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February 16 to 20, 2026: What to Cook This Week

Looking for a few tasty and delicious dinner ideas for the cold week ahead? We’ve got you covered! Check out these five weeknight recipes to try, from a hearty miso soup to the perfect Friday night beef stew.

Monday: Sausage and Zucchini Meatballs with Broccoli Orzo

Looking for a weeknight cooking hack? Try using Italian sausage meat to shape into meatballs, along with zucchini, to shave off a few precious minutes of prep. Serve with broccoli and orzo for a winning Monday meal.

Tuesday: Hearty Miso Soup with Mushrooms

If you want a light but hearty and comforting Tuesday night dinner idea, try this nourishing miso soup with mushrooms and silken tofu. It’s a recipe that proves once more that you don’t need meat to build a deeply satisfying meal.

Wednesday: Ground Lemongrass Chicken (Larb)

Ground chicken cooked with a slew of fresh ingredients and a couple of our fave fermented sauces (soy and fish, specifically)? Yep, everyone will simply devour this citrusy and aromatic Southeast-Asian larb tonight!

Thursday: One-Pot Nordic Shrimp Pasta with Lemon and Parmesan

In this one-pot shrimp pasta recipe, you can cook all the ingredients in the same pot, including the pasta. Add a generous amount of lemon zest, as well as rosemary and garlic to flavour the dish, and then toss in Nordic shrimp and arugula at the end for a tasty, easy-to-prepare dinner.

Friday: Beef and Chickpea Stew

What could be cozier on a winter’s evening than a beefy stew cooked low and slow? Use up that chuck roast you picked up on sale at the grocery store and let the slow cooker do practically all the work for you during the day. By the time dinner rolls around, you and the family will have a warm and delicious meal ready to devour!

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