Sunday: Family

For family day, prepare GARLIC-HONEY MARINATED PORK LOIN. In a large shallow pan, combine 3/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 3/4 cup honey, 6 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce, 3 tablespoons dry sherry and 6 cloves minced garlic; mix well. Add 1 (3- to 3 1/2-pound) boneless pork loin; turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate 8 to 12 hours. Turn occasionally.

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place roast on a rack in a shallow roasting pan and discard marinade; bake 20 minutes per pound or until thermometer inserted in thickest part of pork reaches 145 degrees. Remove from oven, tent with foil and let stand 5 minutes before slicing.

Serve with ORZO WITH GREEN BEANS AND WALNUTS, a SPINACH SALAD and DINNER ROLLS. Buy a COCONUT CREAM PIE for dessert.

Plan

Marinate the pork a day ahead. Save enough pork and pie for Monday.

Shopping List

lemons, honey, reduced-sodium soy sauce, dry sherry, garlic, boneless pork loin, orzo, packaged ready-to-cook green beans, cider vinegar, olive oil, red curry powder, garlic powder, coarse salt, walnuts, red bell pepper, fresh spinach, dinner rolls, coconut cream pie.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make a PORK STIR-FRY tonight using the leftover pork, cut into 1/2-inch pieces, frozen stir-fry vegetables and stir-fry sauce. Spoon it over BROWN RICE. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Slice the leftover PIE for dessert.

Shopping List

frozen stir-fry vegetables, stir-fry sauce, brown rice, whole-grain rolls.

Tuesday: Budget

Up your fiber intake with PENNE WITH ZUCCHINI AND RICOTTA. Serve with MIXED GREENS and GARLIC BREAD. For dessert, sliced MELON (any kind) is good.

Shopping List

olive oil, garlic, zucchini, coarse salt, pepper, multigrain penne pasta, part-skim ricotta cheese, parmesan cheese, dried marjoram, salad greens, garlic bread, any melon.

Wednesday: Express

Take it easy tonight as you prepare TUNA-STUFFED TOMATOES (deli tuna salad stuffed into hollowed-out tomatoes). Garnish with chopped fresh dill. Serve the stuffed tomatoes with BEAN SOUP and WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD or ROLLS. PEACHES are a juicy dessert.

Shopping List

deli tuna salad, tomatoes to stuff, fresh dill, bean soup, whole-grain bread or rolls, peaches.

Thursday: Kids

Kids won't have to worry about crumbly taco shells with this EASY TACO DINNER. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1/2 pound ground turkey breast and 1/2 pound lean ground beef with 1 medium chopped onion for 10 minutes on medium or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 1 (1.25-ounce) envelope reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix and 1 cup water. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low. Simmer, uncovered, for 10 minutes while stirring occasionally. Place 1 (12-ounce) package baked tortilla chips on a serving platter; spoon meat mixture over chips.

Serve these toppings on the side: 1/2 small head shredded lettuce, 2 medium chopped tomatoes, 1 (2 1/4-ounce) can drained sliced black olives, 1 cup shredded 50 percent light cheddar cheese and 2/3 cup reduced-fat sour cream. Add fresh PINEAPPLE SPEARS for something sweet.

Shopping List

ground turkey breast, lean ground beef, onion, reduced-sodium taco seasoning mix, baked tortilla chips, lettuce, tomatoes, canned black olives, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, fresh pineapple spears.

Friday: Meatless

Make TORTELLINI SOUP for a quick, no-meat meal. In a Dutch oven, mix together 2 (14-ounce) cans unsalted vegetable broth, 2 (14 1/2-ounce) cans diced tomatoes with garlic and onion with juice, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium cannellini beans and 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low and add 3 cups coarsely chopped fresh spinach leaves and 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated cheese tortellini. Cover and simmer 10 to 15 minutes or until tortellini is tender. Add coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Serve with freshly grated parmesan cheese if desired.

Add a LETTUCE WEDGE with GRAPE TOMATOES, CRUSTY BREAD and FRESH BLUEBERRIES.

Shopping List

canned unsalted vegetable broth, canned diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, canned reduced-sodium cannellini beans, fresh mushrooms, fresh spinach, packaged refrigerated cheese tortellini, coarse salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, lettuce, grape tomatoes, crusty bread, fresh blueberries.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

SHORT-CUT PAELLA was a winner with our guests. Serve with a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and BAGUETTES on the side.

For dessert, RASPBERRY PIE CUTIES are fun and easy. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll 1 box refrigerated piecrusts on work surface. Cut 6 (3 1/2- to 4-inch) rounds from each using a biscuit or other cutter; discard scraps. Fit rounds into 12 ungreased regular-size muffin cups, pressing in gently. Spoon about 2 tablespoons raspberry pie filling (from a 21-ounce can) into each cup. Bake 14 to 18 minutes or until golden brown and bubbly. Serve these cuties with a dab of VANILLA ICE CREAM.

TIPS: Use regular ice cream rather than fat-free to reduce the sugar. Limit the amount of the ice cream. Substitute any pie filling for raspberry.

