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March 9 to 13, 2026: What to Cook This Week

Looking for a few tasty and delicious dinner ideas for the week ahead? We’ve got you covered! Check out these five weeknight recipes to try, from vegetarian lettuce wraps to pork chops cooked in the slow cooker. They’re the ultimate recipes for that transitional period between winter and spring.

Monday: Air Fryer Crispy Tofu Lettuce Wraps

For a quick dinner that’s fresh and flavourful, try this recipe that is a nod to the Vietnamese sandwich, bánh mì. Air fry the tofu until perfectly crispy, and then coat it in a sweet and syrupy sauce. Instead of bread, wrap the rice vermicelli, cucumber and carrots in a crisp lettuce leaf and dig in!

Tuesday: Beef Stir-Fry with Green Peppers and Mushrooms

Elevate tonight’s dinner with this delicious, quick and budget-friendly meal. Perfect for busy evenings, this tasty beef dish offers a tantalizing blend of flavours and textures in just minutes. With tender beef slices, crisp green peppers and earthy mushrooms, this recipe promises to satisfy cravings without compromising on quality or cost.

Wednesday: Chicken-Cauliflower Gratin with Kale and Blue Cheese

Two strong cheeses, Comté and Blue, steal the spotlight in this recipe. Spread the chicken breasts with a mixture of cauliflower and hazelnuts and then top with the Comté, a cheese variety from the Gruyère family, before baking everything in the oven. Serve this original dish that’s full of character with slightly browned kale.

Thursday: Shrimp and Baby Potato Fricassee with Piccata Sauce

Got a bag of frozen shrimp that’s just waiting to be used in a recipe? This quick and easy fricassee with a lemony piccata sauce will become a weeknight favourite. To the luscious lemon-caper sauce, add shrimp, potatoes and snow peas for a meal that’s full of brightness!

Friday: Slow Cooker Pork Chops with Mustard Sauce

Looking for something hearty and comforting that can warm you up on a Friday night? These mouth-watering pork chops cook for several hours in the slow cooker until tender. Dish out the meat and sauce on each plate and accompany everything with a salad or a green vegetable of your choice.

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