Sunday: Family

Roast your own TURKEY BREAST for the family today and add GRAVY. Accompany it with LONG-GRAIN AND WILD RICE (packaged).

Add GREEN BEANS AND ONIONS. Cook 2 (12-ounce) packages trimmed fresh green beans in boiling salted water about 4 minutes or until tender. Drain and rinse in cold water. In a large nonstick skillet, heat 1 tablespoon olive oil on medium-low. Add 2 medium onions, halved and thinly sliced; cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. To skillet, add beans, coarse salt and pepper to taste and stir; cook 3 minutes until heated. Stir in 4 slices cooked bacon (crumbled) and serve.

Add WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD alongside. Make LEMON POPPY SEED CAKE WITH STRAWBERRY SAUCE for dessert.

Plan

Save enough turkey and cake for Monday.

Shopping List

turkey breast to roast, gravy, packaged long-grain and wild rice, packaged fresh green beans, olive oil, onions, coarse salt, pepper, bacon, whole-grain bread, cooking spray, packaged lemon poppy seed muffin mix, frozen strawberries in syrup, fat-free, sugar-free instant lemon pudding, 1 percent milk, fresh strawberries.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make TURKEY CAESAR ROLL-UPS for an easy meal. In a large bowl, combine 4 cups shredded romaine, 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese, 4 finely chopped green onions and 2 tablespoons light Caesar dressing. Arrange 1 cup romaine mixture in center of 4 (8-inch) fat-free flour tortillas. Top each with 2 slices leftover turkey, 2 sun-dried tomatoes (marinated and drained) and pepper to taste. Fold in bottom and top portions of each tortilla. Roll from the long side to completely enclose the filling.

Serve with BAKED CHIPS. Steam some FRESH OKRA on the side. Slice the leftover CAKE for dessert.

Shopping List

romaine, parmesan cheese, green onions, light Caesar dressing, fat-free flour tortillas, marinated sun-dried tomatoes, pepper, baked chips, fresh okra.

Tuesday: Kids

Make the kids happy with DOUBLE-BEAN SLOPPY JOES for dinner. In a large nonstick skillet, combine 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed black-eyed peas, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium pinto beans, 1 1/2 cups marinara sauce, 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can drained diced no-salt-added tomatoes, 1 cup finely chopped shredded carrots, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 2 teaspoons red-wine vinegar and 1 1/2 teaspoons chili powder; bring to boil. Reduce heat, partially cover skillet and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes, or until carrots are tender. Spoon onto bottom of 4 split toasted Kaiser rolls; replace tops.

Serve with CHOPPED LETTUCE. Slurp on PEANUT BANANA SMOOTHIES for dessert. Combine 1 medium-ripe banana (frozen), 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt, 1/4 cup 1 percent milk, 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3 ice cubes in a blender. Blend on high until smooth, about 1 to 2 minutes.

Plan

Cook Wednesday's brown rice today.

Shopping List

canned black-eyed peas, canned reduced-sodium pinto beans, marinara sauce, canned diced no-salt-added tomatoes, shredded carrots, Worcestershire sauce, red-wine vinegar, chili powder, Kaiser rolls, lettuce, banana, plain Greek yogurt, 1 percent milk, creamy peanut butter, vanilla extract.

Wednesday: Meatless

Make delicious BAKED BROWN RICE WITH BROCCOLI AND MUSHROOMS for an easy no-meat dinner. Serve with SLICED TOMATOES and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. NECTARINES are dessert.

Shopping List

onions, celery, fresh broccoli florets, sliced fresh crimini mushrooms, brown rice, condensed less-sodium, less-fat cheese or mushroom soup, 50 percent light cheddar cheese, reduced-fat sour cream, coarse salt, pepper, cooking spray, tomatoes, whole-grain rolls, nectarines.

Thursday: Budget

Low-cost MEXICAN SALAD is just right for summer. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1/2 pound lean ground beef, 1/2 pound ground turkey and 1 small chopped onion 8 to 10 minutes or until the meat is no longer pink and the onion softens; drain well. Stir in 1 tablespoon chili powder, 3/4 teaspoon cumin and 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. Cook 2 or 3 more minutes.

