Sunday: Family

The family will look forward to your own GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS with ROASTED RED POTATOES alongside. Dress up the table with PEACH, TOMATO AND BURRATA SALAD. Add CRUSTY BREAD. For dessert, slice BOSTON CREAM PIE.

Plan

Grill 2 extra chicken breasts and save enough pie for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless, skinless chicken breasts, red potatoes for roasting, peaches, tomatoes, coarse salt, fresh burrata cheese or fresh mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, extra-virgin olive oil, crusty bread, Boston cream pie.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make delicious use of leftover chicken breasts in HAWAIIAN SOFT TACOS. Cut leftover chicken into 1/2-inch strips. Heat 2 (16-ounce) cans slightly drained chili beans. Spoon about 1/3 cup beans into middle of 8 (7- to 8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas. Divide and top tortillas with the sliced chicken, diced fresh pineapple (1 cup total) and chopped green onions (1/2 cup total). Fold over and serve them with RICE. Leftover PIE is dessert.

Plan

Prepare enough rice for Wednesday.

Shopping List

canned chili beans, fat-free flour tortillas, fresh pineapple, green onions, rice.

Tuesday: Kids

This CHEESY PASTA AND BEAN BAKE is kid-friendly. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Prepare 1 pound penne pasta according to directions; drain and return to pot. Stir in 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, 2 (16-ounce) cans rinsed reduced-sodium kidney beans and 1 (26-ounce) jar of any red pasta sauce. Transfer to a 3-quart baking dish coated with cooking spray and top with 1 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until cheese is melted and golden.

Serve with RED BELL PEPPER STICKS and RANCH DRESSING for dipping. Add SOFT ROLLS. A fun way to eat KIWIFRUIT is to halve it and eat it with a spoon for dessert.

Shopping List

penne pasta, canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, canned reduced-sodium kidney beans, jar any red pasta sauce, cooking spray, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, red bell peppers, ranch dressing, soft rolls, kiwifruit.

Wednesday: Express

You'll impress everyone with your fast and delicious GREEK-STYLE MEATBALL KEBABS. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Alternately thread 1 (16- to 18-ounce) package frozen turkey or beef meatballs with 1 red or green bell pepper (cut into 3/4-inch pieces) on 4 to 6 metal skewers. Bake 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make a YOGURT SAUCE. Mix 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1/4 cup diced seeded cucumber, 1 large clove minced garlic, and coarse salt and pepper to taste. Serve the sauce with the kebabs and leftover RICE.

Add a packaged GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Fresh NECTARINES are a refreshing dessert.

Tip

You'll impress everyone with your fast and delicious GREEK-STYLE MEATBALL KEBABS. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Alternately thread 1 (16- to 18-ounce) package frozen turkey or beef meatballs with 1 red or green bell pepper (cut into 3/4-inch pieces) on 4 to 6 metal skewers. Bake 20 minutes.

Meanwhile, make a YOGURT SAUCE. Mix 1 cup plain fat-free yogurt, 1/4 cup diced seeded cucumber, 1 large clove minced garlic, and coarse salt and pepper to taste. Serve the sauce with the kebabs and leftover RICE.

Add a packaged GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Fresh NECTARINES are a refreshing dessert.

Shopping List

frozen turkey or beef meatballs, red or green bell pepper, plain fat-free yogurt, cucumber, garlic, coarse salt, pepper, packaged green salad, whole-grain rolls, nectarines.

Thursday: Budget

Save money and calories with BROILED (or grilled) TURKEY-ONION BURGERS on whole-grain hamburger buns. Mix ground turkey with dry onion-mushroom soup mix and form into patties before broiling. Serve with RED CABBAGE SLAW. Toss shredded red cabbage with reduced-fat coleslaw dressing and caraway seeds. Add CORN-ON-THE-COB. For dessert, RED AND GREEN GRAPES are good.

Shopping List

ground turkey, whole-grain hamburger buns, dry onion-mushroom soup mix, shredded red cabbage, reduced-fat coleslaw dressing, caraway seeds, corn-on-the-cob, red and green grapes.

Friday: Meatless

Start your no-meat dinner with an ANTIPASTO PLATTER. Arrange marinated artichokes, drained roasted red peppers, mushrooms and olives from the deli (or jarred) on a lettuce-lined platter. That was easy, and so is your main entree: frozen VEGETABLE LASAGNA. Serve with GARLIC BREAD. For a simple dessert, DRAGON FRUIT passes the test.

Shopping List

marinated artichokes, roasted red peppers, mushrooms and olives (all from the deli or jarred), lettuce, frozen vegetable lasagna, garlic bread, dragon fruit.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests for PORK STIR-FRY. Serve the sweet-hot combo over CELLOPHANE NOODLES (or rice). Add a MIXED GREENS SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD. For dessert, PINEAPPLE BRULEE will impress any guest.

Tip

Invite guests for PORK STIR-FRY. Serve the sweet-hot combo over CELLOPHANE NOODLES (or rice). Add a MIXED GREENS SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD. For dessert, PINEAPPLE BRULEE will impress any guest.

