Creamy Mushroom Ravioli, Plus 4 More Weeknight Dinner Recipes
The sun's setting earlier. Warm coats and parkas are in regular rotation. It's officially time to snuggle in, so we've infused our Monday-to-Friday dinner plan with some of our favourite comfort foods and classic meals. Bonus: All our recipes come together in under 45 minutes. Print out our grocery list for your weekend grocery trip, and dinner's all taken care of.
November 2016 dinner plan
Monday: Ravioli pasta with mushrooms
Ready in: 45 min. Serves: 4. This cheesy ravioli pasta with earthy mushrooms and fresh parsley is a great way to start off your week. Get the recipe.
Tuesday: Roasted trout with farro and swiss chard
Ready in: 45 min. Serves: 4. At only 350 calories, this is a light (but filling) dinner to get your week going. And the best part? Some of the prep you do today will save you time on tomorrow’s meal. Get the recipe.
Wednesday: Roasted trout healthy grain bowl recipe
Ready in: 10 min. Serves: 4. This grain bowl takes advantage of leftovers from yesterday’s meal. And it’s rich in fibre and protein to help you get over the Wednesday hump. Get the recipe.
Thursday: Almond-crusted pork tenderloin with roasted carrots and broccoli
Ready in: 45 min. Serves: 4. Rustic and simple, this weeknight dinner of pork tenderloin and roasted seasonal veg is ready in a flash. (Okay, 45 easy minutes.) Get the recipe.
Friday: Chicken and bean stew recipe
Ready in: 40 min. Serves: 4. End your week on a warm note: Curl up with a bowl of this steamy stew. The best part: everything is cooked in the same pot, which means you can start the weekend with fewer dishes. Get the recipe.
Dessert: Chocolate peanut butter balls
Ready in: 30 min (plus chilling time). Makes: 24. A decadent, bite-sized treat you can whip up before dinner, that's ready to eat by the time you've cleared the dinner plates. Get the recipe.
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