7 Delicious, Globally Inspired Dinners You Won’t Want to Miss—RECIPES INSIDE!

THE RECIPES

Pack Your Fork, Not Your Bags: 7 Delicious Dinners Featuring Global Flavours

Your dinner rotation called—it’s begging for a little adventure. This week’s roundup of recipes will take you on a trip around the world, no airfare (or jet lag!) required. Skip the takeout and dive into bright spices, bold sauces and comfort food classics from near and far. It’s the easiest way to satisfy your wanderlust, one bite at a time.

Tap each recipe title for the details.

Shakshuka
_{This Middle Eastern classic featuring poached eggs simmered in a spicy tomato and pepper sauce is perfect for an easy dinner (or a lazy Saturday morning brunch!).}

Spicy Pasta Alla Norma
_{A Sicilian favourite starring tender eggplant, chili and tomato, this pasta dish is finished with a generous sprinkle of salty pecorino cheese.}

Moroccan-Inspired Chickpea Stew
_{Warm spices like cumin and cinnamon meet chickpeas, tomatoes and carrots in this hearty, plant-based comfort dish. (Bonus: It can be done in the slow cooker!)}

Chicken Fricot
_{A traditional Acadian chicken stew with root vegetables and fluffy dumplings, this one is pure Maritime comfort food.}

Thai Red Curry Chicken with Vegetables
_{This creamy coconut curry is loaded with colourful vegetables and tender chicken, and has just the right amount of kick.}

Sticky Korean Beef
_{For this dish, thin slices of beef are glazed in a sweet-salty soy-ginger sauce, served with rice or noodles and a finished with sesame seeds for texture.}

Irish Stew with Stout and Parsley Dumplings
_{This hearty beef-and-veg stew inspired by the traditional Irish dish is laced with stout and topped with buttery herb dumplings for the ultimate comfort meal.}

THE RESOURCE

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THE POLL

Have You Received the Dreaded Lice Letter Yet?

If you have yet to experience the terror that is the “A student in your child’s class has lice” letter or email from the school, we hope it never befalls you. We’d rather walk through ten haunted houses back-to-back than deal with this menace to the household. But don’t panic—before you start bagging up every pillow in sight, we spoke to Shawnda Walker, lice expert and owner of Nitwits lice removal salon, for prevention and treatment tips that actually work. Click here.

TODAY’S POLL

Last week’s trivia question  

How much iron do teenage girls need, starting at age 14?

Answer: 15 mg

Thank you to every who entered this contest with our friends at ThinkBeef! The winner has been contacted and will be announced in next week’s newsletter.

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THE GRANDPARENTS

In Case You’ve Forgotten Just How Important You Are…

Here’s your reminder. It’s science.

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THE QUESTION BOX

My Kids Don’t Like Trick-or-Treating—How Do I Still Make Halloween Fun?

Not every kid is a fan of the door-to-door candy circuit—for some, it’s too much walking. For others, the idea of knocking on a stranger’s door is as scary as some of the costumes they’ll encounter on the street. And that’s okay! If your little ghouls would rather skip the chilly trek around the neighbourhood, there are still tons of ways to make Halloween night a blast. Think movie marathons, spooky snack-offs, costume parades, scavenger hunts and even zombie makeovers. Whether you want to stay cozy inside or turn your yard into a haunted masterpiece, we’ve got you covered with creative, candy-filled fun for every kind of kid.

Tap the button below for the full list of fright-free ideas.