Sunday: Family

Serve the family STUFFED PORK LOIN WITH TROPICAL SALSA and be ready for compliments. Enjoy the juicy pork with COUSCOUS and fresh GREEN BEANS. Add SOURDOUGH BREAD. Slice POUND CAKE and top it with STRAWBERRIES for dessert.

Plan

Save enough pork for Monday.

Shopping List

butter, onions, pine nuts, boneless pork loin roast, salsa, canned crushed pineapple, couscous, fresh green beans, sourdough bread, pound cake, strawberries.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover pork for SOFT TACOS WITH PORK. Cut leftover pork into strips. Spread warm corn tortillas with heated canned vegetarian refried beans. Top with pork, shredded lettuce, chopped onion and chunky salsa. Roll and eat. Serve with sliced steamed ZUCCHINI and sliced AVOCADO. Make FLAN (from a mix) for dessert.

Shopping List

corn tortillas, canned vegetarian refried beans, shredded lettuce, onion, chunky salsa, zucchini, avocado, flan mix.

Tuesday: Budget

TWO-CHEESE PASTA saves money and time. Cook 10 ounces rotini (twists) according to directions and add 2 cups (loosely packed) frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrot mixture during the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. In the heated saucepan, combine 1 cup 1% milk, 3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Cook and stir on low until cream cheese melts. Return pasta and vegetable mixture to pasta pot. Toss to coat with cream cheese mixture. Stir in 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Serve immediately with MIXED SALAD GREENS and GARLIC BREAD. Fresh PINEAPPLE CHUNKS with toasted coconut is a light dessert.

Shopping List

rotini pasta, frozen cauliflower, broccoli and carrot mixture, 1% milk, reduced-fat cream cheese, pepper, Parmesan cheese, salad greens, garlic bread, fresh pineapple, shredded coconut.

Wednesday: Express

Be a hero by making a fast meal of MEATBALL HEROES. Heat broiler. In a large nonstick skillet on medium-high, heat 1 (12-ounce) package frozen precooked turkey meatballs (thawed), 1 1/2 cups red pasta sauce and 1/4 cup water until boiling. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered, 5 minutes or until meatballs are heated through; stir occasionally. Meanwhile, place 4 hero (or other) sandwich rolls (sliced horizontally almost through) cut side up on a large cookie sheet. Sprinkle rolls with 1/2 to 1 cup part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese. Broil 2 to 3 minutes or until cheese melts. Spoon meatballs and sauce onto bottom of rolls; close sandwiches and cut in half. Serve with BAKED POTATO CHIPS, DILL PICKLES and a LETTUCE WEDGE SALAD. NECTARINES are dessert.

Shopping List

frozen precooked turkey meatballs, red pasta sauce, hero or other sandwich rolls, part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese, baked potato chips, dill pickles, lettuce, nectarines.

Thursday: Kids

Who can resist MEXICAN PIZZA for flavor and simplicity? Heat oven to 425 degrees. Place a 10-ounce ready-to-bake whole-grain thin pizza crust on a baking sheet. Spread with 1 (16-ounce) can vegetarian refried beans; sprinkle with 1 cup (4 ounces) packaged reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust is crisp and cheese melts. Top with shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes, mild taco sauce and chopped cilantro. Slice and serve with CARROT STICKS. For dessert, make instant CHOCOLATE PUDDING with 1% milk and add some sliced bananas.

Shopping List

ready-to-bake whole-grain thin pizza crust, canned vegetarian refried beans, reduced-fat Mexican-blend cheese, shredded lettuce, tomatoes, mild taco sauce, cilantro, carrot sticks, instant chocolate pudding, 1% milk, bananas.

Friday: Meatless

Skip meat and serve GREEK ISLE PASTA. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. RED AND GREEN GRAPES are dessert.

Shopping List

radiatori (or ruffles) pasta, kalamata olives, canned petite diced tomatoes, fresh basil, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, romaine, Italian bread, red and green grapes.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Special guests will appreciate your CILANTRO LIME CHICKEN. Serve with RICE. Add FRESH ASPARAGUS, an ARUGULA SALAD and BAGUETTES to accompany your delicious meal. For dessert, CHEESECAKE WITH RASPBERRIES AND TOASTED SLICED ALMONDS makes for a special ending to a fine meal.

Shopping List

4 medium ears corn, cilantro, red onion, limes, olive oil, cilantro lime seasoning or taco seasoning, coarse salt, boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each), rice, asparagus, arugula, baguettes, cheesecake, raspberries, sliced almonds.

Sunday: Family

Make Dad smile and serve him RED WINE HERB-MARINATED BEEF STEAK today. He'll like these YOGURT AND CHIVE MASHED POTATOES, too: Make your mashed potatoes with 1/4 cup snipped fresh chives, 8 ounces fat-free plain yogurt and 1/2 cup warm 1% milk instead of the usual ingredients.

Also serve steamed SLICED CARROTS, a KALE AND MUSHROOM SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD. For the finale, present warm PEACH COBBLER topped with VANILLA ICE CREAM. Give your dad an extra big hug today.

Plan

Save enough beef and cobbler for Monday. Save enough ice cream for Tuesday.

