Your one-stop, one-shop dinner inspiration for the week ahead. We love that most of these meals make enough for lunch the next day too!
Monday
Bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage
Who can resist the comforting deliciousness of gnocchi? Especially when it’s bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage. This smoky, cheesy, slightly sweet dish is the perfect quick and satisfying dinner.
Recipe here: Bacon, pear and blue cheese gnocchi with sage
Tuesday
Chicken thighs sautéed in paprika, white wine and butter
Chicken thighs make for such a tender and delicious dinner, especially when they’re spiced and dripping with flavours. Chicken thighs sautéed in paprika, white wine and butter will only take 45 minutes, are full of goodness, and make a wonderful easy dinner.
Recipe here: Chicken thighs sautéed in paprika, white wine and butter
Wednesday
Wild mushrooms and baby spinach stir-fry
Wild mushrooms and baby spinach stir-fry is a wonderfully seasoned dish full of earthy flavours. A quick and easy dish that won’t even take 20 minutes, it’s perfect for a rushed weekday night when you don’t want to compromise health for convenience.
Recipe here: Wild mushrooms and baby spinach stir-fry
Thursday
Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic
Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic is a wonderful starter or meal on its own. We love the cheese and garlic that perfectly complements this dish.
Recipe here: Black mushroom stuffed with bacon, peas, mozzarella and garlic
Friday
Pulled beef short rib tacos with tomato salsa
These are always a family favourite. Pulled beef short rib tacos with tomato salsa are cornerstones of Mexican cuisine. Easy, fun, and full of delicious flavours.
Recipe here: Pulled beef short rib tacos with tomato salsa
Saturday
Charcuterie platter with hummus and creamy onion spread
This charcuterie platter with hummus and creamy onion spread pairs well with Franschhoek Cellars Chenin Blanc. This wine is versatile and food-friendly, a good option for platters.
Recipe here: Charcuterie platter with hummus and creamy onion spread
Sunday
Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing
Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing is an incredibly tasty side dish made with simple ingredients and very little effort. If you want to pair these with a delicious main, try rack of lamb roasted on a bed of fennel and figs.
Recipe here: Crispy roasted crushed baby potatoes with lemon-pesto dressing
To drink
Rosemary-scented ginger ale
This recipe was inspired by and adapted from talented local foodie Julie Lindhiem. Rosemary-scented ginger ale is delicious and fragrant, perfect for a summer afternoon.
Recipe here: Rosemary-scented ginger ale
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