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February 24 to 28, 2025: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

What’s for dinner this week? We’ve got five meal ideas for you, made with simple, affordable and easy-to-prepare ingredients, from mini cheese omelettes to an Italian-inspired open-faced sandwich.

Monday: Mini Cheese Omelettes with Creamy Vegetable Salad

These mini cheese omelettes, baked in a muffin tin, are quick, customizable and ideal for busy weeknights. They’re easy to prep and protein-packed; serve with a side salad and enjoy!

Tuesday: Beef Stir-Fry with Green Peppers and Mushrooms

Looking for a fast and flavourful weeknight meal? Tender beef, delicious veggies and a savoury sauce come together in what will be your new favourite stir-fry recipe.

Wednesday: Chicken Thighs with Onion Jam

What takes this chicken recipe over the top is the delicious onion jam. The chicken thighs are browned in a skillet and then coated in the jam, which boasts pancetta, caramelized onions, white balsamic vinegar, grainy mustard and maple syrup. Sweet, savoury and tender, it’ll become your new favourite weeknight dish.

Thursday: Sausage, Broccoli and Cheddar Casserole

Get the dinner table ready for a one-pot meal the family, especially the kids, will enjoy. This cozy recipe stars sausages, broccoli and cheddar cheese, with baby spinach adding an extra touch of green to each plate.

Friday: Butternut Squash Toasts with Sweet and Sour Sauce (Agrodolce)

Agrodolce is an Italian condiment that means “sweet and sour.” It’s traditionally made with honey, red wine vinegar, fruits and sometimes pine nuts. Our recipe is adapted with ingredients you likely already have in your pantry, like maple syrup, cider vinegar, raisins, pumpkin seeds and capers. Serve it warm over a piece of toast topped with roasted squash, cheddar and arugula. It makes for a unique Friday night meal!

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