Weekly Meal Plan: January 21-27

Sunday: SLOW COOKER BEEF RAGU

This hearty sauce is best served over a short pasta with lots of nooks and crannies it can tuck into and cling to. This ragu also makes a delicious lasagna filling when layered with sheets of fresh pasta and ricotta and mozzarella cheeses. 

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Monday: SWEET POTATO & BLACK BEAN QUESADILLAS

In these vegetarian quesadillas, spiralized sweet potatoes add texture, black beans add protein and chopped green chilies add a punch, making this dish a satisfying Meatless Monday meal.

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Tuesday: BRUSCHETTA CHICKEN BREASTS

This sheet pan meal makes big flavour easy.

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Wednesday: WHITE BEAN & WILD RICE SOUP

This hearty soup can be made ahead and frozen into meal-sized portions.

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Thursday: CHICKEN CUTLETS WITH BRANDY & MUSHROOM CREAM SAUCE

When you're craving comfort food, this meal is a go-to.

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Friday: BEEF AND MUSHROOM STEW

Hearty beef stew is a cold-weather favourite. Use a well-marbled pot roast for the best flavour; the fat will melt while the beef cooks, which will help tenderize the meat.

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Saturday: CARAMEL APPLE STICKY BUNS

These sticky buns only look elaborate. If you prep everything the day before, all that's left to do is pop them in the oven.

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