5 easy dinner recipes to make this week
Photo, Erik Putz.
February 2017 dinner plan
Monday: Curried lamb tortillas
Ready in: 25 mins. Serves: 4.
A hint of mint creates a nice flavour balance for these tortillas, which lets the sauté pan do the heavy lifting. Get the recipe.
Tuesday: Mushroom grain bowl
Ready in: 45 mins. Serves: 4
Filled with mushrooms, lentils, quinoa, baby spinach and hazelnuts, this super nutricious bowl is a great weeknight meal sure to leave you satisfied. Get the recipe.
Wednesday: Turkey piccata with salad
Ready in: 30 mins. Serves: 4.
The best part of this lightly fried turkey dish? Apart from its soft lemon flavour, since it’s made in only one pan, it’s a breeze to clean up — perfect for that mid-week meal. Get the recipe.
Thursday: Scallop risotto with arugula
Ready in: 45 mins. Serves: 4.
This risotto gets its creamy texture from extra-smooth ricotta, while the scallops get a hint of smokey flavour from the paprika — all in all, a winning combination. Get the recipe.
Friday: Nachos with beans and chorizo
Ready in: 45 mins. Serves: 4 to 6.
Cap off the week with a healthy-ish version of this pub classic. Loaded with chorizo sausage, vine-ripened tomatoes, kidney beans, red onions and, of course, cheesy goodness, these oven-baked nachos are the perfect way to kick off your weekend. Get the recipe.
Dessert: Cappuccino pudding cake
Ready in: 25 mins. Serves: 4.
Why have regular cappuccino after dinner when you can whip up these delicious cakes to serve guests? Get the recipe.
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