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March 31 to April 4, 2025: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

What’s on the menu for the week ahead? Make everyone around the table happy with our selection of five quick, tasty and budget-friendly dishes, including a hearty kale salad, oven-baked pork chops and more!

Monday: Crispy Kale and Lentil Salad

This vibrant vegetarian salad combines crispy kale with lentils, as well as feta, green olives, dried apricots and roasted walnuts. Packed with texture and flavour, it’s a wholesome, satisfying meal that’s perfect for lunch or dinner. Oh, and it’s easy on the wallet!

Tuesday: Tuscan Chicken

Tonight, enjoy a warm and hearty dinner with minimal time in the kitchen. This dish features tender chicken in a creamy sauce of sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, baby spinach, cream and Parmesan; it’s sure to please the whole family. A delicious Italian-inspired meal perfect for a busy weeknight!

Wednesday: Baked Pork Chops with Quick Barbecue Sauce

These sheet-pan pork chops are coated in a flavourful dry rub of paprika, brown sugar, garlic powder and salt, creating a delicious crust as they bake. Serve them with a quick and easy barbecue sauce made from ketchup and maple syrup for a meal that everyone will ask for again and again.

Thursday: Poached Eggs in Indian-Style Tomato Sauce

This vegetarian recipe is inspired by Middle Eastern shakshuka, a dish of eggs poached in tomato sauce. We’ve adapted it with Indian spices like curry, cumin and ginger for a flavourful twist. To make it even heartier, perfect for brunch or dinner, add diced potatoes. It’s a versatile meal that can be prepared with ingredients you already have in your pantry or fridge.

Friday: Smash Burgers with Onions, Spinach and Garam Masala

Looking for more than your basic beef burger? This bold recipe is spiced with garam masala and topped with caramelized onions, wilted spinach and a melty slice of Gruyère cheese. Juicy and flavourful, this gourmet-style burger is the ultimate way to cap off your week.

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