Meanwhile, combine 1/2 cup reduced-fat ranch dressing, 3/4 teaspoon cumin and 1/8 teaspoon pepper sauce; mix well. To serve, place 5 cups sliced romaine on a serving platter. Top the romaine with 1 1/2 cups halved grape tomatoes, 1/2 cup canned rinsed reduced-sodium black beans and the beef/turkey mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup 50 percent light jalapeno cheddar cheese and chopped fresh cilantro.

Serve with warmed fat-free FLOUR TORTILLAS and ranch dressing mix. Dessert is just a bowl of CHERRIES.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, ground turkey, onion, chili powder, cumin, garlic powder, reduced-fat ranch dressing, pepper sauce, romaine, grape tomatoes, canned reduced-sodium black beans, 50 percent light jalapeno cheddar cheese, fresh cilantro, fat-free flour tortillas, fresh cherries.

Friday: Express

A new twist on an old theme makes REUBEN QUESADILLAS an easy meal. Spread 2 tablespoons Thousand Island dressing on one side of 4 (10-inch) fat-free flour tortillas. Layer 2 ounces thinly sliced deli corned beef, 1/2 cup rinsed and drained refrigerated sauerkraut and 2 slices reduced-fat Swiss cheese onto half of each tortilla. Fold tortillas in half over filling, pressing gently to seal. Heat a large nonstick skillet to medium, add quesadillas in batches, and cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden and cheese is melted. Cut into wedges and serve.

Add CORN-ON-THE-COB and a LETTUCE WEDGE on the side. Try FRESH PLUMS for dessert.

Shopping List

Thousand Island dressing, fat-free flour tortillas, sliced deli corned beef, refrigerated sauerkraut, reduced-fat Swiss cheese, corn-on-the-cob, lettuce, fresh plums.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Your lucky friends will enjoy CAPRESE CHICKEN tonight. Serve it over FETTUCCINE. Add an ITALIAN SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD on the side. Buy FRUIT TARTS for dessert.

Tip: This chicken recipe is going into my favorites file.

Shopping List

boneless skinless chicken breasts, Italian seasoning, coarse salt, lemon, olive oil, balsamic vinegar, plum tomatoes, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, fettuccine, Italian salad, crusty bread, fruit tarts.

Sunday: Family

Grilling days are here, so put your own GRILLED CHICKEN on the menu. For the perfect accompaniment, try HORSERADISH POTATO SALAD and PICKLED BEETS (from a jar). Add CRUSTY BREAD.

Make this easy PINEAPPLE ANGEL FOOD CAKE for dessert. Mix 1 package (4-serving size) instant vanilla pudding with 1 (20-ounce) can crushed pineapple and juice; stir in 1 cup frozen whipped topping (thawed). Set aside. Slice a 10-ounce round angel food cake horizontally into three layers. Place bottom layer, cut-side up, on a cake platter. Spread 1 1/3 cups of pudding mixture onto cake layer; cover with middle cake layer and 1 cup pudding mixture; top with remaining cake layer and spread with remaining pudding. Garnish with fresh strawberry slices. Refrigerate 1 hour or until ready to serve.

Plan

Grill enough chicken, cook 6 slices bacon and save enough cake for Monday.

Shopping List

chicken to grill, red potatoes, low-fat mayonnaise, 1 percent milk, prepared horseradish, lemon, coarse salt, black pepper, green onions, jar pickled beets, crusty bread, instant vanilla pudding, canned crushed pineapple, frozen whipped topping, round angel food cake, fresh strawberries, bacon for Monday.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftover chicken for CHICKEN WEDGE SALAD. In a small bowl, mix 3/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise, 1/3 cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons red wine vinegar and 3/4 cup crumbled blue cheese. Cut a chilled medium head of iceberg lettuce into 6 wedges. Place each wedge on a dinner plate. Divide and arrange leftover chicken (cut into strips), 2 chopped apples, 3/4 cup finely chopped red onion and 3/4 cup toasted walnuts around each wedge. Drizzle with dressing and top with crumbled leftover bacon. (Adapted from "Betty Crocker: Fast From-Scratch Meals," Grace Wells and Cathy Swanson, senior editors; Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2016.)

Add TOMATO-BASIL SOUP and CRACKERS to round out the meal. Slice the leftover CAKE for dessert.

