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5 Warm & Cozy Weeknight Dinners—RECIPES INSIDE!
Plus, why Mrs. Claus is the real hero of the holiday season.
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THE RECIPES
5 Warm & Cozy Weeknight Dinners
There’s nothing better than tucking into a big bowl of something comforting and hearty on a chilly night. And we’re not choosy where comfort food is concerned, either—from rich, creamy soups that warm you from the inside out, to bubbling casseroles with perfectly golden edges, we’re into all of it. Keep reading for five recipes that are guaranteed to make your weeknight dinners feel like a cozy retreat.
Tap each title for the full recipe.
Butternut Squash and Pear Soup
Wintery butternut squash and fresh pear get a sweet boost from maple syrup in this satisfying soup. Serve with grilled cheese for an easy weeknight meal.
Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew
Your slow cooker does most of the work for this flavour- and veggie-packed dish.
Mac and Cheese with Bacon and Chard
There’s no better way to eat leafy greens than tucked into cheesy pasta.
Easy Eggplant Parmesan
You might not think your kids will eat eggplant, but fried to a crispy perfection? You might be surprised.
Sweet Potato Curry
Pair saucy veg with your favourite protein and serve this silky curry with a pile of rice.
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THE POLL
How Do You Feel About Elf on the Shelf?
This seems to be a polarizing seasonal topic. Some families love the Elf on the Shelf tradition, others dread December 1, and a third group smugly proclaim they would NEVER let the Elf infiltrate. So, tell us:
Where do you fall on the Elf on the Shelf debate? |
The results of last week’s poll:
What do you ask your kids to do for themselves?
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Nothing -- it's quicker and easier if I just do it all myself (0%)
🟨⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Small things, like getting a snack, tidying their rooms, etc. (18.4%)
⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Big things -- walking home from school, walking the dog, etc. (7.9%)
🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 It depends on the age -- I add more responsibility every year (65.8%)
THE QUESTION BOX
Why Do Women Handle All of the Invisible Labour Over the Holidays?
Mrs. Claus is the backbone of the holiday season. You can’t tell us otherwise. There’s just too much evidence to support the theory that she’s really the one running the show. And this makes total sense, when you compare the North Pole to households across the country. Our editor, Katie, dug into the topic:
“As an adult, I’ve thought more than once, ‘Oh, you know Mrs Claus is the one holding it all together.’ And in the households of most of my friends, this holds true. The in-house Mrs Clauses are the ones creating the holiday magic, making the lists and checking them twice. And by lists, I don’t mean naughty and nice. I mean shopping for presents (allll the presents), planning meals and making treats, organizing travel or hosting plans, etc.—you name it, it’s the women in families who are doing it. So, it’s probably no surprise that, according to a 2021 survey by the Canadian Mental Health Association, one in four women find themselves depressed by the holiday season. It’s too much freaking work.”
Read on for the whole story.