BY STACIE VAUGHAN & RANDA DERKSON

Weeknight Dinner
Recipes
QUICK AND DELICIOUS MEALS FOR YOUR BUSY
WEEKNIGHTS
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 Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole
8 SERVINGS 55 MINUTES

This kid friendly meal is a delicious twist on a favorite weeknight dinner.

Made with sloppy joe beef topped with crispy tater tots and melted cheddar
cheese, it's a quick and easy family recipe everyone enjoys.

1 lb Lean ground beef 1. Preheat oven to 400F.

1 sweet onion, chopped 2. Add ground beef, onion, green pepper, and
garlic salt to a large skillet over medium heat.
1 green pepper, chopped Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until beef is cooked.

1 tsp garlic salt 3. Stir in cream cheese and sloppy joe sauce.
Continue to cook, stirring often, until cream cheese
¼ cup cream cheese is melted.

1 can sloppy joe sauce
1 bag frozen Tater Tots
2 cups cheddar cheese,
shredded
4. Spread beef mixture at the bottom of a 9x13
baking pan. Top with tater tots.
5. Bake for 40 minutes.
6. Remove casserole from oven and top with
cheddar cheese. Bake another 5 minutes.

fresh chives, for garnish 7. Top with chives, if desired.

 Salsa Macaroni & Cheese
6 SERVINGS 35 MINUTES

Classic mac and cheese with a Tex Mex twist! Spice levels can be
controlled by using medium or hot salsa, which is a great compliment
to the cheesy, creamy sauce.

2 tbsp salted butter 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x13 casserole

dish. Set aside.
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
2. Cook macaroni according to package
2 cups milk directions. Drain and set aside.

3. Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir

½ cup salsa in flour and cook for one minute. Gradually add in
milk. Stir in salsa and salt. Bring to a boil over
½ tsp salt medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture
thickens. Remove from heat.
2 ¼ cups cheddar cheese,
shredded, divided 4. Stir in 1 ¾ cup cheese and green pepper. Add
macaroni and stir to combine.
½ cup green pepper,
5. Pour mixture into casserole dish. Top with
chopped
remaining ½ cup cheese.
3 cups macaroni noodles, 6. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 15
uncooked minutes. Remove cover and bake for 5 minutes.
Serve with more salsa, if desired.
 Cheesy Hamburger Supper
6 SERVINGS 50 MINUTES

This casserole might remind you of a lasagna. It has the same cheesy
tomato flavours, but the addition of cream cheese makes it even
better!
1 lb lean ground beef 1. Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9×13 casserole
dish with cooking spray.
1 onion, chopped
2 cups tomato sauce 2. Cook ground beef and onion in a skillet over
1 tsp sugar medium-high heat, until beef is cooked and onions
are softened. Add tomato sauce, sugar, salt,
1 tsp salt pepper, and garlic salt. Stir.
¼ tsp pepper
3. In a medium bowl, stir together sour cream,
¼ tsp garlic salt cottage cheese, and cream cheese.
½ cup sour cream
4. Add ½ of noodles to casserole dish followed by ½
1 cup cottage cheese
of meat mixture and then all of the cheese mixture.
1 (8oz/250g) package Layer last ½ of noodles followed by last ½ of meat
cream cheese, softened mixture.
6 cups egg noodles, cooked
5. Bake for 30 minutes. Sprinkle with cheddar
1 cup cheddar cheese, cheese. Bake an additional 5 minutes. Serve hot.
shredded
 Meatball Sub Casserole
6 SERVINGS 50 MINUTES

Made with convenient ready-made ingredients, this casserole tastes

just like a meatball sub from your favourite sub shop!

1 can Pillsbury Refrigerated 1. Preheat oven to 375F. Grease a 9x13 casserole

Biscuits dish with cooking spray.

1 jar (24oz/650ml) pasta

2. Cut each Pillsbury Refrigerated Biscuit into
quarters (4 pieces). Spread on the bottom of the
sauce
casserole dish.

1 package of frozen, cooked 3. Pour pasta sauce on top of biscuits and gently
meatballs (about 32 toss to coat.
meatballs)
4. Spread frozen meatballs evenly on top of pasta
sauce. Sprinkle evenly with cheese and Italian
1 cup mozzarella cheese,
seasoning.
shredded
5. Bake 40 to 45 minutes. The cheese will be
1 tsp Italian seasoning completely melted, meatballs cooked and it will be
bubbly and hot. Let it cool for a few minutes before
serving. Store any leftovers in the fridge.
 One-Pot Chicken Cacciatore
6 SERVINGS 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES

This is a delicious pantry staple casserole. Made with common

ingredients like chicken, green peppers, mushrooms, onions and
canned tomatoes, you can throw the ingredients in just one pot – quick
to make and quick to clean up!
1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 1. Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat. Add in
chicken breasts and cook for about 5 to 6 minutes.
4 boneless, skinless Remove from pan and set aside.
chicken breasts, cut length
wise into strips
2. Add onions, garlic, green peppers, and
2 green pepper, chopped mushrooms to pan and cook for about 7 to 10
minutes until onions are softened. Mix in Italian
1 onion, chopped Seasoning.

