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5 *Quick Dinner Recipes* for the Week

Published about 6 hours ago • 1 min read

Hi Reader!

The weeks seem to get busier and busier as the holidays approach. Whew! I love this time of year, but sometimes my "to do" list gets a little overwhelming, which means I only have so much bandwidth for putting healthy dinners on the table. Anyone else feel the same?

30-minute meals to the rescue! Here are a few recipes that I find myself making over and over again. Hopefully you find some ideas here that you and your family love.

  1. Pesto Chicken Stuffed Spaghetti Squash - Such a fun way to change up dinner!
  2. ​Ground Turkey Stir-Fry with Green Beans - Reader review: "Very flavorful. Enjoyed the kale and cabbage mixture. Thank you for another yummy recipe." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
  3. ​Easy Three Bean Soup - Make a double batch and freeze the leftovers for a future meal.
  4. ​Baked Cod with Panko Breadcrumbs - Crunchy topping and tender fish, and oh-so-good!
  5. ​Red Curry with Ground Turkey - Reader review: "I made this and it was delish! I almost ate the whole recipe. I served it over soba noodles." 😍

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For more 30-minute (or less) recipes, see my Quick & Easy Recipes.

More recipes to try:

Beef Barley Soup (Instant Pot or Stovetop)

A fantastic make-ahead or freezer soup!

Maple Pecans

Great in a salad, as a hostess gift or for snacking.

Turkey Zucchini Rice Casserole

Lean protein and tons of veggies!

See you next time!

Dara xo

Cookin' Canuck - From-scratch healthy recipes

by Dara Michalski

Healthy eating shouldn't be boring! Using fresh ingredients, spices and herbs, you and your family can enjoy delicious, wholesome meals. Recipes featured Saveur Magazine, Fine Cooking Magazine, on oprah.com, The Pioneer Woman and msn.com.

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