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5 Easy Weeknight Dinners—Including An *Amazing* Dal Shakshuka

Simple and delicious recipes for busy evenings.
By Irene Ngo and Lindsay Guscott
5 Easy Weeknight Dinners—Including An *Amazing* Dal Shakshuka

(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Duck Noodle Bowl

Monday 

Start your week off right with this protein-filled, five-spice noodle bowl that only takes 35 minutes to make! Get the recipe

Two duck noodle bowls. The bowl on the left side has two blue chop sticks resting on it(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Hawaiian Shrimp Poke Bowl

Tuesday

Tropical, textural and sweet, this Hawaiian Shrimp Poke Bowl recipe hits all the marks for a filling Tuesday dinner.  Get the recipe.

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A bowl of Hawaiian shrimp poke, with two red chopsticks beside it and a bowl of nori strips.(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

One-Pan Pork Tenderloin with Asparagus and Snow Peas

Wednesday

Looking for a mid-week pick-me-up? This satisfying dish filled with crisp veggies and tender pork medallions is topped with a sweet and savoury tangy sauce. Get the recipe

A one-pan pork tenderloin with asparagus and snow peaks meal sits on a table, next to a small bowl of sauce.(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Spicy Dal Shakshuka

Thursday

This shakshuka recipe is the perfect blend of sweet tomatoes, dippable eggs and a medley of spices. Get the recipe.

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A large bowl of spicy dal shakshuka sits on a table, with a wooden spoon on the left and a plate of garlic naan on the right.(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

Lomo Saltado

Friday

TGIF. Nothing better to celebrate a Friday with than a plate full of crispy potatoes and perfectly-cooked steak. End your week on a creative note with this sweet, garlicky Lomo Saltado recipe

A plate of lomo saltado rests on a table, with a fork sitting next to it.(Photo: Erik Putz; Food styling by Matthew Kimura; Prop styling by Madeleine Johari)

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