3 cloves garlic, minced

3. Add tomatoes and chicken to the pan and bring
3 cups mushrooms, sliced to a boil.

1 tbsp Italian Seasoning 4. Reduce heat to low heat. Simmer for an hour or
until you’re ready to eat.
2 (28 oz) cans of diced
tomatoes, undrained 5. Serve it over a bed of pasta, rice, or eat on its
own.
 Lemon Oregano Chicken
3 SERVINGS 1 HOUR 5 MINUTES

This lemon oregano chicken is a quick and easy main dish that your
family is going to love! A fresh and bright flavor with a kick of garlic
makes this greek inspired chicken dish a go-to for last-minute dinner
ideas.
1 lb chicken breasts 1. Mix the marinade in a medium bowl and add the
chicken breasts. Marinate for as much time as you
1 large lemon, zested and have (I recommend at least 30 minutes).
juiced
2. Preheat oven to 375F.
3 tbsp dried oregano

3. Line a baking pan with parchment paper. Add

2 tbsp olive oil
the chicken breasts.
2 tsp minced garlic
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until chicken is
1 tsp sea salt cooked.

½ tsp pepper
 Coconut Curry Chicken Skillet
4 SERVINGS 45 MINUTES

This creamy coconut curry chicken skillet recipe is an easy one-pot

meal that saves on dishes while nourishing our bodies.

2 tbsp coconut oil 1. Preheat oven to 425F.

4 chicken breasts 2. Heat the coconut oil on the skillet over medium
heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper and
Sea salt and pepper
fry for 4-5 minutes per side.
14 oz canned coconut milk
3. While the chicken is frying, in a bowl combine the
2 tbsp red curry paste coconut milk, red curry, almond butter, lime, garlic,
and zest. Season with salt and pepper.
2 tbsp almond butter
4. Pour the curry sauce into the pan, bring to a
1 lime, juiced simmer, spooning it over the chicken. Pop in the
2 cloves garlic minced oven and bake for 15 minutes.

1 tsp lime zest 5. While chicken is cooking, prepare your sides

(rice, cauliflower rice, or squash noodles) and
1 bunch broccolini steam the broccolini in the microwave for 4
minutes with a little water in the bowl.
Optional: cauliflower rice
squash, or brown rice. 6. Take the chicken out, Add the broccolini to the
skillet to coat with the sauce.
 Roasted Pesto Potatoes
4 SERVINGS 32 MINUTES

These 2 ingredient pesto potatoes are a simple and delicious one pan
side dish. They're healthy, delicious and easy!

1.5 lbs baby potatoes 1. Preheat oven to 425F.

¼ cup pesto
2. Slice the baby potatoes in half and add to a
bowl. Pour over ¼ cup of pesto and stir together.

3. Add to a baking sheet or casserole dish and

roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes or until they're
fork tender and browning.
 Greek Turkey Meatballs
20 MEATBALLS 30 MINUTES

These greek turkey meatballs are such an easy dinner recipe that goes
well with anything. Topped with an optional tzatziki drizzle, these
meatballs are sure to be a new favorite included in your family's meal
plan rotation.
½ cup rolled oats or old 1. Preheat oven to 400F. Line a sheet pan with
fashioned oats parchment paper.

3 tbsp lemon zest

2. Add the rolled oats, lemon zest, oregano, onion
2 tsp dried oregano powder, salt, and pepper to a blender, and blend
1 tsp onion powder until it's in a flour form.
½ tsp salt
3. Add the spiced oat flour to a bowl, along with the
½ tsp pepper
rest of the ingredients. Mix together and roll into 1-
1 lb ground turkey inch balls.
1 egg
2 garlic cloves 4. Line the meatballs on parchment paper and
bake for 20 minutes or until cooked (165F on the
2 tbsp lemon juice
inside).
Optional: ½ cup tzatziki
5. Optional: drizzle with tzatziki (if it's too thick, thin it
out with water) or use it as a dip.
 Rotisserie Chicken Tacos
5 SERVINGS 5 MINUTES

Need an easy and healthy way to use up rotisserie chicken leftovers?

These gluten free rotisserie chicken tacos are AMAZING! They're quick
and customizable for a simple family dinner in 5 minutes fast!

5 corn tortillas 1. Layout the corn tortillas on a sheet pan or taco

stands.
2 cooked chicken breasts
shredded (half of the Optional: If you want to char/brown them heat
rotisserie chicken)
them up on a cast iron pan over medium-high
1 cup pickled onion heat for a minute or two on each side.

½ cup fresh cilantro,

chopped 2. Since all the ingredients are either already cut
up or pre-cooked (like the chicken) all you have to
1 red bell pepper, sliced
do is arrange the taco to your liking. It's that easy, it
1 avocado, diced
seriously only takes 5 minutes to have everything
2 tbsp Mexican hot sauce (I good to go for your whole family.
use Valentina)

Optional: cojita cheese

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