Sunday: Family

Prepare a MARINATED FLANK STEAK for the family using any packaged dry or prepared marinade and follow the directions on the package. Grill the (1- to 1 1/2-pound) steak 17 to 21 minutes on a medium grill. To serve, thinly slice across the grain.

On the side, serve SPICY CORN BAKE. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with cooking spray. In a large bowl, combine 1 (16-ounce) can cream-style corn, 1 (16-ounce) can rinsed and drained no-salt-added corn kernels, 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, 1 (8 1/2-ounce) package corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy), 8 ounces reduced-fat sour cream and 1 lightly beaten egg; mix well. Spoon into baking dish; bake 30 minutes.

Serve with steamed FRESH ZUCCHINI. Add MIXED GREENS. Fat-free STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM is dessert.

Plan

Save enough steak and corn bake for Monday. Save enough ice cream for Wednesday.

Shopping List

flank steak, any packaged dry or prepared marinade for steak, cooking spray, canned cream-style corn, canned no-salt-added corn kernels, canned chopped green chiles, corn muffin mix (such as Jiffy), reduced-fat sour cream, egg, fresh zucchini, salad greens, fat-free strawberry ice cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover beef in MEDITERRANEAN WRAPS. Add beef slices, drained (diced) roasted red peppers (from a 12-ounce jar) and 1/2 cup reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese to a bowl; stir to mix. Spread 1 side of 4 large fat-free whole-grain tortillas with 2 tablespoons refrigerated ranch dip. Top each tortilla (1 inch from the edge) with fresh baby spinach (from a 5-ounce bag), followed with the beef mixture. Starting at the edge nearest you, roll tightly. Cut in half diagonally and serve.

Heat the leftover SPICY CORN BAKE and add CUCUMBER STICKS. Enjoy fresh CHERRIES for dessert.

Shopping List

jar roasted red peppers, reduced-fat crumbled feta cheese, large fat-free whole-grain tortillas, refrigerated ranch dip, fresh baby spinach, cucumbers, fresh cherries.

Tuesday: Meatless

BAKED POTATOES with ITALIAN STUFFING is a light dinner. Slash tops of 4 baked potatoes. Stir together 1/2 cup cottage cheese, 1 cup chopped baby spinach, 1/4 cup marinara sauce. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon shredded mozzarella cheese, some dried oregano and dried basil. Heat in microwave 1 more minute or until heated through.

Serve with a ROMAINE SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. For dessert, FRESH PINEAPPLE with toasted coconut is easy.

Shopping List

potatoes to bake, cottage cheese, baby spinach, marinara sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, dried oregano, dried basil, romaine, whole-grain bread, fresh pineapple, coconut.

Wednesday: Budget

We never mind saving money when CHICKEN CHILI is on the menu. Serve with a crisp LETTUCE WEDGE and CRUSTY ROLLS. Top leftover ICE CREAM with chocolate syrup for dessert.

Shopping List

canola oil, ground chicken breast, garlic, canned diced tomatoes with jalapeno peppers, cumin, chili powder, canned reduced-sodium kidney beans, canned reduced-sodium black beans, canned no-salt-added corn kernels, reduced-fat sour cream, 50 percent reduced-fat jalapeno cheese, baked tortilla chips, lettuce wedge, crusty rolls, chocolate syrup.

Thursday: Kids

Calling all kids for MACARONI AND CHEESE WITH HAM. Add a deli CARROT SALAD and SOFT ROLLS. Show the children how to make instant BANANA PUDDING with 1 percent milk. Stir in sliced bananas.

Shopping List

elbow macaroni, butter, flour, 1 percent milk, coarse salt, 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese, canned mild chopped green chiles, diced ham, deli carrot salad, soft rolls, instant banana pudding, bananas.

Friday: Express

TUNA SALAD SANDWICHES (on whole-grain bread) from the deli along with GAZPACHO is a no-fuss dinner, especially when you add a packaged MIXED GREENS SALAD. After a hard week, bite into another sandwich for dessert, ICE CREAM SANDWICHES!

