Weeknight Dinners

Simple Roasted Chicken & Vegetables

Everything roasts together on one pan for easy prep and cleanup.

Ingredients:

• 4 chicken thighs or breasts
• 3 cups mixed vegetables (potatoes, carrots, broccoli)
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Instructions:

• Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F).
• Cut vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
• On a large baking sheet, toss vegetables and chicken with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
• Arrange in a single layer with chicken pieces on top.
• Roast for 35-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
• Let rest 5 minutes before serving.

Quick Beef Stir-Fry

A speedy stir-fry with tender beef and crisp vegetables.

Ingredients:

• 500g beef sirloin, thinly sliced
• 3 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, snap peas, carrots)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
• Cooked rice for serving

Instructions:

• Toss beef with cornstarch until coated.
• Heat oil in a large pan or wok over high heat.
• Add beef and cook 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove and set aside.
• Add vegetables, garlic, and ginger. Stir-fry for 4-5 minutes.
• Return beef to pan, add soy sauce, and toss everything together.
• Cook for 2 more minutes. Serve over rice.

Creamy Tomato Pasta

A comforting pasta dish that tastes like it took hours.

Ingredients:

• 400g pasta (penne or rigatoni)
• 1 can (400g) crushed tomatoes
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• ½ teaspoon dried basil
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Parmesan cheese for serving
• Fresh basil (optional)

Instructions:

• Cook pasta according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
• In a large pan, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
• Add crushed tomatoes and dried basil. Simmer for 10 minutes.
• Stir in heavy cream and season with salt and pepper.
• Add cooked pasta to sauce, tossing to coat. Add reserved pasta water if needed to thin sauce.
• Serve with grated Parmesan and fresh basil.