Sunday: Family

Make RED PEPPER BEEF KEBABS for family day. Cut 1 1/2 pounds beef top-sirloin steak into 1-inch cubes. Cut 1 large red bell pepper into 1-inch pieces. Marinate beef, peppers and 8 large, stemless, whole fresh mushrooms in any marinade, tossing to coat. Alternately thread beef, peppers and mushrooms on each of 4 (12-inch) metal skewers. Heat broiler. Place skewers on rack in broiler pan 3 to 4 inches from heat. Broil 8 to 10 minutes for medium-rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Serve the colorful kebabs with BROWN RICE.

On the side, cook 2 pounds baby carrots in 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed, undiluted chicken broth until fork-tender. Stir in 1 (10 1/2-ounce) jar of red pepper jelly, and you have PEPPER JELLY-GLAZED CARROTS.

Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, serve a DEEP-DISH PEACH COBBLER.

Plan

Save enough peach cobbler for Tuesday.

Shopping List

beef top-sirloin steak, red bell pepper, whole fresh mushrooms, any marinade, brown rice, baby carrots, canned condensed chicken broth, red pepper jelly, whole-grain rolls, deep-dish peach cobbler.

Monday: Budget

We're crazy about chili, so we loved this easy SANTA FE WHITE CHILI. On the side, you can munch on JICAMA and CELERY STICKS. Add CORNBREAD (from a mix). PEARS are a simple dessert.

Plan

Save enough chili for Tuesday.

Shopping List

garlic powder, cumin, dried oregano, olive oil, boneless, skinless chicken breasts, onion, fat-free chicken broth, canned chopped green chiles, bay leaf, canned reduced-sodium cannellini beans, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, jicama, celery, cornbread mix, pears.

Tuesday: Heat and Eat

Make dinner easy tonight with CHILI SPUDS. Bake potatoes (6 to 8 ounces each) and slash the tops; spoon hot (leftover) chili over them. Garnish with chopped fresh cilantro if you like. Add steamed fresh ZUCCHINI along with WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. Warm the leftover COBBLER for dessert.

Shopping List

baking potatoes, fresh cilantro if desired, fresh zucchini, whole-grain bread.

Wednesday: Express

Make it quick tonight with BEEF, ORANGE AND SPINACH SALAD. In a large bowl, gently mix segments from 3 oranges, 8 ounces fresh baby spinach leaves, 1/4 cup fresh chives, 3 cloves minced garlic, 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil and 1 tablespoon rice vinegar. Divide among 4 serving plates. Top with 1 pound any grilled and thinly sliced steak or deli sliced roast beef. (Adapted from "Cooking With an Asian Accent," Ying Compestine; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2014.)

Add deli SOUP along with CRUSTY ROLLS. End the meal with a scoop of fat-free CHOCOLATE ICE CREAM.

Plan

Save enough ice cream for Thursday and enough soup for Friday.

Shopping List

oranges, fresh baby spinach, fresh chives, garlic, fresh ginger, extra-virgin olive oil, rice vinegar, any steak or deli roast beef, deli soup, crusty rolls, fat-free chocolate ice cream.

Thursday: Kids

Make the kids happy with CHICKEN FINGERS WITH HONEY-MUSTARD DIP. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Mix together 16 finely crushed saltine crackers, 1/4 cup finely chopped toasted pecans, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 2 teaspoons paprika. Whisk 2 egg whites until frothy; one at a time, dip 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast tenders into egg white and then into cracker mixture. Coat chicken on both sides with cooking spray; place on rack coated with cooking spray on a broiler pan. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until chicken fingers are golden brown; turn once. Serve with honey-mustard dip.

Add HASH-BROWNED POTATOES (frozen), GREEN BEANS and SOFT ROLLS on the side. For dessert, top leftover ICE CREAM with STRAWBERRY SAUCE.

Plan

Cook rice for Friday's risotto. Save enough strawberry sauce for Saturday.

Shopping List

saltine crackers, pecans, coarse salt, paprika, eggs, chicken breast tenders, cooking spray, honey-mustard dip, frozen hash-browned potatoes, green beans, soft rolls, strawberry sauce.

Friday: Meatless

Start your meal with leftover SOUP and follow it with this delicious version of BAKED RISOTTO that's easy to prepare. Serve with a ROMAINE SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. For dessert, enjoy PEACHES.

Shopping List

canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, canned no-salt-added vegetable broth, fresh mushrooms, rice, small pasta shells (such as ditalini), green bell pepper, Italian seasoning, shredded 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese, slivered almonds, romaine, garlic bread, peaches.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

We recommend serving ROSEMARY CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES to your guests and adding it to your favorites file. Serve with COUSCOUS and a SPINACH SALAD. Buy a CHEESECAKE for dessert and top it with leftover strawberry sauce and light whipped cream.

