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7 delicious weekly suppers

Seven dinner ideas for the coming week, as well as a delicious dessert and Sunday-bake recipe!

By Danielle Barnes

Monday: Butternut & chickpea salad

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If you’ve got the Monday blues and the last thing you want to do is spend excess time in the kitchen, then this salad could be the perfect solution. Recipe here.

Tuesday: Sweet & sour chicken

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For a little Asian inspiration this Valentine’s Day, try this classic sweet and sour chicken. You and your loved one will love it because it’s full of flavour and easy to make. The kids will ask you to make it for them next week for sure! Recipe here.

Wednesday: Chilli steak with Hawaiian rice

Chilli steak with rice

Get adventurous on #HumpDay and invite flavours from around the world to come for dinner. This chilli steak with Hawaiian rice is a great way to bring some heat into a dish while calming it down with the fresh pineapple in the rice. Recipe here.

Thursday: Pumpkin & pork pasta

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Get out the carbs because it’s almost Friday! Indulge in a rich and creamy dish that includes two of our favourite ingredients: pork and pumpkin. This dish is great to take to work the next day as a leftover lunch. Recipe here.

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Friday: Mediterranean spiced burgers

Spiced burgers

It’s Fri-yay! And this means a fun and zesty recipe must be on the menu to end off the week in style. We think these Mediterranean spiced burgers are the perfect answer to a long week, and we have a sneaky suspicion you will agree! Get the whole family involved in making tonight’s dinner and see how much fun it is to have everyone together in the kitchen. Recipe here.

Saturday: Basic crumpets

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Keep things simple and classic on Saturday morning with this recipe. These are perfect for a quiet morning alone or for your monthly book club – you know everyone likes to eat more than they like to talk about books! These crumpets can be accompanied by a number of sides – cream, fruit, syrup and even meringue. It’s totally up to you. Recipe here.

Sunday: Roast baby potatoes with thyme & garlic

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Serve this classic dish of roast baby potatoes with thyme and garlic alongside a classic Sunday roast, with a twist. The thyme and garlic combination is a perfect food couple, and they will make the potatoes sing on the plate. Guests will be asking for the recipe in no time! Recipe here.

Delicious dessert: Lemon & granadilla meringue pie

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Turn a classic on its head with this lemon and granadilla meringue pie recipe. Add a dash of flavour and freshness to this heavyweight classic and enjoy the taste and happy faces around the dinner table. Recipe here.

Sunday bake: Chocolate tiramisu cake

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A twist on a classic Italian recipe. This chocolate tiramisu cake is heavenly and melts in the mouth with each bite. The layers give it a dramatic effect, while the coffee and chocolate flavours go together like two peas in a pod. Recipe here.

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