Shopping List

red wine vinegar, olive oil, garlic, dried thyme, crushed red pepper, boneless beef ribeye steaks, potatoes to mash, fresh chives, fat-free plain yogurt, 1% milk, fresh carrots, kale, sliced fresh mushrooms, crusty bread, peach cobbler, vanilla ice cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the beef leftovers for OVEN-BAKED FAJITAS. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a 9-by-13-inch baking dish, combine 2 tablespoons canola oil, 2 teaspoons chili powder, 2 teaspoons ground cumin and 1 teaspoon coarse salt; mix well. Add 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, 1 medium green bell pepper and 1 medium red bell pepper cut into thin strips, and 1 thinly sliced onion. Mix well. Bake, uncovered, for 15 minutes. Stir in 2 cups cooked (leftover) beef, cut into strips. Bake 10 more minutes. Serve beef mixture wrapped in warm whole-grain tortillas.

Add RICE on the side and SLICED AVOCADO. Warm the leftover COBBLER for dessert.

Shopping List

canola oil, chili powder, cumin, coarse salt, canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, green and red bell peppers, onion, whole-grain tortillas, rice, avocado.

Tuesday: Express

It's hard to resist TUNA MELTS for flavor and simplicity: Buy 2 cups tuna salad from the deli and spread it over 4 whole-grain English muffin halves. Top each with a tomato slice and a slice of Swiss cheese. Broil 6 inches from the heat 5 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Serve with BAKED POTATO CHIPS and add a packaged GREEN SALAD. Spoon STRAWBERRIES over leftover ICE CREAM for dessert.

Plan

Save enough strawberries for Wednesday.

Shopping List

deli tuna salad, whole-grain English muffins, tomatoes, sliced Swiss cheese, baked potato chips, packaged green salad, strawberries.

Wednesday: Meatless

Tonight, make a meal of SOUTHWESTERN BAKED POTATOES: Scrub, pierce and microwave 4 (8-ounce) baking potatoes 10 to 12 minutes on high (100% power) or until almost tender. Wrap potatoes in paper towels and then in a terry towel for 5 minutes (to absorb moisture). Meanwhile, heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add 1 medium chopped onion and cook 10 minutes or until golden. Add 2 teaspoons cumin and 1 clove minced garlic; cook 1 minute. Add 2 cups mild salsa and 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium black beans; cook 5 minutes. To serve, split potatoes and divide bean mixture among them. Top with chopped cilantro and plain yogurt.

Serve with deli COLESLAW and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Spoon leftover STRAWBERRIES over TAPIOCA PUDDING for dessert.

Shopping List

baking potatoes, canola oil, onion, cumin, garlic, mild salsa, canned reduced-sodium black beans, cilantro, plain yogurt, deli coleslaw, whole-grain rolls, tapioca pudding.

Thursday: Kids

The whole family will enjoy MEXICAN FLATBREAD PIZZA: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Place 4 flatbreads (label may say flatbread wraps) on an ungreased cookie sheet. Spread 1 tablespoon salsa over each flatbread. Divide and sprinkle evenly 1 cup shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend and 1/2 cup sliced black olives over the flatbreads. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bread is crisp. Sprinkle pizzas with 1 cup quartered cherry tomatoes; top with avocado slices. Serve with CARROT STICKS. For a light dessert, bite into a juicy NECTARINE.

Shopping List

flatbread (or flatbread wraps), salsa, shredded Colby-Monterey Jack cheese blend, sliced black olives, cherry tomatoes, avocado, carrots, nectarines.

Friday: Budget

TURKEY VEGETABLE SOUP was a hit at our house. Serve with a SPINACH SALAD and CORNBREAD (from mix). APRICOTS are good for dessert.

Shopping List

cooking spray, ground turkey breast, celery, onion, carrots, no-salt-added tomato juice, unsalted chicken broth, frozen cut green beans, sliced fresh mushrooms, tomato, reduced-sodium Worcestershire sauce, dried basil, dried oregano, coarse salt, pepper, garlic powder, bay leaves, fresh spinach, cornbread mix, apricots.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Our guests ate all of the FETTUCCINE WITH CHICKEN, GOAT CHEESE AND SPINACH, and so will yours. Serve this winner with a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and a BAGUETTE. For dessert, enjoy LEMON SORBET with CHOCOLATE WAFER COOKIES.

Shopping List

dry white wine, shallots, goat cheese, coarse salt, black pepper, crushed red pepper, olive oil, chicken tenders, package baby spinach, refrigerated fettuccine, fresh basil, Boston lettuce, baguette, lemon sorbet, chocolate wafer cookies.

Sunday: Family

Fire up the grill today for your own GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS and use your favorite spice rub to boost the flavor. Serve with HERB-ROASTED POTATOES: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut 2 pounds medium new potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges; place in large bowl. Pour 2 tablespoons olive oil over potatoes; toss. In a small bowl, blend 2 cloves pressed garlic, 1 teaspoon coarse salt, 1 teaspoon cumin, 1/2 teaspoon paprika, 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; sprinkle over potatoes and toss to coat. Spread potatoes evenly on a foil-lined, rimmed shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until tender.