Shopping List

low-fat mayonnaise, plain yogurt, red wine vinegar, crumbled blue cheese, head iceberg lettuce, apples, red onion, walnuts, tomato-basil soup, crackers.

Tuesday: Express

Make a summertime favorite, BACON, LETTUCE AND TOMATO SANDWICHES (on whole-grain toast) for a quick meal. Serve with O'BRIEN POTATOES (frozen). Summertime PEACHES are a delicious dessert.

Shopping List

bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, whole-grain bread, frozen O'Brien potatoes, peaches.

Wednesday: Budget

For a low-cost meal, try BAKED BEEF AND RICE ALFREDO. Heat oven to 375 degrees. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound lean ground beef for 6 minutes or until beef is no longer pink. Transfer to an 8-by-8-inch baking dish lined with 2 layers paper towels (to drain beef); discard towels. Stir in 1 (5.6- to 6.2-ounce) package quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice blend and seasoning packet; mix well. Top with 3 or 4 cups any frozen vegetable blend (thawed). Combine 1 1/4 cups hot water and 1 cup refrigerated light Alfredo sauce; pour over ground beef mixture. Cover with foil; bake 35 to 40 minutes or until liquid is absorbed.

Serve with a SPINACH SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. Any FRESH MELON is dessert.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, packaged quick-cooking long-grain and wild rice blend, any frozen vegetable blend, refrigerated light Alfredo sauce, spinach, garlic bread, any fresh melon.

Thursday: Kids

Kids can't resist SPAGHETTI AND MEATBALLS, and moms can't resist the convenience. Cook spaghetti according to package directions; drain and set aside. Microwave a 16-ounce package of frozen meatballs according to directions.

Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet, heat a 24- to 26-ounce jar of spaghetti sauce on medium-low for 10 minutes or until hot; stir occasionally. Add cooked meatballs. Serve over spaghetti; sprinkle with freshly grated parmesan cheese.

Add CARROT STICKS and SOFT ROLLS. RASPBERRIES are always a favorite dessert.

Shopping List

spaghetti, frozen meatballs, jar spaghetti sauce, parmesan cheese, carrots, soft rolls, raspberries.

Friday: Meatless

TEX-MEX BAKE was a hit at our house. Serve it with AVOCADO SLICES, LETTUCE WEDGES and warmed fat-free FLOUR TORTILLAS. Try MANGOES for dessert.

Shopping List

brown rice, 50 percent light jalapeno cheddar cheese, canned chopped green chilies, reduced-fat sour cream, green onions, coarse salt, white pepper, cooking spray, avocados, lettuce, fat-free flour tortillas, mangoes.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Serve your guests POLYNESIAN PORK over COUSCOUS for a culinary trip to the tropics. Add SUGAR SNAP PEAS, a BABY ARUGULA SALAD and BAGUETTES.

Make BLUEBERRY AND WHITE CHOCOLATE "NAPOLEONS" for dessert. In medium bowl, beat 1 (3.4-ounce) package white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding into 1 1/2 cups cold 1 percent milk about 2 minutes or until well-blended; let stand 5 minutes. Remove 1/3 cup pudding to a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. Into the remaining pudding, stir in 1 cup fresh blueberries. Cut 1 (11.75-ounce) frozen and thawed poundcake into 12 slices; toast until golden. Place one cake slice on each of 6 serving plates. Spoon berry-pudding mixture onto cake slices, dividing evenly. Top each with another slice cake. Garnish each with about 1 tablespoon of reserved pudding and 1 tablespoon blueberries, and serve.

Shopping List

flour, coarse salt, curry powder, boneless pork shoulder roast, garlic, mango chutney, pineapple juice, sesame seeds, flaked coconut, fresh cilantro, couscous, sugar snap peas, baby arugula, baguettes, white chocolate or vanilla instant pudding, 1 percent milk, fresh blueberries, frozen poundcake.

Sunday: Family

Serve colorful PORK CHOPS VERACRUZ for family day along with RICE and steamed fresh YELLOW AND ZUCCHINI SQUASH. Add BAGUETTES. For dessert, RASPBERRY SHERBET is refreshing.

Plan

Save enough sherbet for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless pork chops, coarse salt, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, canned chopped green chilies, cumin, cinnamon, pimiento-stuffed green olives, lime, rice, fresh yellow squash, fresh zucchini squash, baguettes, raspberry sherbet.