Shopping List

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, coarse salt, pepper, paprika, olive oil, butter, canned water-packed artichokes, green onions, fat-free chicken broth, dry sherry, cornstarch, fresh rosemary, couscous, fresh spinach, cheesecake, light whipped cream.

Sunday: Family

This simple LEMON ROAST CHICKEN is just right for family day. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over a 4 1/2- to 5-pound chicken; put rind in cavity. Place chicken on a rack in a shallow roasting pan. Brush chicken with canola oil; sprinkle with coarse salt and dried thyme. Roast 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Serve the juicy bird with your own MASHED POTATOES and GRAVY. Add fresh steamed BRUSSELS SPROUTS and a ROMAINE SALAD on the side. Don't forget the DINNER ROLLS. For dessert, fat-free STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM is simple, too.

Plan

Save enough chicken for Monday. Make 2 extra cups mashed potatoes and save enough ice cream for Tuesday.

Shopping List

chicken to roast, lemon, canola oil, coarse salt, dried thyme, potatoes to mash, gravy, fresh brussels sprouts, romaine lettuce, dinner rolls, fat-free strawberry ice cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover chicken in CHICKEN AND CHIVE FETTUCCINE. Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE with crumbled blue cheese along with BREAD STICKS. For dessert, PEACHES are just fine.

Shopping List

spinach-flavored or other fettuccine, olive oil, grape tomatoes, chive and onion cream cheese, Italian seasoning, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, bread sticks, peaches.

Tuesday: Budget

Many of us like salmon any way it's prepared, so this SALMON CHOWDER fills the bill. Cook 1 (10-ounce) package frozen corn and butter sauce according to directions. In a large bowl, combine the cooked corn mixture, 1 (14 3/4-ounce) can drained salmon, 2 cups leftover mashed potatoes, 1 cup 1 percent milk and 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper. Microwave on high (100 percent power) 3 or 4 minutes or until hot. Mix well; stir in 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice. Ladle into bowls and garnish with chopped fresh parsley.

Serve with a deli CARROT SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. For dessert, leftover ICE CREAM is waiting.

Shopping List

frozen corn and butter sauce, canned salmon, 1 percent milk, red bell pepper, lemon, fresh parsley, deli carrot salad, whole-grain bread.

Wednesday: Express

Give yourself a break and pick up a package of Lloyd's BARBECUE PORK (or another brand) for dinner tonight. Heat it and serve on toasted whole-grain hamburger buns. Top with sliced DILL or JALEPENO PICKLES. Stop by the deli for COLESLAW. For dessert, make instant VANILLA PUDDING with 1 percent milk and swirl in a little honey.

Plan

Save enough barbecue pork for Thursday.

Shopping List

Lloyd's barbecue pork (or another brand), whole-grain hamburger buns, sliced dill or jalapeno pickles, deli coleslaw, instant vanilla pudding, 1 percent milk, honey.

Thursday: Kids

Reinvent yesterday's barbecue pork into BARBECUE TACOS. Heat and spoon the leftover meat into warmed taco shells. Add mild salsa, chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes. Top with any shredded cheese and reduced-fat sour cream. The tacos go well with canned, heated REFRIED BEANS. For dessert, halve KIWIFRUIT and eat it with a spoon.

Shopping List

taco shells, mild salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, any shredded cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, canned refried beans, kiwifruit.

Friday: Meatless

Keep it simple tonight with BROILED PEPPER JACK CHEESE AND ROASTED RED PEPPER SANDWICHES. Heat broiler. Drain the red peppers (from a jar) on paper towels before placing on rye bread. Top with cheese slices. Broil until cheese melts. Serve with O'BRIEN POTATOES (frozen) and BROCCOLI. PEARS are dessert.

Shopping List

pepper jack cheese, jar of roasted red peppers, rye bread, frozen O'Brien potatoes, broccoli, pears.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

This SHRIMP SCAMPI couldn't be easier to prepare for guests. Serve it over ORZO. On the side, GREEN BEANS WITH GINGERED WALNUTS would impress any guest. Add a MIXED GREENS SALAD and SOURDOUGH BREAD. Buy FRUIT TARTS for dessert.

Shopping List

butter, uncooked shrimp with tails, green onion, garlic powder, parsley, pepper, white wine or lemon, orzo, canola oil, soy sauce, ground ginger, walnuts, fresh green beans, olive oil, salad greens, sourdough bread, fruit tarts.

