Sunday: Family

Make family day fuss-free with OVEN-FRIED DIJON CHICKEN. Serve with your SCALLOPED POTATOES, SUGAR SNAP PEAS, a SPINACH SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD. Buy a BOSTON CREAM PIE for dessert.

Plan

Prepare enough plain bone-in, skinless chicken thighs for Monday.

Shopping List

bone-in, skinless chicken legs and thighs, Dijon mustard, herb-seasoned stuffing mix, onion powder, cooking spray, coarse salt, scalloped potatoes, sugar snap peas, fresh spinach, crusty bread, Boston cream pie.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover (cooked) plain chicken thighs for CHICKEN ENCHILADAS with AVOCADO CORN SALAD. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Microwave 8 (6-inch) corn tortillas according to package directions until pliable. Divide shredded cooked chicken thighs among tortillas, then divide 3/4 cup (of 2 cups total) shredded cheddar-jack Mexican-style cheese and top with more chicken. Roll and place seam-side down in a single layer in an 11-by-7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Pour 1 (10-ounce) can enchilada sauce over all; sprinkle with remaining 1 1/4 cups cheese. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until hot.

Meanwhile, combine 1 diced avocado, 1 pint halved grape tomatoes, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed no-salt-added corn kernels, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and coarse salt and pepper to taste; toss gently. Serve with enchiladas. Add canned reduced-sodium PINTO BEANS on the side. For dessert, ORANGE SECTIONS are easy.

Shopping List

corn tortillas, shredded cheddar-jack Mexican-style cheese, cooking spray, enchilada sauce, avocado, grape tomatoes, canned no-salt-added corn kernels, lime, coarse salt, pepper, canned reduced-sodium pinto beans, orange sections.

Tuesday: Budget

Pinch a few pennies with GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES on the menu. Serve with heated STEWED TOMATOES (canned) drizzled with olive oil and a MIXED GREENS SALAD. Enjoy RED AND GREEN GRAPES for dessert.

Shopping List

any bread, deli ham and cheese for sandwiches, canned stewed tomatoes, olive oil, salad greens, red and green grapes.

Wednesday: Express

For a fast meal, try STUFFED PITAS WITH TUNA CAPONATA. Mix drained albacore tuna and caponata (eggplant appetizer in jar or can). Stuff into lettuce-lined whole-wheat pita bread. Serve with fresh VEGETABLE STICKS and deli MINESTRONE SOUP topped with freshly grated parmesan cheese. TROPICAL FRUIT is good for dessert.

Shopping List

albacore tuna, caponata (eggplant appetizer in jar or can), lettuce, whole-wheat pita bread, fresh vegetable sticks, deli minestrone soup, parmesan cheese, tropical fruit.

Thursday: Meatless

BASIL AND GARLIC TORTELLINI is an alternative to meat tonight. Serve with a ROMAINE SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. For a light dessert, PINEAPPLE CHUNKS with toasted coconut is good.

Shopping List

packaged frozen cheese tortellini, canola oil, packaged sliced mushrooms, canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, basil, garlic salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, romaine, garlic bread, pineapple chunks, coconut.

Friday: Kids

Kids always welcome BURGER NIGHT when they can choose their favorite kind. Whatever the choice, serve them on whole-grain buns along with LETTUCE AND TOMATO. Add oven-fried POTATO WEDGES (frozen).

Make them "EGGS" ON TOAST for dessert. Toast 4 slices frozen cinnamon French toast according to directions. When cool, place on serving plates. Using an ice cream spade (not a scoop), top each slice with fat-free vanilla ice cream. Make two shallow depressions in ice cream with back of a spoon. Place 2 apricot halves (from 15-ounce can of apricots in light syrup), round-side up, in depressions. Spoon apricot syrup over "eggs" and serve.

Shopping List

any burgers, whole-grain buns, lettuce, tomato, frozen potato wedges, frozen cinnamon French toast, fat-free vanilla ice cream, canned apricots in light syrup.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite friends for FETTUCCINE AND SPINACH WITH GORGONZOLA SAUCE, a company-friendly pasta. Serve with an ARUGULA SALAD and BAGUETTES. Buy FRUIT TARTS for dessert.

Shopping List

packaged refrigerated fettuccine, butter, flour, canned evaporated low-fat milk, crumbled Gorgonzola cheese, coarse salt, pepper, packaged fresh baby spinach, arugula, baguettes, fruit tarts.

Sunday: Family

Mark family day with a feast of ORANGE-GLAZED PORK LOIN. Buy MASHED SWEET POTATOES (refrigerated) to go alongside. Delicious FROSTED CAULIFLOWER will convert any non-vegetable eater. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Place 1 medium head cauliflower (trimmed and cored) in an 8-by-8-inch baking dish; cover with waxed paper. Microwave on high (100 percent power) 6 minutes per pound. Let stand 2 minutes; drain well.

Meanwhile, combine 1/3 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1/2 cup shredded 50 percent light jalapeno cheddar cheese. Spread over cauliflower; bake 5 minutes until lightly browned. Garnish with chopped fresh dill if desired.