Add STEAMED FRESH ASPARAGUS and DINNER ROLLS to your meal. Serve these easy FRUIT TARTS for dessert.

Plan

Grill enough plain chicken (without rub) and save some tarts for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless skinless chicken breast halves to grill, spice rub, new potatoes, olive oil, garlic, coarse salt, cumin, paprika, dried oregano, cayenne pepper, cooking spray, fresh asparagus, dinner rolls, refrigerated pie crusts, fresh berries, strawberry glaze, light whipped cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

COBB SALAD makes good use of leftover chicken. In a large bowl, toss 12 cups torn romaine with 1/3 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing; divide among 4 dinner plates. Divide and arrange 2 cups diced cooked chicken, 2 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and 3 seeded and chopped medium tomatoes among the plates. Top each salad with 1 to 2 tablespoons more blue cheese dressing.

Serve immediately with any BEAN SOUP and CRACKERS. Leftover TARTS are your dessert.

Tip

COBB SALAD makes good use of leftover chicken. In a large bowl, toss 12 cups torn romaine with 1/3 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing; divide among 4 dinner plates. Divide and arrange 2 cups diced cooked chicken, 2 slices cooked and crumbled bacon and 3 seeded and chopped medium tomatoes among the plates. Top each salad with 1 to 2 tablespoons more blue cheese dressing.

Serve immediately with any BEAN SOUP and CRACKERS. Leftover TARTS are your dessert.

Shopping List

romaine, reduced-fat blue cheese dressing (or ingredients if making your own), bacon, tomatoes, any bean soup, crackers.

Tuesday: Meatless

FUSILLI VEGETABLE TOSS makes an easy no-meat meal. Add a SPINACH SALAD with hard-boiled egg wedges on the side. Serve with GARLIC BREAD. For dessert, halve some KIWIS and dig in!

Shopping List

fusilli pasta, fresh broccoli, shredded carrots, canned water-packed quartered artichoke hearts, grape tomatoes, green onions, dried oregano, dried basil, Italian Parmesan dressing, Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, eggs, garlic bread, kiwis.

Wednesday: Budget

Put extra pennies in your pocket when you serve BEANY SLOPPY JOES. In a large skillet, combine 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained black-eyed peas, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed and drained kidney beans, 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, 1/2 cup frozen cut green beans, 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; mix well. Bring to a boil on medium-high. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and simmer 12 minutes or until peppers are tender. Spoon onto toasted whole-grain hamburger buns.

Accompany the sandwiches with HASH BROWNS (from frozen) and a MIXED GREEN SALAD. For dessert, PEACHES are the answer.

Shopping List

canned black-eyed peas, canned kidney beans, marinara sauce, frozen cut green beans, green bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, red wine vinegar, chili powder, whole-grain hamburger buns, frozen hash browns, mixed greens, peaches.

Thursday: Kids

The kids will be home early for SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Combine 1 pound 95% lean ground beef, 1/2 cup soft breadcrumbs, 1 egg, 1/4 teaspoon onion powder, 1 clove minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; mix lightly but thoroughly. Shape into 12 (2-inch) meatballs. Place on rack in broiler pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 160 degrees. Meanwhile, cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to package directions; drain. Combine the cooked meatballs and 1 (24- to 26-ounce) jar any red pasta sauce in a large saucepan; heat through, stirring occasionally. Serve over spaghetti.

Add a chopped LETTUCE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. Let the kids make refrigerated ready-to-bake BROWNIES for dessert.

Plan

Save enough brownies for Saturday.

Shopping List

95% lean ground beef, bread for crumbs, egg, onion powder, garlic, coarse salt, pepper, spaghetti, jar any red pasta sauce, lettuce, Italian bread, refrigerated ready-to-bake brownies.

Friday: Express

Make a quick PORK STIR-FRY tonight. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Add a 1-pound pork loin cut into 1/2-inch-by-1/2-inch strips and cook 2 minutes or until cooked through. Add 1 (16-ounce) package any frozen vegetable stir-fry mixture and 1/2 cup stir-fry sauce. Continue to stir-fry 3 minutes or until mixture is hot.

Serve it over quick-cooking RICE. Add a packaged GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Enjoy TROPICAL FRESH FRUITS for dessert.

Shopping List

canola oil, pork loin, frozen stir-fry vegetable mixture, stir-fry sauce, quick-cooking rice, packaged green salad, whole-grain rolls, tropical fresh fruits.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

What guest could resist BAKED SNAPPER WITH TOMATO-ORANGE SAUCE? Serve with COUSCOUS and a BIBB LETTUCE SALAD.

For dessert, MARINATED STRAWBERRIES are close to perfect. Combine 4 cups halved fresh medium strawberries, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar and 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. Toss and let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes. Toss before serving. Serve with leftover BROWNIES.

Shopping List

red tomatoes, yellow tomatoes, onion, dry white wine, orange, garlic, red snapper fillets (or grouper or other firm white fish), coarse salt, pepper, olive oil cooking spray, couscous, bibb lettuce, fresh strawberries, light brown sugar, balsamic vinegar.