tonight. Bake the chicken with dates in a spicy broth, and then thicken with creamy yogurt once it’s out of the oven. Top your plate with the rutabaga and you’ve got a tasty seasonal dish to put on the table to help make the winter more bearable.
30-MINUTE RECIPES
Chicken with Date Sauce and Roasted Rutabaga
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