7 Comforting Weekday Recipes

When it’s cold outside, we often crave dishes that’ll warm us up. Pasta, saucy dishes, melty cheeses… These suggestions are both comforting and practical, because they can actually be cooked on busy weeknights when you’re running low on time. So enjoy a good dose of comfort with these recipes to help you keep warm.

1. Beef and Broccoli Stir-Fry

Rice, fondue beef, onion, broccoli and some store-bought sauce are all you need to prepare this delicious stir-fry. This recipe is flavourful and easy to make. It’s a practical weekday dish that will warm you inside and out.

2. Hearty Oriental Soup

Don’t hesitate to whip up this recipe that’ll be a hit with the kids. Why does it taste so good? It’s all the fragrant aromatics like soy sauce, ponzu sauce, red curry pasta, coriander and ginger that accompany the meat and veggies. It’s a cozy meal that’s bursting with flavour.

3. Pork Strips with Italian-Style Gremolata

This dish proves once again that simplicity and flavour go hand-in-hand in the kitchen; the recipe only requires 25 minutes of your time. Serve the linguine with a store-bought marinara sauce cooked with pork strips, onion and zucchini. All that’s left is to sprinkle some gremolata on it for a colourful and welcoming meal.

4. Sausage, Mushroom and Blue Cheese Pasta

This decadent pasta dish is generously loaded with cut-up sausage, mushroom, garlic, cream and blue cheese. Make sure your skillet is hot so that your mushrooms are cooked until golden, before adding the garlic. Along with fettuccine, fresh chives and freshly cracked pepper, it truly is delicious.

5. White Tuna and Jalapeño Quesadillas

In this Mexican-inspired recipe, the chorizo and jalapeño make the perfect pair to spice up the taste of the tuna. These two ingredients are all you need when it comes to spice, meaning you don’t have to add too many other ingredients. Along with cheese and Italian tomatoes between two large tortillas, this filling is perfect for a chilly Tuesday evening.

6. Hearty Chicken and Rice Soup

Not only is chicken affordable, it’s also versatile, allowing you to use it in many winter dishes, including this hearty soup. Along with carrots, celery, rice and arugula in a hot chicken broth, this cozy meal feels like being wrapped up in a blanket.

7. Lemon-Dill Salmon Fillet

Dishes with creamy sauces are always welcome to help counter the cold weather. This fish recipe in a lemon, dill and cream sauce, along with colourful bell peppers, is stylish and nourishing. It’ll tantalize your taste buds and fill your belly.