A Fast And Fresh Weeknight Meal Plan

Summer is fleeting, so make the most of the season with these recipes filled with fresh produce. With dishes like pickerel with a watermelon-peach salad and chicken tacos, you’ll want to dine al fresco this week.

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1. Monday: Pasta with classic tomato sauce

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ready in: 25 min Serves: 4
This oh-so-simple tomato sauce is the only one you’ll ever need. Pair it with your favourite pasta for a light and satisfying summer meal. Get this pasta with classic tomato sauce recipe.

2. Tuesday: Mexican chicken tacos

Photo, SIan Richards.

Ready in: 20 min Serves: 4
Everyone will love these easy grilled chicken tacos. Serve them up with quick-pickled onions and a tomatillo salsa that are equally as simple (and delicious!). Get this Mexican chicken tacos recipe.

3. Wednesday: Sheet pan harissa pork chops

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ready in: 30 min Serves: 4
Looking for an easy and fast weeknight meal? Look no further than this sheet pan dinner chock-full of fresh summer vegetables and spicy pork chops. Get this sheet pan harissa pork chops recipe.

4. Thursday: Two-ingredient burgers

Two-ingredient burgers.Photo, Erik Putz.

Ready in: 15 min Serves: 6
Keep it simple with these two-ingredient beef burgers. Grill them up on the barbecue, and add all your favourite toppings for a tasty weeknight cook-out. Get the recipe.

5. Friday: Cornmeal pickerel with watermelon-peach salad

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ready in: 25 min Serves: 4
Cornmeal creates an ultra-light crust and also happens to be gluten-free. Pairing the fish with a zesty watermelon-peach salad strikes the perfect balance of sweet and savoury. Get this cornmeal pickerel with watermelon-peach salad recipe.

6. Dessert: Grilled pineapple with caramel and lime

Photo, Erik Putz.

Ready in: 15 minutes Serves: 8
Ready for dessert? Don’t turn off the grill just yet! Grilled pineapple and a generous scoop of ice cream make for a sweet finish. Get this grilled pineapple with caramel and lime recipe.

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