Shopping List

deli tuna sandwiches on whole-grain bread, gazpacho, packaged green salad, ice cream sandwiches.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Treat your guests to your GRILLED CHICKEN tonight. Serve it with ROMAN RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES WITH ROASTED POTATOES. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and BAGUETTES.

For dessert, BERRIES IN LIME SYRUP is perfect. Boil 1/3 cup sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Reduce heat to low; simmer until sugar dissolves. Remove from heat; stir in 1/4 cup fresh lime juice. Refrigerate until cold. Refrigerate 6 cups halved strawberries. Pour syrup over berries, add lime zest (green part only) and toss to coat. Garnish with thin strips of lime peel if desired.

Shopping List

chicken to grill, arborio rice (or other short-grained rice), large ripe tomatoes, extra-virgin olive oil, pecorino-Romano cheese, fresh basil or parsley, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, yellow potatoes (such as Yukon Gold), romaine, baguettes, sugar, limes, strawberries.

Sunday: Family

Gather the family for HONEY-ROASTED PORK. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place 1 (2- to 3-pound) well-trimmed boneless pork loin roast on a rack coated with cooking spray in a shallow, foil-lined roasting pan. Combine 1/4 cup honey, 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons crushed black peppercorns, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; mix well. Brush half the mixture over roast. Bake 20 minutes per pound. Brush roast with remaining honey mixture halfway through baking time. Bake until meat thermometer registers 145 degrees at thickest part. Remove from oven, tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Add BROWN RICE WITH PECANS AND APPLES, fresh GREEN BEANS and SOURDOUGH BREAD. For dessert, FRESH RASPBERRIES with light whipped cream are perfect.

Plan

If time permits, prepare brown rice the day before.

Shopping List

boneless pork loin roast, cooking spray, honey, Dijon mustard, whole black peppercorns, dried thyme, coarse salt, canola oil, onion, sliced fresh mushrooms, brown rice, fat-free chicken broth, red apple, pecans, poultry seasoning, fresh green beans, sourdough bread, fresh raspberries, light whipped cream.

Monday: Kids

Make DELI DOGS for the kids. Combine 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 1/4 cup chopped banana peppers and 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can drained sliced black olives. Spoon mixture over heated hot dogs on whole-grain buns and spread with mustard.

Serve with CORN-ON-THE-COB and fresh BABY CARROTS. The kids will like WATERMELON SLICES for dessert.

Tip

Make DELI DOGS for the kids. Combine 1/2 cup chopped tomato, 1/4 cup chopped banana peppers and 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can drained sliced black olives. Spoon mixture over heated hot dogs on whole-grain buns and spread with mustard.

Serve with CORN-ON-THE-COB and fresh BABY CARROTS. The kids will like WATERMELON SLICES for dessert.

Shopping List

tomato, banana peppers, canned sliced black olives, hot dogs, whole-grain hot dog buns, mustard, corn-on-the-cob, fresh baby carrots, watermelon.

Tuesday: Budget

Save a few bucks with FOUR-BEAN BAKE. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a 3-quart baking dish, mix together 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium black beans, 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium pinto beans, 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium red kidney beans, 1 (15 1/2-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium small red beans, 1 (15-ounce) can no-salt-added tomato sauce, 6 slices cooked crumbled bacon, 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chiles, 1 cup finely chopped onion and 1 tablespoon ground cumin. Cover and bake 30 minutes or until bubbly. Uncover and top with 4 ounces shredded 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese and 1 cup broken baked corn chips. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese melts.

Serve over RICE and add deli COLESLAW and CORNBREAD (from a mix) on the side. FRESH PEACHES are your dessert.

Plan

Save enough Bean Bake and cook enough rice for Wednesday.

