5 fast weeknight recipes

When you need a fast, no-fuss recipe that you can make in minutes, rely on one of these weeknight recipes.

Updated:: 2012-03-27 16:46

Published:: 2012-03-20 00:00

When the cupboards and fridge are lacking and you need to whip up a meal in a flash, try one of these fast weeknight recipes. With only five ingredients (give or take) needed, these are recipes you'll want to keep on hand for when you find yourself in a dinner pinch.

Recipes

Veal in Lemon Cream Sauce

This classic veal dish may seem quite rich, but it actually doesn't contain an excessive amount of fat, since young veal is...
Crispy Potato Pancake
Diced Chicken in Lettuce Cups

The soaking liquid of the dried shiitake mushrooms (black mushrooms) gives this quick and light Chinese-style dish a rich...
Quick Pork Stew

This flavourful stew cooks in less than 10 minutes because we use tender, quick-cooking pork tenderloin. Serve with peas,...
Fresh Tomato Sauce

Toss this fresh uncooked sauce of ripe and juicy tomatoes with 1 lb (500 g) of hot cooked pasta for a quick dinner. Sprinkle...

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