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April 15 to 19, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

What’s for dinner this week? A few quick and easy recipes, like a hearty rice bowl and a bright, lemony pasta. There’s something for everyone in this week’s selection of recipes, each at $5 or less per serving.

Monday: Brown Rice Bowl with Lentils, Carrots and Grapes

In this recipe, colours and textures mix together for a super-satisfying, healthy and nutritious dish. We especially like the combination of vegetables with the sweet pop of grapes for a surprising fruity side. And, yes, everything does taste better in a bowl

PRICE PER SERVING: $2.87

Tuesday: Chicken Drumsticks with Paprika and Turmeric

Want an effortless and flavourful dinner idea for tonight? This simple chicken drumstick recipe is the ideal choice, as it requires only a handful of ingredients, is easy to prepare and is budget friendly. Serve with a side salad and enjoy.

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.44

Wednesday: Lemon and Artichoke Linguine

Bursting with vibrant flavours and featuring simple ingredients, this pasta dish is absolutely refreshing! With tangy lemon, tender artichokes and aromatic herbs, this delightful cheap eat will become a weeknight go-to dish.

PRICE PER SERVING: $5.00

Thursday: Pork Cutlets with Creamy Mustard Sauce

There’s nothing quicker and easier to cook than these delicious pork cutlets. Simply brown the meat and prepare a quick, velvety sauce made with chicken broth, cream and old-fashioned mustard. It’s the perfect weeknight meal, ready in 15 minutes flat!

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.16

Friday: One-Pot Burrito Casserole

This one-pot burrito casserole is a meal the whole family can get behind. It features ingredients you likely already have at home, such as ground beef from the freezer, shredded cheese from the fridge, and that bag of tortilla chips in the pantry. Talk about a fun Friday night recipe!

PRICE PER SERVING: $3.32

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