Shopping List

canned reduced-sodium black beans, canned reduced-sodium pinto beans, canned reduced-sodium red kidney beans, canned reduced-sodium small red beans, canned no-salt-added tomato sauce, bacon, canned chopped green chiles, onion, cumin, 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese, baked corn chips, rice, deli coleslaw, cornbread mix, fresh peaches.

Wednesday: Heat and Eat

Dinner will be quick tonight with TACOS on the menu. Spoon the heated leftover Bean Bake into heated taco shells. Add leftover RICE and top with salsa. Scoop fat-free VANILLA ICE CREAM onto CANTALOUPE SLICES for dessert.

Shopping List

taco shells, salsa, fat-free vanilla ice cream, cantaloupe.

Thursday: Express

No one will complain about SALAD BAR PIZZA tonight. Top any hot pizza (frozen) with chopped romaine, sliced olives, sliced fresh carrots, chopped green onions and tomatoes. Drizzle a light vinaigrette over top and add coarse salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve. For dessert, introduce the family to DRAGON FRUIT and add ALMOND COOKIES.

Tip

No one will complain about SALAD BAR PIZZA tonight. Top any hot pizza (frozen) with chopped romaine, sliced olives, sliced fresh carrots, chopped green onions and tomatoes. Drizzle a light vinaigrette over top and add coarse salt and pepper to taste. Slice and serve. For dessert, introduce the family to DRAGON FRUIT and add ALMOND COOKIES.

Shopping List

any frozen pizza, romaine, sliced olives, carrots, green onions, tomatoes, light vinaigrette, coarse salt, pepper, dragon fruit, almond cookies.

Friday: Meatless

We're always in the mood for MUSHROOM BURGERS. For each serving, brush the cap of a stemmed portobello mushroom with olive oil and season with coarse salt and pepper. Grill or broil 3 to 4 minutes per side. Serve on a toasted whole-grain bun with LETTUCE, TOMATOES, ROASTED RED PEPPERS and MAYONNAISE (low-fat).

Add SWEET POTATO FRIES (frozen) on the side. Enjoy NECTARINES for dessert.

Shopping List

portobello mushrooms, olive oil, coarse salt, pepper, whole-grain hamburger buns, lettuce, tomatoes, roasted red peppers, low-fat mayonnaise, frozen sweet potato fries, nectarines.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests for GRILLED ORANGE-GARLIC SHRIMP SKEWERS. On the side, make your own ROSEMARY-ROASTED RED POTATOES. Serve with BROCCOLI. Add a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and CRUSTY ROLLS. Cool down with MOCHA-HAZELNUT GRANITA for dessert.

Shopping List

U-10-size shrimp, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, flatleaf parsley, orange, coarse salt, freshly ground black pepper, green bell pepper, rosemary, red potatoes, broccoli, Boston lettuce, crusty rolls, chocolate-hazelnut spread (such as Nutella), sugar, instant coffee granules.

Sunday: Family

The family will enjoy another version of CHICKEN POLLO. Serve with CORN-ON-THE-COB and a LETTUCE WEDGE. Add CUBAN BREAD. For dessert, buy or make FLAN.

Plan

Save enough chicken, topping and corn for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, mojo marinade (such as Goya or Badia), onion, fresh parsley, canola oil, limes, corn-on-the-cob, lettuce, Cuban bread, flan.

Monday: Heat and Eat

For a simple meal, top heated canned reduced-sodium (rinsed) BLACK BEANS with slices of leftover CHICKEN and the onion/parsley topping. Alongside, add leftover CORN and CRUSTY BREAD. For dessert, FRESH PINEAPPLE garnished with toasted coconut will work.

Shopping List

canned reduced-sodium black beans, crusty bread, fresh pineapple, coconut.

