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August 5 to 9, 2024: Budget Recipes to Cook This Week

Looking for a few delicious dinner ideas for this week? And you want them to be quick and easy to make, and affordable, too? That’s an easy order to fill! Check out these five recipes that fit the bill.

Monday: Grilled Pork Chops with Ramen Noodle and Grilled Asparagus Salad

These tasty pork chops are marinated in a dragon sauce and then grilled, and paired with a fresh and crunchy apple-asparagus salad. Served with toothsome ramen noodles and an extra drizzle of dragon sauce, it’s a satisfying and affordable dinner.

Tuesday: Crab Cakes with Zucchini and Corn Salad

These golden, crispy crab cakes are great for summer. Served with a delicious mayonnaise and a light and colourful seasonal salad, this recipe makes for a wonderful meal. You’ll feel like you’re enjoying dinner along the shore.

Wednesday: Grilled Chicken with Celery and Coconut Gremolata

For a fresh topping for your usual weeknight grilled chicken, try this celery and coconut gremolata. You’ll also love the light honey and rice vinegar sauce. This meal is simple, flavourful and absolutely perfect for a warm summer evening.

Thursday: Poke Bowl with Spicy Shrimp

If you want a fresh-tasting meal, try this simple and flavourful poke bowl. Rice, spicy shrimp, zesty mayonnaise and whatever fruits and veggies you may have sitting in the fridge, you can modify the ingredients to your liking. It’s a fresh, vibrant and slightly indulgent dish.

Friday: Eggplant Pizzas with Roasted Bell Pepper Spread

Pizza made on naan bread versus traditional dough is a simpler way to enjoy the classic dish without the fuss. This recipe is different from the usual mozzarella-and-tomato-sauce variety as it boasts a layer of red bell pepper spread, tender roasted eggplant and crumbled feta. It’s chic, easy to make, and will brighten up your Friday night dinner table!

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