Sunday: Family

Make the family meal a simple one by serving a HAM STEAK. BAKED SWEET POTATOES are a perfect accompaniment. Slash the tops of the potatoes and sprinkle with light brown sugar; squeeze a little fresh lemon juice over the tops as well. Add GREEN BEANS WITH MUSHROOMS to the menu. Microwave 2 (9- or 10-ounce) packages frozen French (or thin) green beans according to directions; drain. Add 1 (8-ounce) package sliced fresh mushrooms; microwave on high (100 percent power) 2 minutes; drain. Combine 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary and 1/2 teaspoon dried basil; pour over beans and mushrooms and toss to coat.

Serve with BISCUITS. For dessert, make everyone happy with APPLE DUMPLINGS.

Shopping List

ham steak, sweet potatoes to bake, light brown sugar, lemon, packaged frozen French or thin green beans, packaged sliced mushrooms, butter, dried rosemary, dried basil, biscuits, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, package refrigerated piecrusts, apples (such as Gala or Braeburn), cooking spray, pure vanilla extract, light whipped cream.

Monday: Kids

When the kids see CHILI DOGS on the dinner menu, you'll see your little angels smile. Top fat-free hot dogs (on toasted whole-grain buns) with (heated) canned vegetarian chili and any shredded cheese.

On the side, they'll love TATER TOTS (frozen) and deli CARROT SALAD. For dessert, make instant CHOCOLATE PUDDING with 1 percent milk and add sliced bananas to the pudding.

Tip

When the kids see CHILI DOGS on the dinner menu, you'll see your little angels smile. Top fat-free hot dogs (on toasted whole-grain buns) with (heated) canned vegetarian chili and any shredded cheese.

On the side, they'll love TATER TOTS (frozen) and deli CARROT SALAD. For dessert, make instant CHOCOLATE PUDDING with 1 percent milk and add sliced bananas to the pudding.

Plan

Save enough carrot salad for Tuesday.

Shopping List

fat-free hot dogs, whole-grain hot dog buns, canned vegetarian chili, shredded cheese, frozen tater tots, deli carrot salad, instant chocolate pudding, 1 percent milk, bananas.

Tuesday: Budget

You'll save money with this TORTILLA CASSEROLE on the menu. On the side, STEAMED FRESH ZUCCHINI adds some color, as does the leftover CARROT SALAD. PEARS are an easy dessert.

Plan

Save enough pudding for Wednesday.

Shopping List

cooking spray, baked or reduced-fat tortilla chips, canned no-salt-added (or regular) chicken breast, mild to hot salsa, frozen corn, reduced-fat sour cream, flour, 50 percent reduced-fat jalapeno or plain cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeno peppers for garnish, fresh zucchini, pears.

Wednesday: Meatless

Skip meat tonight for PENNE PASTA WITH CHICKPEAS AND SPINACH. Cook 8 ounces penne pasta according to directions; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Drain pasta and return to pot; set aside.

Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-high in a large nonstick skillet. Add 1 small chopped onion; cook, covered, 4 minutes, stirring often. Stir in 1 clove crushed garlic and 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; cook 30 seconds. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium chickpeas, 1 1/2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar, 3/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; cook 5 minutes, stirring often. Add 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach, the chickpea mixture and reserved cooking water to pasta; toss to combine.

Serve with LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD with crumbled feta cheese and FLATBREAD. For dessert, fat-free STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM is good.

Plan

Save enough ice cream for Friday.

Shopping List

penne pasta, olive oil, onion, garlic, dried oregano, canned reduced-sodium chickpeas, balsamic vinegar, coarse salt, pepper, packaged baby spinach, lettuce, tomato, crumbled feta cheese, fat-free strawberry ice cream.

Thursday: Express

Up the protein in a packaged CAESAR SALAD by topping it with cooked chicken breast strips (refrigerated). Serve with any deli SOUP and BREAD STICKS. Fresh PINEAPPLE is a quick dessert.

Plan

Save enough chicken strips for Friday.

Shopping List

packaged Caesar salad, refrigerated cooked chicken breast strips, any deli soup, bread sticks, fresh pineapple.

Friday: Heat and Eat

Make CHICKEN ROLL-UPS with the leftover chicken strips. Spread fat-free flour tortillas with heated canned refried beans. Top with chicken strips, salsa, shredded lettuce, chopped tomatoes and any shredded cheese. Roll and serve them with packaged YELLOW RICE. Scoop the leftover ICE CREAM for dessert.

Shopping List

fat-free flour tortillas, canned refried beans, salsa, lettuce, tomatoes, any shredded cheese, packaged yellow rice.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

This ANGEL-HAIR PASTA WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE is easy to prepare and will be devoured by your guests. Serve it with a SPINACH SALAD with sliced red onion and sliced eggs. Add ITALIAN BREAD. For dessert, buy a COCONUT CAKE.

Shopping List

angel-hair pasta, 1 percent milk, flour, coarse salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, crumbled gorgonzola cheese, green onions, fresh spinach, red onion, eggs, Italian bread, coconut cake.