{"id":7030258,"date":"2026-08-06T13:44:21","date_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:44:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/recipes\/category-a-b\/budget-food\/weeknight-wonders-pocket-change-gourmet\/"},"modified":"2026-08-06T13:44:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T13:44:21","slug":"weeknight-wonders-pocket-change-gourmet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=7030258","title":{"rendered":"Weeknight Wonders – Pocket Change Gourmet"},"content":{"rendered":"


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These Weeknight Wonders are what I feed our family on repeat.<\/p>\n

Simple prep, delicious flavors, and made with tomorrow\u2019s lunch in mind.<\/p>\n

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These save any weekday because they have endless options, minimal fuss, with maximum nutrition and flavor. <\/p>\n

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This week\u2019s rendition: veggies, chicken sausages, and a quick Harissa yogurt sauce. <\/p>\n

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I doubled down on the veggies and used the leftovers for salads, sandwiches, or into a bowl for the next day. It\u2019s a great way to pack in the veggies and simplify lunch prep. Win win!<\/p>\n

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Grill Season is upon us and our gas grill makes it so easy. <\/p>\n

An amazing meal of grilled (or broiled) fish, steamed rice and veggies can be on the table in 20 minutes. <\/p>\n

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We have some version of this on repeat each week. Herbs, miso, honey, chimichurri, salsa, or Dijon mustard make easy sauces to dress up the fish or the veggies, adding flavor and variety. <\/p>\n

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There are so many ways to whip up a delicious curry on weeknights, and by varying the spices and veggies, it never gets boring.<\/p>\n

Adding lentils is a simple way to layer in the protein without adding more dishes or cooking time to the meal-always a factor for weeknight cooking.<\/p>\n

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Always take a moment to saut\u00e9 your spices in some oil with the onions to get the deepest, most flavorful essence of spices like cumin seed, anise, coriander, chili powder.<\/p>\n

Add your veggies, water (or coconut milk!) and simmer for 15 minutes while the rice cooks. <\/p>\n

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Another dish on our weekly rotation. Vary the veggies and the protein to keep things fresh.<\/p>\n

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Toss your favorite pasta with a flavorful pan of saut\u00e9ed veggies and sausage for a simply satisfying meal. A little white wine, olive oil, and chicken stock makes a savory sauce, Don\u2019t forget the freshly grated parmesan!<\/p>\n

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simple and delicious for Taco Tuesday, or any day<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Tacos are always a crowd-pleasing Weeknight Wonder. <\/p>\n

This slow-cooker version<\/a> lets me prep earlier in the day for an extra busy night.<\/p>\n

And if you\u2019re looking for an easy and delicious veggie version, these Cauliflower Tacos<\/a> will wow you!<\/p>\n

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(or Lemon Garlic Chicken<\/a>, or Ro-Tel Chicken<\/a>, so many ways to mix it up!)<\/p>\n

A simmered chicken dish usually makes our weekly menu. <\/p>\n

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Hands-off, full of protein, easy to improvise with what I have on hand, and ready in 20 minutes makes it a winner. <\/p>\n

And dinner.<\/p>\n

Grilled Summer Salad<\/a><\/p>\n

Aside from some slicing, these salads let the grill do all the work! Top with your family\u2019s favorite dressings.<\/p>\n

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grilled steak salad<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

These are the recipes that get our family through the week. <\/p>\n

I hope they feed your inspiration and your bellies!<\/p>\n

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