Shopping List

bacon, onion, smoked sausage, long-grain white rice, Italian seasoning, turmeric, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, unsalted chicken broth, can no-salt-added diced tomatoes, uncooked peeled and deveined shrimp, frozen petite peas, black pepper, Boston lettuce, baguettes, refrigerated piecrusts, canned raspberry pie filling, vanilla ice cream.

Sunday: Family

Fire up the grill for your GRILLED CHICKEN. Add this light and summery BACON AND BASIL PASTA SALAD, a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and CRUSTY ROLLS. Buy a CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE for dessert.

Plan

Save enough pasta salad and cake for Monday.

Shopping List

chicken to grill, penne pasta, bacon, grape tomatoes, bell peppers (red, orange or green or mixture), green onions, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, olive oil, fresh basil, coarse salt, black pepper, Boston lettuce, crusty rolls, chocolate layer cake.

Monday: Budget

Celebrate Independence Day the all-American way with GRILLED BURGERS on whole-grain buns. Don't forget the sliced onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise and mustard. On the side, leftover PASTA SALAD is good. WATERMELON and leftover CAKE are celebration desserts.

Plan

Save enough watermelon for Tuesday.

Shopping List

burgers to grill, whole-grain buns, onions, lettuce, tomatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, watermelon.

Tuesday: Meatless

We didn't miss meat at all with TANDOORI GARBANZO AND TOMATO STEW on the menu. Serve it with JASMINE RICE, CUCUMBER SPEARS and CRUSTY BREAD. Slice some leftover WATERMELON for dessert.

Plan

Save enough stew for Wednesday.

Shopping List

olive oil, onion, garlic, fresh gingerroot, garam masala or curry powder, canned no-salt-added fire-roasted tomatoes, canned reduced-sodium garbanzo beans, cilantro, lemon, coarse salt, pepper, plain fat-free yogurt, jasmine rice, cucumbers, crusty bread.

Wednesday: Heat and Eat

Thin the leftover stew with unsalted chicken broth and make a delicious SOUP. Garnish it with reduced-fat SOUR CREAM. Add a SPINACH SALAD with hard-cooked EGG WEDGES and PITA BREAD. Try FRESH BLUEBERRIES for dessert.

Shopping List

unsalted chicken broth, reduced-fat sour cream, fresh spinach, eggs, pita bread, fresh blueberries.

Thursday: Kids

No kid will be able to resist BEEF AND NOODLE SKILLET. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound lean ground beef on medium-high for 5 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 cups uncooked medium no-yolk noodles, 1 cup frozen corn, 1/2 cup sliced green onions, 1 cup water, 1/2 cup mild salsa and 2 (8-ounce) cans no-salt-added tomato sauce. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until noodles are desired doneness. Stir occasionally.

Serve BABY CARROTS with PEANUT BUTTER and BREAD STICKS. For dessert, the children can help prepare BANANA PUDDING (instant) using skim milk and sliced bananas.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, medium no-yolk noodles, frozen corn, green onions, mild salsa, canned no-salt-added tomato sauce, baby carrots, peanut butter, bread sticks, instant banana pudding, skim milk, bananas.

Friday: Express

You'll have CHICKEN FAJITAS on the table in no time. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium-high; add 3/4 cup chopped onion. Cook 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Add 2 medium green bell peppers cut into 1/2-inch pieces; stir frequently. Stir in 1 (10-ounce) package cooked mesquite or other refrigerated flavored chicken (such as Perdue or another brand). Cook 2 minutes or until chicken is hot; stir frequently. Spoon about 1/2 cup chicken filling onto each of 8 (7- to 8-inch) warmed fat-free flour tortillas. Top with 1 tablespoon salsa and 1 tablespoon guacamole. Roll and serve immediately.

Serve with canned reduced-sodium BLACK BEANS. How about FRESH STRAWBERRIES with light whipped cream for dessert?

Plan

Buy enough strawberries for Saturday.

Shopping List

canola oil, onion, green bell peppers, packaged cooked mesquite or other refrigerated flavored chicken (such as Perdue or another brand), fat-free flour tortillas, salsa, guacamole, canned reduced-sodium black beans, strawberries, light whipped cream.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Your guests will enjoy GRILLED DIJON LAMB CHOPS. Serve with CORN-ON-THE-COB and SLICED TOMATOES drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with crumbled FETA CHEESE and sliced FRESH BASIL. Add WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. An easy STRAWBERRY PIE (frozen) topped with leftover fresh STRAWBERRIES is worthy of any guest.

Shopping List

extra-virgin olive oil, Dijon mustard, lemon, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, hot sauce, paprika, coarse salt, lamb shoulder chops, corn-on-the-cob, tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, fresh basil, whole-grain bread, frozen strawberry pie.

Sunday: Family

Buy a spiral-sliced HAM for family day and accompany it with SPINACH SOUFFLE (frozen). Add BAKED SWEET POTATOES, deli COLESLAW and BISCUITS. Make PEACH BERRY CRISP WITH OATMEAL-PEANUT TOPPING for dessert.

Plan

Save enough ham and berry crisp and bake enough sweet potatoes for Monday.

