5 Dinners to Make Next Week (+ a Bonfire Night Bake)

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A weekly meal plan of chilli con carne, Singapore noodles, veggie bean burgers, beef bourguignon, sweet and sour pork, and pumpkin gingerbread cake with sticky whisky glaze.

Nicky’s Notes

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It’s Bonfire Night week, so I’ve gone for a lovely mix of warming comfort food, quick midweek dinners and a couple of family fakeaway favourites.

We’re starting with a hearty Chilli Con Carne, followed by speedy Singapore Noodles and homemade Veggie Bean Burgers for a meat-free night. Then we’ve got a rich, slow-cooked Beef Bourguignon for Bonfire Night and a delicious Sweet and Sour Pork to finish the week.

And for this week’s bonus, I’ve chosen my Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Sticky Whisky Glaze. It’s beautifully spiced, lovely and moist, and that sticky glaze makes it feel extra special.

Your week at a glance

Monday: Chilli Con Carne
Tuesday: Singapore Noodles
Wednesday: Veggie Bean Burgers
Thursday: Beef Bourguignon
Friday: Sweet and Sour Pork
Bonus Bonfire Night Bake: Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake

A bowl of chilli con carne with kidney beans, ground beef, cheese, and cilantro over white rice. Tortilla chips on the side.

4.94 from 86 votes

Chilli Con Carne Recipe

Our favourite chilli con carne recipe – packed with flavour! One pound of minced beef can easily stretch to 8 servings in this recipe – making it healthier and cheaper too.

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A black plate of stir-fried Singapore noodles with prawns, chicken, car siu pork vegetables, and spring onions, on a wooden table with chopsticks beside it.

5 from 1 vote

Singapore Noodles Recipe

Golden, curry-spiced Singapore noodles loaded with prawns, chicken, char siu pork, egg and crunchy veg. The perfect takeaway-style dinner at home.

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A square, close-up shot of Veggie Bean Burger. The burger is on top of a square of red and white checkered baking parchment. In the left-hand side of the background, you can slightly see a second burger. In the right of the background, you can see a white sauce bottle filled with ketchup. The burger is placed on a wooden cutting board, which is on top of a navy blue surface, This is all set on a navy blue background.

5 from 1 vote

Veggie Bean Burger Recipe

These Spicy Veggie Bean Burgers taste amazing!! Coated in breadcrumbs and lightly fried until crisp. They're meat-free and easy to make ahead!

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A white pot filled with beef bourguignon containing chunks of beef, carrots, pearl onions, and garnished with parsley. A serving spoon rests inside the pot.

5 from 14 votes

📝 Beef Bourguignon Recipe

A sumptuously rich slow-cooked beef stew braised with red wine and topped with crispy pancetta. This beef bourguignon is a stunning-yet-comforting winter dinner.

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sweet and sour pork with peppers in a wok

5 from 7 votes

Sweet and Sour Pork Recipe

Crispy coated pork smothered in a tangy sweet and sour sauce and served up with pineapple, crunchy onions and peppers. A takeaway classic!

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PLUS – Bonus Bonfire Night Bake 🎃🥃

5 from 4 votes

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Sticky Whisky Glaze

Pumpkin Gingerbread Cake with Sticky Whisky Glaze – this is bonfire night all wrapped up in one bite! Eat cold or serve warm with custard.

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I hope this gives you a little inspiration for next week! If you make any of the recipes, I’d love to hear how you got on – pop back to the recipe and leave me a comment (a star-rating is massively appreciated too). I love reading them ❤️