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October 5 to 9, 2026: What to Cook This Week

Fall has settled in nicely, as has the urge to simmer a few cozy dishes in the kitchen. We’ve got a great selection of simple and delicious recipes to make, like a ginger pork stir-fry, fish with braised celery, eggplant curry and more. The week’s looking as colourful as the leaves outside!

Monday: Ginger Pork Stir-Fry with Sesame Coleslaw

Think outside the fondue pot when it comes to cooking fondue meat. Like this Asian-inspired stir-fry, where you serve the browned pork slices with a creamy sesame coleslaw and rice. This dish also makes great lunch leftovers the next day.

Tuesday: Chicken with Roasted Vegetables and Chickpeas

In this recipe, it’s the spice mix that really brings flavour to the sheet-pan baked vegetables and chickpeas. Use this mixture on the chicken thighs as well, which truly helps make dinner prep an effortless affair.

Wednesday: Fish with Braised Celery and White Beans

Are you looking to eat more fish? This quick and easy recipe, which takes just 20 minutes to cook, features flaky haddock cooked in a broth with celery and white kidney beans. Serve in a shallow bowl and garnish with basil, and you’ve got what’s sure to become a weeknight staple.

Thursday: Beef and Mushroom Pasta with Peanuts

This 30-minute spaghetti dish doesn’t feel heavy, but is still hearty from the mushrooms and the steak pieces. Tossed in a combination of hoisin and soy sauces and followed by a sprinkling of crunchy peanuts, it’s a satisfying meal the whole family can get behind.

Friday: Eggplant Curry in Broth

After a busy week, we know you want something comforting to cap it off. With roasted eggplant, rice and a fragrant ginger- and curry-infused broth, this recipe will ensure your weekend will be off to a good start!

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