Recipes  

January 19 to 23, 2026: What to Cook This Week

What’s on the menu for the week ahead? Make everyone around the table happy with this selection of five quick, easy and satisfying meals, from tasty tofu tacos to melty smash burgers!

Monday: Chinese Five-Spice Tofu Tacos

These unique tofu tacos are ready in mere minutes. Simply coat the tofu slices in soy sauce and Chinese five-spice to infuse them with flavour. Garnish the tacos with quick-pickled vegetables, hoisin sauce and cilantro for a quick and delicious meatless meal.

Tuesday: Sheet-Pan Sausage, Pepper and White Bean Stew

Who can resist sheet-pan recipes that are quick, easy...and avoid piles of dirty dishes after dinner. For this meal, sausages are baked alongside roasted bell peppers mixed with tomato paste and spices. Add white beans and kale, and it transforms into a comforting stew, perfect to enjoy on a cold January evening.

Wednesday: Chicken with Date Sauce and Roasted Rutabaga

Try this delicious dish for a dose of comfort. Bake the chicken with dates in a spicy broth, and then thicken with creamy yogurt once it’s out of the oven. Garnished with rutabaga, this tasty seasonal recipe is a great meal to put on the table in the middle of winter.

Thursday: Tandoori Salmon

Coated the day before with a simple marinade made with yogurt and tandoori spices, these salmon fillets are big in flavour. The next day, enjoy a tasty fish dish that cooks quickly and can be served with rice and vegetables. It’s easy and will be a hit with everyone!

Friday: Smash Burgers with Onions, Spinach and Garam Masala

Still flying high from yesterday’s tandoori salmon and craving more Indian-inspired flavours? Venture off the beaten path with this cozy smash burger with a kick! Boasting a garam masala-flavoured onion and spinach topping and gooey Gruyère cheese, it’ll be a Friday night hit. And for even more flavour, don’t forget the curry fries!

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