Mediterranean Pasta, Plus 4 More Easy Weeknight Meals
Get ahead of a hectic schedule with a pre-planned set of meals. Once the shopping is done, the work week is covered, with everything from creamy coconut soup to Nordic meatballs, fried rice and an undeniably delicious dessert. Find inspiration for the week ahead in the gallery below:
February 10, 2017, Dinner plan
Monday: Tofu egg noodle laksa soup
Ready in: 35 min. Serves: 5.
Full of veggies, this rich coconut noodle soup also stars crisp tofu — making it a balanced weeknight meal and exotic comfort food. Get the recipe.
Tuesday: Haddock with tomatoes, olives and feta
Ready in: 35 mins. Serves: 4.
This zesty fish dish can be used in two ways. Just save the extra tomato relish for a brilliant pasta plate tomorrow. Get the recipe.
Wednesday: Haddock fettuccine
Ready in: 25 mins. Serves: 4. This pasta dish takes full advantage of Tuesday night’s leftovers: Just toss the extra fish and relish you prepared yesterday, along with some garlic, olive oil, and white wine, and voila! A perfect hump-day meal. Get the recipe.
Thursday: Nordic meatballs with kale salad
Ready in: 40 mins. Serves: 4.
This dish is high in fibre and chock-full of colour, flavours and Nordic style. Get the recipe.
Friday: Tangy fried-rice with pork
Ready in: 30 mins. Serves: 4.
This citrusy fried rice dish pairs perefctily with slightly sweeter German wines. So go ahead, pour yourself a glass tonight to kick off your weekend — you deserve it. Get the recipe.
Classic lemon loaf
Ready in: 1 hour 20 min. Serves: 10.
This classic lemon loaf is ready for the oven in just 20 minutes, and the two-stage lemon glaze makes each slice utterly irresistible. Get the recipe.
Watch: How to make our classic lemon loaf:
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