Tuesday: Express

We might all sing the blues sometimes, but not when UPTOWN BLUES WRAPS are for dinner. Spread 1/2 cup reduced-fat blue cheese dressing almost to edge of 4 (10-inch) whole-grain fat-free tortillas. Spread 2 cups cooked rice and 2 cups barbecued shredded chicken (such as Lloyd's or another brand) evenly over dressing; top each with lettuce leaf. Place 1 drained, roasted red pepper (from 7 ounce jar) on lettuce. Fold edge of each tortilla up about 1 inch over filling; roll each tortilla tightly to make wrap. Cover with waxed paper and microwave tortillas 1 to 2 minutes on high (100 percent power) or until hot.

Serve with deli COLESLAW. Enjoy fresh CHERRIES for dessert.

Shopping List

reduced-fat blue cheese dressing, whole-grain fat-free tortillas, rice, barbecued shredded chicken (such as Lloyd's or another brand), lettuce, jar roasted red peppers, deli coleslaw, fresh cherries.

Wednesday: Meatless

Try TORTELLINI SOUP for a no-meat dinner. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-low in a 4-quart pot. Stir in 2 ribs chopped celery, 1 medium chopped carrot, 1 medium chopped onion and 4 cloves minced garlic; cover and cook 10 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Add 3 (14-ounce) cans vegetable broth and 2 cups water. Bring to boil; stir in 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated reduced-fat cheese tortellini and cook according to directions. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium cannellini beans, 1 (6-ounce) package baby spinach, 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Heat through.

Serve with a packaged GREEN SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. FRESH APRICOTS are dessert.

Shopping List

olive oil, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, vegetable broth, refrigerated reduced-fat cheese tortellini, canned reduced-sodium cannellini beans, packaged baby spinach, nutmeg, pepper, packaged green salad, garlic bread, fresh apricots.

Thursday: Kids

Take the night off and buy the kids a PIZZA for dinner. They'll like dipping RED BELL PEPPER STRIPS into ranch dressing on the side. For dessert, make a STRAWBERRY VANILLA SMOOTHIE. In a blender, combine 1 cup fresh strawberries, 1 cup orange juice, 1 cup fat-free vanilla ice cream, 1 cup ice cubes and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract. Blend until smooth.

Plan

Buy enough strawberries and save enough ice cream for Saturday.

Shopping List

pizza, red bell peppers, ranch dressing, fresh strawberries, orange juice, fat-free vanilla ice cream, pure vanilla extract.

Friday: Budget

Save some electricity and prepare STRAWBERRY AND CHICKEN SALAD tonight. Toss 1 (10-ounce) package torn romaine (or 8 cups) with 1 (8- to 10-ounce) package oven-roasted chicken breast, 3/4 cup orange sections, 2 cups sliced leftover fresh strawberries, 1/2 medium sliced red onion and 1/2 cup creamy poppy seed dressing. Garnish with toasted sliced almonds.

Serve with WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, top instant CHOCOLATE PUDDING (1 percent milk) with light whipped cream.

Shopping List

packaged romaine, packaged oven-roasted chicken breast, oranges, red onion, creamy poppy seed dressing, sliced almonds, whole-grain rolls, instant chocolate pudding, 1 percent milk, light whipped cream.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Serve your guests BROILED LAMB CHOPS. Brush the chops with a mixture of olive oil, garlic and dried oregano. Broil 1-inch-thick chops 3 to 4 inches from heat for 7 to 11 minutes; turn once.

Serve with WILD RICE AND ORZO. Add SPINACH SALAD garnished with goat cheese and toasted sliced almonds along with CRUSTY ROLLS. This TEXAS PEACH COBBLER served with leftover ICE CREAM got rave reviews from the guests.

Shopping List

lamb chops, olive oil, garlic, dried oregano, wild rice, orzo, butter, onion, frozen petite green peas, coarse salt, pepper, green onions, fresh spinach, goat cheese, almonds, crusty rolls, peaches, sugar, lemon, cinnamon, ginger, pure vanilla extract, unsalted butter, flour, baking powder, 1 percent milk.