Monday: Meatless

BLACK BEANS WITH CORN AND TOMATOES takes advantage of garden-fresh vegetables that are so bountiful this time of year. In a large bowl, combine 2 (15-ounce) cans rinsed reduced-sodium black beans, 2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes, 2 teaspoons chopped parsley, 2 cups cooked (and cooled) fresh corn, 1 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; mix well. Let stand 15 minutes.

Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE with hard-cooked egg slices and SOURDOUGH ROLLS. Leftover SHERBET is a smooth dessert.

Shopping List

canned reduced-sodium black beans, fresh tomatoes, parsley, fresh corn, chili powder, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, lettuce, eggs, sourdough rolls.

Tuesday: Express

Make these four-ingredient ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES and have them on the table in 15 minutes. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut a 7-inch diameter loaf of focaccia bread in half horizontally. Layer with 4 provolone cheese slices (1/2 ounce each), 1/4 cup giardiniera (from jar), 3/4 pound deli roast beef slices and 4 more cheese slices. Top with other half of bread. Cut sandwich in fourths and place on a nonstick foil-lined baking sheet. Press down on sandwiches with spatula. Bake 10 minutes or until cheese melts and sandwiches are hot.

Serve immediately with a SPINACH SALAD. Try CHOCOLATE MINT COOKIES for dessert.

Plan

Make Wednesday's strata today.

Shopping List

focaccia bread loaf, provolone cheese slices, jar giardiniera, deli roast beef slices, fresh spinach, chocolate mint cookies.

Wednesday: Budget

Keep costs down with MONTE CRISTO STRATA. Coat a 12-by-7-inch baking dish with cooking spray. Place 4 slices deli ham on bottom. Top with 3 slices Swiss cheese and 4 slices whole-grain sandwich bread. Layer with 4 more slices ham, 3 slices cheese, 4 slices bread and 3 slices cheese. In a bowl, whisk together 4 whole eggs, 1 cup 1 percent milk, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Pour over strata. Cover and chill 2 to 24 hours. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 20 minutes; uncover and bake 25 minutes more or until hot. Broil top to crisp if desired.

Serve with PEAS AND CARROTS (fresh or frozen) and a CAESAR SALAD. For dessert, try PLUMS.

Shopping List

cooking spray, deli ham, sliced Swiss cheese, whole-grain sandwich bread, eggs, 1 percent milk, Dijon mustard, coarse salt, pepper, peas and carrots (fresh or frozen), Caesar salad, plums.

Thursday: Kids

Treat the kids to LITTLE TURKEY "CUPCAKES." Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a 12-size (or two 6-size) regular muffin pan with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, combine 1 pound ground turkey breast, 2 teaspoons canola oil, 1/2 cup quick-cooking rice and 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed chicken and stars soup. Divide mixture and spoon into the muffin pan. Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees.

Let stand 5 minutes before serving with MACARONI AND CHEESE, GREEN BEANS and WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. Enjoy GRAPES for dessert.

Plan

Save some turkey cupcakes for Friday.

Shopping List

cooking spray, ground turkey breast, canola oil, quick-cooking rice, canned condensed chicken and stars soup, macaroni and cheese, green beans, whole-grain bread, grapes.

Friday: Heat and Eat

Make TURKEY TACOS tonight. In a pan, heat crumbled leftover turkey cupcakes with a little unsalted chicken broth. Spoon into heated taco shells. Top with shredded lettuce, salsa, reduced-fat sour cream and chopped jalapeno peppers. Serve with canned BLACK-EYED PEAS. Enjoy NECTARINES for dessert.

Shopping List

unsalted chicken broth, taco shells, lettuce, salsa, reduced-fat sour cream, jalapeno peppers, canned black-eyed peas, nectarines.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite friends for ROTINI WITH HALIBUT AND PEAS. Serve with RICE and a TRADITIONAL ISRAELI SALAD. Add HUMMUS and PITA BREAD. Dessert is BAKLAVA.

Shopping List

olive oil, halibut, plum tomatoes, coarse salt, pepper, onion, frozen peas, unsalted vegetable broth, multigrain rotini pasta, rice, fresh parsley, cucumbers, lemon, hummus, pita bread, baklava.