Shopping List

boneless pork loin, chili powder, crushed red pepper flakes, cumin, cornstarch, reduced-sodium soy sauce, canola oil, fresh carrots, bok choy, red bell pepper, walnut pieces, cellophane noodles (or rice), salad greens, crusty bread, fresh pineapple, light brown sugar, any fruit sorbet, fresh mint.

Sunday: Family

Enjoy family day with CAESAR BEEF KEBABS on the menu. Serve the juicy kebabs with RICE tossed with sliced green onions and chopped red bell pepper.

Add fresh steamed YELLOW SQUASH, a MIXED GREENS SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS to the feast. For dessert, top ANGEL FOOD CAKE with FRESH RASPBERRIES and light whipped cream.

Plan

Prepare 2 extra kebabs and save enough raspberries for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless beef top sirloin, new potatoes, red bell pepper, onion, non-creamy Caesar dressing (such as Ken's or another brand), coarse salt, pepper, rice, green onions, fresh yellow squash, salad greens, whole-grain rolls, angel food cake, fresh raspberries, light whipped cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use Sunday's leftover beef kebabs for SOUTHWESTERN BEEF HASH. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 3 cups frozen O'Brien potatoes for 5 minutes on medium-high. Stir in 1 cup salsa and the leftover diced kebabs. Continue cooking 8 to 10 minutes or until potatoes are lightly browned; stir occasionally. Garnish with sliced green onions and ripe olive slices. Serve with a crisp LETTUCE WEDGE and CORNBREAD (from a mix). Spoon leftover RASPBERRIES over fat-free VANILLA ICE CREAM for dessert.

Plan

Save enough cornbread for Tuesday; save enough ice cream for Saturday.

Shopping List

frozen O'Brien potatoes, salsa, green onions, ripe olives, lettuce, cornbread mix, fat-free vanilla ice cream.

Tuesday: Budget

Beans are a tasty money-saver, as FIESTA BLACK BEAN "PAELLA" proves. Cook 1 (8- to 10-ounce) package yellow rice mix according to directions. To the cooked rice, add 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium black beans and 1 cup frozen petite green peas (thawed). Let stand, covered, 5 minutes.

Meanwhile, cook 6 to 8 ounces smoked turkey sausage (cut into 1/4-inch slices) on medium until lightly browned; stir in 2 medium chopped plum tomatoes to the sausage. Add to rice mixture; toss lightly and serve.

Add a GREEN SALAD and warm the leftover CORNBREAD. For dessert, enjoy FRESH PINEAPPLE.

Shopping List

packaged yellow rice mix, canned reduced-sodium black beans, frozen petite green peas, smoked turkey sausage, plum tomatoes, salad greens, fresh pineapple.

Wednesday: Express

Before summer escapes, serve an all-time favorite, BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES, on whole-grain toast. Use garden tomatoes and spread a little low-fat mayonnaise on the toast. Add deli POTATO SALAD and DILL PICKLES to the plate. FRESH SLICED PEACHES are about the best dessert ever.

Shopping List

bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, whole-grain bread, low-fat mayonnaise, deli potato salad, dill pickles, fresh peaches.

Thursday: Meatless

Stay cool tonight with TEX-MEX SPUDS. Microwave 4 (6- to 8-ounce) baking potatoes 8 to 12 minutes (or about 6 minutes per pound). Slash the tops and top with guacamole, salsa and reduced-fat sour cream. Serve with a bowl of CORN CHOWDER and add BAKED TORTILLA CHIPS. For dessert, enjoy sliced CANTALOUPE.

Plan

Bake extra potatoes for Friday.

Shopping List

baking potatoes, guacamole, salsa, reduced-fat sour cream, canned corn chowder, baked tortilla chips, cantaloupe.

Friday: Kids

Treat the kids to ooey-gooey CHICKEN CHEDDAR GRILL. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Layer French bread (sliced in half lengthwise) with shredded 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced deli chicken (or turkey), drained mild salsa and more cheese. Place on a cookie sheet and bake 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is melted; slice.

Serve with OVEN POTATO WEDGES. Cut leftover baked potatoes into wedges, coat with cooking spray and bake at 425 degrees until hot.

Add deli CARROT SALAD. Slice WATERMELON for dessert.

Shopping List

French bread, 50 percent reduced-fat cheddar cheese, sliced deli chicken or turkey, mild salsa, cooking spray, deli carrot salad, watermelon.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Surprise your guests with LEMONY SHRIMP RISOTTO. Serve the easy dish with a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. For dessert, CHILI CHOCOLATE BROWNIES with leftover fat-free VANILLA ICE CREAM will be another surprise. Garnish with fresh RASPBERRIES if desired.

Shopping List

lemons, fat-free chicken broth, dry white wine, butter, olive oil, shallot, arborio rice, frozen petite green peas, shelled and deveined medium shrimp or packaged frozen medium shrimp, coarse salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, Boston lettuce, Italian bread, package chocolate fudge brownie mix, ancho chili pepper powder, chipotle chili pepper powder, cinnamon, pure vanilla extract, chocolate chips or chunks, cooking spray, fresh raspberries if desired.

