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August 31 to September 4, 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 and delicious recipes, from tofu bowls to grilled chicken. Be sure to add these to your warm-season rotation for the remaining weeks of summer.

Monday: Silken Tofu Bowls with Peanuts, Vermicelli and Cucumber Salad

This weeknight salad, consisting of rice vermicelli noodles, cucumber, avocado and pieces of silken tofu, is ready in just 30 minutes. With a tasty soy sauce dressing and a rich texture from the peanuts, this will be a simple and delicious meal that’ll be on repeat in your kitchen.

Tuesday: Pork Shoulder Steaks with Chimichurri Sauce

For a cheaper, but no less tasty, alternative to steak, try these pork shoulder steaks. With its marbling, it truly is a beautiful cut for grilling or cooking in a cast iron skillet, which yields a result as close as possible to grilling. And for some Argentinian flair, top it with a bright chimichurri sauce.

Wednesday: Beef and Pear Lettuce Wraps

Discover this fresh dinner option that’s also on the more affordable end. These savoury wraps combine tender, umami-rich beef with crisp lettuce, sweet pear and crunchy hazelnuts for big bursts of flavour and texture. It’s a quick and relaxed evening meal the whole family will enjoy.

Thursday: Air Fryer Shrimp Po’ Boy Sandwiches

The New Orleans po’ boy sandwich is usually made with roasted meats or fried seafood, as in this recipe. To make things simple on a busy weeknight, rather than cook the breaded shrimp in the deep fryer, opt for the air fryer instead. Then place them in a brioche hot dog bun with lettuce, tomato and mayonnaise made with dill pickle juice and capers. Perfectly crispy and delicious!

Friday: Grilled Chicken with Corn and Peach Salad

In late summer, corn season coincides with peach season, so be sure to take advantage of these two harvests to create this sunny dish. Marinate the chicken thighs in a peach barbecue sauce made with ripe peaches for maximum flavour, and serve with a peach and grilled corn salad with ginger dressing. It’s a cheerful recipe perfect for saying goodbye to August as the new school year officially gets underway.

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