Add a GREENS SALAD and SOURDOUGH BREAD. Buy a COCONUT CAKE for dessert.

Plan

Save enough pork and cake for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless pork loin roast, cooking spray, coarsely ground pepper, coarse salt, orange marmalade, Creole or other spicy mustard, fresh rosemary, flour, unsalted chicken broth, mashed sweet potatoes (refrigerated), fresh head cauliflower, low-fat mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, 50 percent light jalapeno cheddar cheese, fresh dill if desired, salad greens, sourdough bread, coconut cake.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover pork in CAESAR SALAD PITAS. For one pita: Combine 1/2 cup chopped cooked pork, 1 cup torn romaine and 2 tablespoons Caesar salad dressing. Slice 1 inch off top of whole-grain pita bread. Fill with salad mixture. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese. Wrap filled pita in foil and serve with deli TOMATO RICE SOUP. Leftover CAKE is your dessert.

Shopping List

romaine, Caesar salad dressing, whole-grain pita bread, parmesan cheese, deli tomato rice soup.

Tuesday: Budget

Budgets and burgers go together like GRILLED TURKEY BURGERS and TANGY-SWEET SAUCE. Combine 3 tablespoons apricot jam, 1/3 cup ketchup and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. Spread on burgers, top with a Vidalia onion (or other sweet onion) slice, and serve on whole-grain hamburger buns. Add BAKED POTATO WEDGES and a LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD. PEACHES are good for dessert.

Shopping List

ground turkey for burgers, apricot jam, ketchup, pepper, Vidalia (or other sweet onion), whole-grain hamburger buns, potatoes for baked wedges, lettuce, tomatoes, peaches.

Wednesday: Meatless

It's delicious and pretty, so try ANGEL HAIR PASTA WITH PINK TOMATO SAUCE tonight. Cook 8 ounces angel hair pasta according to directions.

Meanwhile, place 3 medium cored and quartered plum tomatoes in a food processor or blender and blend 1 minute or until smooth and light pink; set aside. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium. Add 2 cloves thinly sliced garlic and 1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper; cook 1 1/2 minutes. Add 1 cup frozen green peas (thawed), 2/3 cup roasted red peppers (drained and chopped) and 1 teaspoon dried basil. Cook and stir 2 minutes. Add tomatoes and heat just to boiling. Remove from heat. Drain pasta and transfer to skillet. Stir over medium heat until pasta is well-mixed with sauce. Spoon onto 4 plates and sprinkle with 4 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Serve immediately with a SPINACH SALAD and CRUSTY ROLLS. Try PEARS for dessert.

Plan

Cook 1 cup green peas and 4 slices bacon for Thursday.

Shopping List

angel hair pasta, plum tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, crushed red pepper, frozen green peas, jar roasted red peppers, dried basil, parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, crusty rolls, pears.

Thursday: Express

There's no cooking tonight with HAM AND MACARONI SALAD. In a large bowl, toss together 2 pounds deli macaroni salad, 8 ounces diced ham (packaged), 1 cup cooked green peas (frozen), 4 ounces packaged cheddar and mozzarella cheese cubes and 4 slices crumbled cooked bacon; toss to mix. Serve on LETTUCE leaves with CORNBREAD (from a mix) on the side. FRESH TROPICAL FRUIT is a good dessert.

Shopping List

deli macaroni salad, packaged diced ham, frozen green peas, packaged cheddar and mozzarella cheese cubes, bacon, lettuce, cornbread mix, fresh tropical fruit.

Friday: Kids

Kids and adults will like CHICKEN AND PEANUT NOODLES. Serve with BABY CARROTS and SESAME BREAD STICKS. APPLE SLICES are a crunchy dessert.

Shopping List

peanut oil, chicken tenders, garlic, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, balsamic vinegar, light soy sauce, crushed red pepper, packaged chicken-flavored ramen noodles, frozen mixed pepper strips, green onions, baby carrots, sesame bread sticks, apple slices.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Our guests enjoyed flavorful MOROCCAN SHRIMP WITH COUSCOUS. Serve with a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and FLATBREAD. LEMON MERINGUE PIE is the grand finale.

Shopping List

paprika, coarse salt, cumin, curry powder, cayenne pepper, cinnamon, golden raisins or other dried fruit bits, unsalted chicken broth, couscous, butter, peeled and deveined large shrimp, plain low-fat yogurt, fresh cilantro if desired, Boston lettuce, flatbread, lemon meringue pie.

Sunday: Family

Gather the family for an Easter celebration with HONEYBAKED HAM (or spiral-sliced ham) on the menu. Serve the ham with SCALLOPED POTATOES and GREEN PEA SALAD WITH DILL. Add COLESLAW and BISCUITS. For dessert, buy or make some colorful EASTER CUPCAKES. Add a scoop of fat-free VANILLA ICE CREAM for an ice cream-and-cake kind of dessert.

Plan

Save enough ham, potatoes, coleslaw and cupcakes for Monday. Save enough ice cream for Wednesday and more ham for Thursday.