Shopping List

spiral-sliced ham, frozen spinach souffle, sweet potatoes to bake, deli coleslaw, biscuits, cooking spray, firm ripe peaches, blueberries, white sugar, all-purpose flour, pure vanilla extract, cinnamon, ground ginger, rolled oats, light peanut flour (such as Jif or another brand), light brown sugar, lightly salted cocktail peanuts, coarse salt, unsalted butter.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use some of the leftover ham for GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICHES. Serve with baked SWEET POTATO WEDGES. Heat oven to 425 degrees, cut baked sweet potatoes into wedges, sprinkle with cinnamon and bake 10 minutes or until hot. Add a GREENS SALAD. Warm the leftover CRISP for dessert.

Shopping List

bread and cheese for sandwiches, cinnamon, salad greens.

Tuesday: Budget

Budget-friendly TEXAS TAMALES are big on flavor. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Remove tamale wrappers and excess fat from 24 canned tamales. Place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine 2 (10 3/4-ounce) cans chicken a la king (such as Swanson's or another brand), 1 (12-ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk and 1 (4-ounce) can chopped green chilies; mix well. Pour over tamales. Top with 1 cup shredded 50 percent light cheddar or jalapeno cheddar cheese. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until bubbly.

Serve with SPANISH RICE (packaged) and a MIXED GREENS SALAD. Finish with PAPAYA SLICES for dessert.

Shopping List

canned tamales, cooking spray, canned chicken a la king (such as Swanson's or another brand), canned fat-free evaporated milk, canned chopped green chilies, 50 percent light cheddar or jalapeno cheddar cheese, packaged Spanish rice, mixed salad greens, papaya.

Wednesday: Express

Try a frozen FAMILY MEAL, such as Birds Eye or another brand. Up the quantity and lower the sodium by adding extra vegetables to the mixture. Serve with a packaged CAESAR SALAD and CRUSTY ROLLS. PEARS are dessert.

Shopping List

frozen family meal (such as Birds Eye or another brand), extra vegetables, packaged Caesar salad, crusty rolls, pears.

Thursday: Meatless

Make TORTILLA SOUP for a quick no-meat dinner. Heat oven to 450 degrees. Dip 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas in water; place on a baking sheet coated with nonstick foil. Bake, turning once, 10 to 14 minutes or until crisp. Break tortillas into bite-sized pieces; set aside.

Meanwhile, in a 3-quart pan, combine 8 cups salsa (mild to hot), 2 (14-ounce) cans unsalted vegetable broth, 1 (15-ounce) can reduced-sodium rinsed black beans and 1 cup chopped fresh zucchini. Heat to boiling; reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro. Ladle into serving bowls; garnish with reduced-fat sour cream and tortilla pieces.

Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and LAYERED MEXICAN CORNBREAD. GRAPES are dessert.

Shopping List

corn tortillas, salsa (mild to hot), canned unsalted vegetable broth, canned reduced-sodium black beans, fresh zucchini, cilantro, reduced-fat sour cream, lettuce, cooking spray, cornmeal, flour, baking powder, 1 percent milk, eggs, coarse salt, canola oil, onion, no-salt-added canned creamed corn, 50 percent light cheddar or jalapeno cheddar cheese, fresh jalapeno peppers, grapes.

Friday: Kids

Make CHICKEN ITALIANO for the kids tonight. Cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to directions; drain. In a large nonstick skillet, combine 12 ounces chicken breast strips with 1/4 cup (of 3/4 cup total) light Italian salad dressing. Cook and stir over medium heat until chicken is no longer pink. Add 1 pound frozen peas and carrots. Cover and simmer 7 to 9 minutes or until vegetables are softened; stir frequently. Stir in 1/2 cup more salad dressing; cook until thoroughly heated. Serve over spaghetti. Sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Add halved CHERRY TOMATOES and SOFT ROLLS on the side. Finish with KIWIFRUIT.

Shopping List

spaghetti, chicken breast strips, light Italian salad dressing, frozen peas and carrots, parmesan cheese, cherry tomatoes, soft rolls, kiwifruit.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Guests will approve of STEAMED FLOUNDER WITH FRESH TOMATOES AND PEPPERS. Serve the colorful entree with CORN-ON-THE-COB, a SPINACH SALAD and BAGUETTES.

For dessert, BAKED BROWN SUGAR BANANAS are delicious. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cut 4 medium bananas crosswise in half; cut each half lengthwise in half. Place cut-side up in a 9-by-9-inch baking dish. Combine 2 tablespoons softened butter, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon allspice and brush over bananas. Sprinkle with 1/3 cup packed brown sugar. Bake uncovered 15 minutes or until bananas are hot. Spoon into dessert dishes. Top with fat-free VANILLA ICE CREAM.

Shopping List

olive oil, onion, orange, yellow or red bell peppers, tomatoes, pitted kalamata olives, capers, fresh flatleaf parsley, flounder fillets, coarse salt, black pepper, corn-on-the-cob, fresh spinach, baguettes, bananas, butter, lemon, allspice, brown sugar, fat-free vanilla ice cream.