8 quick recipes for people low on time

Forget complicated meals during the week that require long prep times and an exhaustive list of ingredients and opt instead for dishes that are simple, easy and flavourful. With recipes that can be cooked with the snap of a finger—or almost—you’ll have more time to sit, eat and catch your breath. Here are 8 ideas to make weeknights pleasant and tasty.

Smoked salmon pizza on naan bread

With this delicious pizza with smoked salmon, capers and herb cheese, there’s no compromise on taste. Its prep time takes up very little space in the schedule and it requires only a few steps. It’s a great way to prepare a homemade dish that saves you from having to run to the local pizzeria.

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Quick chicken tikka masala

Herbs (onions, ginger and garlic) and chicken cook gently in the pan for a few minutes before combining with the other ingredients, including tomato paste and crushed tomatoes. Then simply add the yogurt, simmer and voilà. A little bit of rice goes perfectly with this easy and tasty dish.

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Carbonara-style linguine with bacon, tomato, and spinach

Pasta is always a winning meal and, as a bonus, children love it. Inspired here by the classic Italian dish, cream, tomato and spinach are added, not to mention pieces of bacon that boost the flavour. Served on linguine, the creamy sauce and easy execution will make everyone fast fans.

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Parmesan-crusted haddock

Fewer than 10 ingredients make up this recipe, including commercial tomato sauce, minute brown rice and frozen broccoli florets. In the end, you’ll serve beautiful pieces of haddock coated with Parmesan breadcrumbs—and a new way to make everyone appreciate fish!

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Stuffed Tomatoes with Lentils

This quick, well-balanced recipe promises an explosion of flavours using aromatics such as curry, cumin and fresh cilantro. It’s made with ripe tomatoes stuffed with rice and canned lentils. Your kids don’t like legumes? Trust us, they’ll change their minds from the first bite.

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Pork chops topped with crème OKA

The star of your next quick meal? Tender pork chops seasoned with a flavoured oil, before hitting the grill. Served on a bed of arugula and accompanied by Oka cream, this dish ticks all the weeknight delicious dinner boxes.

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Shrimp Casserole

This is an easy dish to prepare and requires less than 30 minutes to cook. It’s made with garlic and onion that are sautéed first, then vegetables, shrimp and white wine are added. It’s served with black beans and rice for an everyday feast.

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Curry chickpea nuggets with yogurt sauce

Chickpeas, fresh mint and yogurt form the basis of this fragrant vegetarian meal to share with the family. The secret ingredient? Roasted red peppers. It’s worth buying a second jar and keeping it in the pantry for the next quick meal save.

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