Shopping List

HoneyBaked Ham (or spiral-sliced ham), scalloped potatoes, frozen petite peas, Duke's Mayonnaise (or another brand), sugar, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, green onions, fresh dill, fresh mint or tarragon, coarse salt, pepper, coleslaw, biscuits, Easter cupcakes, fat-free vanilla ice cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make HAM and SWISS SANDWICHES with Sunday's leftovers. Spread honey mustard on rye bread and layer with Swiss cheese and ham slices. Alongside, heat the leftover POTATOES and add leftover COLESLAW. Leftover CUPCAKES make an easy dessert.

Shopping List

Honey mustard, rye bread, Swiss cheese.

Tuesday: Express

We had TORTELLINI SOUP on the table in no time. Bring 8 cups unsalted chicken broth to boil. Add 2 teaspoons canola oil to broth and about 1 pound frozen cheese tortellini; cook 10 to 12 minutes. Add 1 to 1 1/2 cups cooked chopped chicken breast (or canned chicken breast) and 10 ounces fresh baby spinach. Heat through and serve. Add a packaged GREENS SALAD and BREAD STICKS. Try KIWIFRUIT for dessert.

Shopping List

unsalted chicken broth, canola oil, frozen cheese tortellini, cooked chopped or canned chicken breast, fresh baby spinach, packaged salad greens, bread sticks, kiwifruit.

Wednesday: Kids

Watch the kids lap up GRILLED CHICKEN "PIZZA." Coat both sides of 10 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas with cooking spray; place on a baking sheet. Broil until slightly toasted; turn and toast other side. Heat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, combine 1 (10-ounce) can mild diced tomatoes and green chilies and 1 (16-ounce) can fat-free refried beans.

For each pizza, spread 1/4 cup tomato-bean mixture over 1 tortilla. Top with equal amounts cooked chicken breast and 1/4 cup (2 1/2 cups total) shredded 50 percent light cheddar cheese, then another tortilla. Repeat layering, ending with cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until heated though. Top with lettuce and chopped red bell pepper. For dessert, top leftover ICE CREAM with BUTTERSCOTCH SAUCE.

Shopping List

fat-free flour tortillas, cooking spray, canned mild diced tomatoes and green chilies, canned fat-free refried beans, cooked chicken breast, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, lettuce, red bell pepper, butterscotch sauce.

Thursday: Budget

We all love low-cost, delicious food, and BROWN RICE WITH HAM AND APPLES is a good example. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple juice, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 peeled, diced Golden Delicious apple, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boil; add 1 cup uncooked brown rice and sliced white parts of 4 green onions. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup diced leftover ham and sliced green parts of green onions. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add a SPINACH SALAD and CRACKERS. PLUMS are dessert.

Tip

We all love low-cost, delicious food, and BROWN RICE WITH HAM AND APPLES is a good example. In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup apple juice, 1 1/4 cups water, 1 peeled, diced Golden Delicious apple, 1/4 cup raisins, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boil; add 1 cup uncooked brown rice and sliced white parts of 4 green onions. Return to boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 30 to 45 minutes, or until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup diced leftover ham and sliced green parts of green onions. Cover and let stand 5 minutes. Add a SPINACH SALAD and CRACKERS. PLUMS are dessert.

Shopping List

apple juice, Golden Delicious apple, raisins, butter, coarse salt, pepper, brown rice, green onions, fresh spinach, crackers, plums.

Friday: Meatless

BLACK BEAN AND CORN SOUP is always a favorite. Serve it with a ROMAINE SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, top instant VANILLA PUDDING (made with 1 percent milk) with CHOCOLATE SAUCE.

Shopping List

dry black beans, frozen whole-kernel corn, onion, garlic, cumin, coarse salt, ground coriander, hot pepper sauce, canned Mexican-style stewed tomatoes, medium salsa, romaine, whole-grain rolls, vanilla pudding mix, 1 percent milk, chocolate sauce.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Take a trip to France for delicious PROVENCAL CHICKEN. Serve it with BAKED MASHED POTATOES. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Prepare mashed potatoes using 1 percent milk and reduced-fat sour cream for the liquid. Spoon potatoes into a baking dish and top with shredded 50 percent light cheddar cheese. Bake 5 minutes or until cheese is melted.

Serve with FRENCH (thin) GREEN BEANS with FRESH SLICED MUSHROOMS. Add a MIXED GREENS SALAD. For dessert, serve ORANGE SECTIONS WITH GRAND MARNIER. Toss peeled, sectioned oranges with a little orange-flavored liqueur. Serve topped with shaved semisweet chocolate.

TIPS: Make the potatoes a day ahead and reheat in the microwave on high (100 percent power), 1 minute per cup of potatoes. Add the cheese and broil until cheese melts. Make the chicken the day ahead so flavors blend.

Shopping List

olive oil, coarse salt, whole black peppercorns, dry red wine, fresh rosemary, bone-in skinless chicken legs and thighs, garlic, light brown sugar, tomato paste, potatoes to mash, 1 percent milk, reduced-fat sour cream, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, French (thin) green beans, fresh sliced mushrooms, salad greens, oranges, Grand Marnier (or another orange-flavored liqueur), semisweet chocolate.