Monday: Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumber, Pork and Peanuts
Want to liven up your weeknight meal rotation? This meal is a breath of fresh air on a Monday night, with the crispy rice adding plenty of texture. As for the various toppings, such as ground pork, lime, peanuts, grated coconut and mint, they’re coming out swinging with punch after punch of flavour!
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Crispy Rice Salad with Cucumber, Pork and Peanuts
Tuesday: Baby Potato and Brussels Sprout Poutine
If you want to get the kids to eat their Brussels sprouts, serve them in a poutine. Just cook them with baby potatoes in a foil packet on the grill (yes, grilling season is already here!), and then make a simple gravy with condensed chicken broth and butter. It’s the perfect weeknight-friendly dish you can enjoy as a family.
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Baby Potato and Brussels Sprout Poutine
Wednesday: Chicken with Chickpeas and Crispy Pita (Fatteh)
Nachos aren’t usually a satiating dinner idea, but this recipe for an elevated, Middle Eastern version definitely is! Fatteh is a crispy pita dish with layers of perfectly spiced chicken and chickpeas and a garlicky yogurt sauce. Garnish with a sprinkling of mint for a touch of freshness and pomegranate seeds that pop in your mouth.
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Chicken with Chickpeas and Crispy Pita (Fatteh)
Thursday: Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Make this golden fish and chip dish effortlessly in the air fryer. Along with asparagus, you’ve got a light and crispy meal that admittedly isn’t authentic, but is a more healthful (but no less tasty!) alternative to the fried version without the excess oil.
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Air Fryer Fish and Chips
Friday: Caesar Pizza
Hesitating between pizza and salad? Now you don’t have to! For this recipe, simply swap the traditional pepperoni and tomato sauce for a fresh tortilla pie loaded with chicken, bacon, romaine lettuce, capers and Parmesan cheese. It’s a Friday night dish you can feel good about.
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Caesar Pizza
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