{"id":522,"date":"2023-07-11T15:31:17","date_gmt":"2023-07-11T10:31:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/blog\/?p=522"},"modified":"2023-07-11T15:34:18","modified_gmt":"2023-07-11T10:34:18","slug":"5-quick-simple-dinner-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/blog\/5-quick-simple-dinner-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"5 quick &amp; simple dinner ideas!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Attention all busy folks! Your dinner problems are now sorted. We all know the struggle of coming home after a long day at work and facing the haunting question, &#8220;What&#8217;s for dinner?&#8221; Well, worry no more! We have some quick and easy dinner ideas that will fill you up without taking up too much of your time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whether you&#8217;re a student juggling assignments or a working professional with a jam-packed schedule, these recipes are designed to make your evenings a little easier and a lot tastier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">So, put on your aprons and let&#8217;s dig in!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">1. Aloo paratha with cucumber and mint raita<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Picture this: fluffy, golden-brown parathas filled with delicious potato stuffing. Sounds heavenly, right? Well, with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/product\/homestyle-aloo-paratha-201266\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shana Homestyle Aloo Paratha<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, you can enjoy this traditional desi delicacy without spending hours in the kitchen. Simply heat them up on a skillet and you&#8217;re good to go! Serve them with a refreshing cucumber mint raita on the side for a burst of flavors.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">2. BBQ chicken pizza<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Who doesn&#8217;t love pizza? Take a shortcut to pizza heaven with a twist by using Shana Plain Naan as your pizza base. It&#8217;s quick, easy, and oh-so-tasty! Top it with some shredded BBQ chicken, a generous amount of cheese, and a drizzle of BBQ sauce. Pop it in the oven until the cheese melts and the naan turns crispy. Voila! You&#8217;ve got a delicious dinner that&#8217;s ready to be enjoyed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">3. Cheesy chicken quesadillas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Quesadillas are the ultimate comfort food, and with a simple substitution, you can make them even more nutritious. Swap the traditional tortillas for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/product\/wholemeal-chapatti-201256\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shana Wholemeal Chappatis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Load them up with cooked chicken, gooey cheese, and any other fillings you desire. Fold them over and cook them on a griddle or in a pan until the cheese melts and the chapatis turn golden and crispy. Cut them into wedges, and you have a cheesy dinner!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">4. Palak paneer<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Why not try a vegetarian dish for dinner? You can\u2019t go wrong with Palak Paneer. This creamy spinach and cottage cheese dish is packed with flavor and nutrients. To save time, use Shana&#8217;s Chopped Spinach as your base. Saut\u00e9 the spinach with onions, garlic, and spices, and then add cubed paneer (Indian cottage cheese) to the mix. Let it simmer for a few minutes, and there you have it\u2026a wholesome and delicious dinner that pairs perfectly with some warm parathas, chapatis, or rice.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">5. Dahi bhindi (okra curry)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Whip up a tasty Indian curry, Dahi Bhindi, also known as Okra Curry. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/product\/whole-baby-okra-valuepack-201272\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shana Whole Bhindi Okra<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> is your secret ingredient for this recipe. Start by saut\u00e9ing the okra until it&#8217;s tender and slightly crispy. Then, add a tangy yogurt-based sauce, along with spices like cumin, turmeric, and chili powder. Let it simmer for a few minutes until the flavors blend together perfectly, and serve it alongside some fluffy basmati rice or naan bread.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You can whip up these flavorful meals in no time with Shana&#8217;s ready-to-use frozen food items and ingredients. So, the next time you are stuck for ideas for dinner, try one of these recipes and enjoy the ultimate convenience with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/shanafoods.ca\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Shana<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Attention all busy folks! Your dinner problems are now sorted. We all know the struggle of coming home after a long day at work and facing the haunting question, &#8220;What&#8217;s for dinner?&#8221; Well, worry no more! 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