Sunday: Family

The family will welcome SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH FRUITED RICE. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; rub mixture onto both sides of 4 well-trimmed boneless pork chops (about 5 ounces each and 3/4-inch thick). Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high; cook chops 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup long-grain rice according to directions, adding 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup dried apricots (chopped) to cooking water. Serve chops on top of rice mixture.

Serve the savory combo with frozen petite GREEN PEAS and a ROMAINE SALAD. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS.

For dessert, make BUTTERSCOTCH PARFAITS. Layer instant vanilla and butterscotch puddings (made with 1 percent milk) in tall dessert glasses. Top with fat-free whipped cream.

Tip

The family will welcome SPICED PORK CHOPS WITH FRUITED RICE. In a small bowl, combine 3/4 teaspoon cumin, 3/4 teaspoon coriander, 1/8 teaspoon cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; rub mixture onto both sides of 4 well-trimmed boneless pork chops (about 5 ounces each and 3/4-inch thick). Heat 2 teaspoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high; cook chops 5 to 7 minutes, turning once.

Meanwhile, prepare 1 cup long-grain rice according to directions, adding 1/4 cup raisins and 1/4 cup dried apricots (chopped) to cooking water. Serve chops on top of rice mixture.

Serve the savory combo with frozen petite GREEN PEAS and a ROMAINE SALAD. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS.

For dessert, make BUTTERSCOTCH PARFAITS. Layer instant vanilla and butterscotch puddings (made with 1 percent milk) in tall dessert glasses. Top with fat-free whipped cream.

Plan

Make enough parfaits for Monday.

Shopping List

cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, boneless pork chops, canola oil, long-grain rice, raisins, dried apricots, frozen petite green peas, romaine, whole-grain rolls, instant vanilla and butterscotch puddings, 1 percent milk, fat-free whipped cream.

Monday: Budget

With so much flavor in FARFALLE WITH PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES AND CAPERS IN WHITE WINE SAUCE, you'll forget its low cost. Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and GARLIC BREAD. Leftover PARFAITS are a good dessert.

Shopping List

farfalle (bow-tie) pasta, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic, onion, red bell peppers, coarse salt, black pepper, canned water-packed artichoke hearts, capers, dried oregano, dry white wine, flatleaf parsley, lettuce, garlic bread.

Tuesday: Meatless

You won't miss meat when you have ROASTED VEGETABLE COUSCOUS for dinner. Use some of your garden CUCUMBERS (sliced in vinegar) on the side, along with CRUSTY ROLLS. For dessert, juicy CANTALOUPE WEDGES are perfect.

Plan

Save enough vegetable couscous for Wednesday.

Shopping List

sweet potato, red onion, fresh zucchini squash, olive oil, coarse salt, black peppercorns, vegetable broth, packaged couscous, green onions, kalamata olives, canned reduced-sodium chickpeas or garbanzo beans, cashew nuts, fresh parsley, orange juice, cinnamon, cayenne pepper, cucumbers, vinegar, crusty rolls, cantaloupe.

Wednesday: Heat and Eat

Make STUFFED PITAS with the heated leftover couscous stuffed into whole-grain pita bread. If you'd like, stir canned (drained) chicken breast (or other cooked chicken) into the couscous before heating. Add deli COLESLAW on the side. Slice WATERMELON for dessert.

Shopping List

whole-grain pita bread, canned chicken breast if desired, deli coleslaw, watermelon.

Thursday: Express

For a quick meal, spoon deli CHICKEN SALAD on a platter covered with a packaged GREEN SALAD and top with roasted slivered almonds. Add WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. For dessert, FRESH CHERRIES couldn't be better.

Shopping List

deli chicken salad, packaged green salad, silvered almonds, whole-grain bread, fresh cherries.

Friday: Kids

No need to make the kids stand on their heads for UPSIDE-DOWN PIZZA. Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound lean ground beef for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain well. Stir in 1 (15-ounce) can Italian-style tomato sauce; heat through. Transfer mixture to a shallow 2-quart baking dish. Sprinkle with 1 cup shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese. Flatten the biscuits from a 10-ounce (10 each) package reduced-fat or regular refrigerated biscuits and place on top of cheese. Bake 15 minutes or until biscuits are golden.

Serve with CELERY STICKS. For dessert, slurp fat-free STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, canned Italian-style tomato sauce, shredded reduced-fat mozzarella cheese, refrigerated reduced-fat or regular biscuits, celery, fat-free strawberry ice cream.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite friends, fire up the grill, and prepare your GRILLED TUNA STEAKS and GRILLED ZUCCHINI (thick slices, cut on the diagonal). Brush tuna and zucchini with balsamic vinaigrette dressing before grilling. Serve with delicious RED, WHITE AND BLUE POTATO SALAD and SOURDOUGH BREAD. Make or buy a BLUEBERRY PIE for dessert.

Shopping List

tuna steaks, fresh zucchini squash, balsamic vinaigrette dressing, small red, white and blue potatoes, green onions, reduced-fat sour cream, low-fat mayonnaise, white wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, sugar, coarse salt, pepper, crumbled blue cheese, sourdough bread, homemade or store-bought blueberry pie.