A key step in my meal planning process is shopping the fridge, freezer and pantry first. By using what I have on hand, I am immediately able to save money on my groceries as well as discover items I may have forgotten I have, which saves me from buying duplicates. This week’s meal plan has a variety of delicious meals which are easy to make and crowd pleasers like this delicious Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice.
1
Slow-cooker Chicken Soup
For a warming, homestyle chicken soup with the ultimate depth of flavour, this Slow-cooker Chicken Soup recipe features chicken, veggies and noodles cooked low and slow. Just 10 minutes of prep, then the slow-cooker does the rest of the work for you, blipping away for hours cooking the soup to perfection. If you don't have a slow-cooker, I've also included stovetop instructions.
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2
One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi
This One-pot Creamy Pesto Gnocchi recipe has got it all – tender gnocchi is cooked in a sauce featuring crispy bacon, veggies, pesto, garlic, parmesan and cream. Even better, it takes just 17 minutes to make and you only need one pan as the pasta cooks directly in the sauce.
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3
Meatball Bake
This comforting and delicious Meatball Bake is the ultimate one-pan family meal made with low-cost ingredients in only 35 minutes.
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4
Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans
Thanks to a few clever shortcuts, this delicious Stir-fried Pork and Green Beans recipe, complete with egg fried rice and steamed dumplings, is on the table in under 20 minutes, making it the perfect quick and easy weeknight dinner!
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5
Homemade Nachos
There's no need to buy takeout when you can make this Homemade Nachos recipe quickly and easily at home in only 15 minutes. Made with economical ingredients like minced (ground) beef, canned beans, corn chips and pantry flavourings, this one-pan wonder emerges from the oven brimming with golden melty cheese. Simple avocado and tomato salsas are served on top, along with sour cream and jalapeños.
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6
Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice
Crispy Sesame Chicken and Fried Rice is the ultimate busy weeknight dish. Made with simple, low-cost ingredients, it’s on the table in less than 20 minutes and is a great alternative to takeout!
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7
Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini
This super fast Spinach and Ricotta Tortellini recipe is a creamy, comforting vegetarian pasta special that's on the table in under 15 minutes – perfect for a busy weeknight dinner. It's all cooked in just one pan, and the leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
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