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10 Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

TasteToronto

2 years ago

Ah, the dreaded back-to-school blues. Even if you're not rushing back to the classroom, post-Labour Day weekend can have us all feeling a little jolted as we bid farewell to summer. Whether you're juggling the return to class or ramping up your work hours, September typically presents itself as a return to reality.

If you're trying to get back into the swing of things and need a break from all the patio hopping, we have compiled a guide to 10 quick and easy weeknight dinner recipes that will have you feeling like you've got your life together (at least in the kitchen).

Meatless Pasta Bolognese

Easy

Bolognese purists beware! Many people will argue that there is no such thing as a meatless bolognese, as in essence, bolognese is a meat sauce. However, in the spirit of being inclusive of all dietary related decisions, this recipe was created for those seeking a meatless diet...

Steak Croque Madame

Easy

This decadent sandwich is a modification of the very classic French sandwich Croque Madame which also happens to be a modification of another sandwich: the Croque Monsieur. The Croque Monsieur, which literally translates to “ Mister Bite (or Crunch),” is essentially a chic and...

Gochujang Roasted Chicken With Crispy Mushroom Rice

Easy

Everyday roasted chicken is transformed by sweet, spicy and savoury Korean pepper paste or gochujang in this recipe heavily inspired by the one here originally created by Molly Baz for Bon Appétit. Gochujang undergoes a really magical transformation when it's cooked out and tu...

Kimchi Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice)

Easy

I am definitely not Korean, but I enjoy learning about cuisines from other countries, checking out recipes that already exist by people native to these countries and attempting to make these dishes. This recipe is for kimchi fried rice and although ingredients vary slightly fr...

Shredded Cabbage Harvest Salad

Easy

This is the perfect salad if you are looking for something tasty, light and nutritious! This harvest salad can be eaten as a main or served up as a side dish for dinner. The creamy yet sweet dressing brings together all the wonderful ingredients that go into this dish and perf...

Korean Glazed Meatballs

Easy

This Korean meatball recipe is from the Korean Bapsang blog. I did not change a thing about this recipe because it is phenomenal! The original recipe is made by Hyosun, a Korean-American mom that is running a phenomenal blog and sharing traditional Korean recipes that she grew...

Braised Sausage With Fennel and Peppers

Easy

Next to grilling, braising sausages with vegetables is quite possibly the simplest and most flavour retaining method of preparation. I used a pork and fennel sausage here but just about any fresh sausage will work. If you are using anything other than pork (such as chicken or ...

Italian Wedding Soup

Easy

According to a few internet sources, Italian wedding soup originated from Naples and was initially called minestra maritata, which translates to "married soup," referring to the "marriage" or unity of the various ingredients. To many, it's the soup equivalent of a warm hug; wi...

Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

Easy

There is something so lavish about homemade pesto with fresh basil; whether you make it the traditional method in a mortar and pestle or opt for the quicker route, in a food processor, both approaches are guaranteed to please. Pesto is diverse; whether you prefer the classic b...

Local Asparagus and Chicken Hokkien Mee

Easy

Few things are better than slurpy and unctuously sauced noodles laced with crisp vegetables and savoury chicken breast slices. Hokkien Mee is a stir-fried noodle dish that originates from the Fujian province in China. There are many versions that exist in many other countries ...

Guides / Dishes & Drinks

2 years ago

10 Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinners

TasteToronto

Meatless Pasta Bolognese

Easy

              Bolognese purists beware! Many people will argue that there is no such thing as a meatless bolognese, as in essence, bolognese is a meat sauce. However, in the spirit of being inclusive of all dietary related decisions, this recipe was created for those seeking a meatless diet...

Steak Croque Madame

Easy

              This decadent sandwich is a modification of the very classic French sandwich Croque Madame which also happens to be a modification of another sandwich: the Croque Monsieur. The Croque Monsieur, which literally translates to “ Mister Bite (or Crunch),” is essentially a chic and...

Gochujang Roasted Chicken With Crispy Mushroom Rice

Easy

              Everyday roasted chicken is transformed by sweet, spicy and savoury Korean pepper paste or gochujang in this recipe heavily inspired by the one here originally created by Molly Baz for Bon Appétit. Gochujang undergoes a really magical transformation when it's cooked out and tu...

Kimchi Bokkeumbap (Kimchi Fried Rice)

Easy

              I am definitely not Korean, but I enjoy learning about cuisines from other countries, checking out recipes that already exist by people native to these countries and attempting to make these dishes. This recipe is for kimchi fried rice and although ingredients vary slightly fr...

Shredded Cabbage Harvest Salad

Easy

              This is the perfect salad if you are looking for something tasty, light and nutritious! This harvest salad can be eaten as a main or served up as a side dish for dinner. The creamy yet sweet dressing brings together all the wonderful ingredients that go into this dish and perf...

Korean Glazed Meatballs

Easy

              This Korean meatball recipe is from the Korean Bapsang blog. I did not change a thing about this recipe because it is phenomenal! The original recipe is made by Hyosun, a Korean-American mom that is running a phenomenal blog and sharing traditional Korean recipes that she grew...

Braised Sausage With Fennel and Peppers

Easy

              Next to grilling, braising sausages with vegetables is quite possibly the simplest and most flavour retaining method of preparation. I used a pork and fennel sausage here but just about any fresh sausage will work. If you are using anything other than pork (such as chicken or ...

Italian Wedding Soup

Easy

              According to a few internet sources, Italian wedding soup originated from Naples and was initially called minestra maritata, which translates to "married soup," referring to the "marriage" or unity of the various ingredients. To many, it's the soup equivalent of a warm hug; wi...

Mafaldine With Walnut Pesto and Burrata

Easy

              There is something so lavish about homemade pesto with fresh basil; whether you make it the traditional method in a mortar and pestle or opt for the quicker route, in a food processor, both approaches are guaranteed to please. Pesto is diverse; whether you prefer the classic b...

Local Asparagus and Chicken Hokkien Mee

Easy

              Few things are better than slurpy and unctuously sauced noodles laced with crisp vegetables and savoury chicken breast slices. Hokkien Mee is a stir-fried noodle dish that originates from the Fujian province in China. There are many versions that exist in many other countries ...