Sunday: Family

Keep it simple today and prepare your own ROAST TURKEY BREAST. Add canned whole-berry CRANBERRY SAUCE on the side. Serve with NEW POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH DILL SAUCE. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and DINNER ROLLS. For dessert, make PEACH SHORTCAKE by spooning Nutella on shortcake shells and covering with sliced peaches. Garnish with light whipped cream.

Tip

Keep it simple today and prepare your own ROAST TURKEY BREAST. Add canned whole-berry CRANBERRY SAUCE on the side. Serve with NEW POTATOES AND GREEN BEANS WITH DILL SAUCE. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and DINNER ROLLS. For dessert, make PEACH SHORTCAKE by spooning Nutella on shortcake shells and covering with sliced peaches. Garnish with light whipped cream.

Plan

Save enough turkey, half the cranberry sauce, and enough peaches and shortcakes for Monday.

Shopping List

turkey breast, canned whole-berry cranberry sauce, vegetable bouillon cube, flour, new potatoes, fresh green beans, pepper, fresh dill, lemon, romaine, dinner rolls, Nutella, shortcake shells, peaches, light whipped cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make simple TURKEY-CRANBERRY WRAPS for dinner tonight. Heat 6 large flour tortillas according to directions. Mix together leftover cranberry sauce, 2 tablespoons spicy brown mustard and 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger. Spread evenly on one side of each tortilla. Top with thinly sliced or chopped leftover turkey breast, 3 sliced green onions, 2 tablespoons toasted pecans and 1 cup shredded lettuce. Roll and serve with PLANTAIN CHIPS. Add PICKLES, OLIVES and CELERY STICKS to munch on. Dessert is leftover SHORTCAKES topped with leftover PEACHES.

Shopping List

large flour tortillas, spicy brown mustard, ground ginger, green onions, pecans, lettuce, plantain chips, pickles, olives, celery.

Tuesday: Budget

Save some money tonight and prepare CAJUN BEEF SKILLET. Serve with COLESLAW and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. PEARS are dessert.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, onion, canned crushed tomatoes, Cajun spice mix, thin spaghetti, frozen sliced okra, coleslaw, whole-grain rolls, pears.

Wednesday: Meatless

You'll be glad you made SPAGHETTI WITH ARUGULA PESTO for dinner tonight. Cook 12 ounces whole-grain spaghetti according to directions; reserve 1/2 cup cooking water. Meanwhile, with the motor running, drop 2 peeled medium cloves of garlic in a food processor fitted with the metal blade; process until minced. Stop the machine and add 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts and 4 cups arugula; process until finely minced. With motor running, add 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil in a thin stream. Scrape down sides of bowl. Add 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice and freshly ground black pepper. Toss with spaghetti; add enough reserved pasta liquid to make the pasta a little saucy. Divide among pasta bowls; garnish with 2 cored, seeded and diced plum tomatoes. (Adapted from "50 Best Plants on the Planet," Cathy Thomas, Chronicle Books.) Add a SPINACH SALAD WITH HARD-COOKED EGG WEDGES and ITALIAN BREAD. Enjoy FRESH STRAWBERRIES for dessert.

Plan

Buy enough strawberries for Thursday.

Shopping List

whole-grain spaghetti, garlic, pine nuts, arugula, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, pepper, plum tomatoes, fresh spinach, eggs, Italian bread, fresh strawberries.

Thursday: Express

Make it quick tonight with PIEROGIES PICANTE. In a large pan, heat 1 (16.9-ounce) package frozen potato-and-onion pierogies in boiling water for 5 minutes or until they float; drain. Meanwhile, in a medium skillet combine 1 (15-ounce) can chili with beans and 1 cup salsa or picante sauce. Cook and stir on medium-high for 4 minutes or until bubbly. Stir in 1 cup frozen corn; reduce heat to medium. Cook and stir 7 minutes or until hot. Spoon chili sauce over hot pierogies; sprinkle with 1 cup shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese. Serve with a packaged GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Make instant LEMON PUDDING with 1 percent milk for dessert. Top with leftover STRAWBERRIES.

Shopping List

frozen potato-and-onion pierogies, canned reduced-fat chili with beans, salsa or picante sauce, frozen corn, shredded reduced-fat sharp cheddar cheese, packaged green salad, whole-grain rolls, instant lemon pudding, 1 percent milk.

Friday: Kids

Both you and the kids will appreciate letting them pick their favorite frozen or take-and-bake PIZZA for tonight. Dip BABY CARROTS and CELERY STICKS into light ranch dressing as an accompaniment. PLUMS are your dessert.

Shopping List

frozen or take-and-bake pizza, baby carrots, celery, light ranch dressing, plums.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests for PAN-ROASTED HALIBUT. Serve with GREEK RICE-STUFFED TOMATOES. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Slice tops off of 8 large tomatoes and remove a thin slice from bottom (for stability). Scoop out insides of tomatoes and discard. Turn tomatoes over on paper towels to drain. In a large bowl, combine 3 cups cooked rice, 1/2 cup minced red onion, 3/4 cup crumbled Greek feta, 1/2 cup chopped parsley and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; mix well. Divide rice mixture evenly and fill tomatoes, drizzle with 3 tablespoons olive oil and place in a 9-by-13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through. Add a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and SOURDOUGH BREAD. For dessert, spoon HOT FUDGE SAUCE over VANILLA ICE CREAM.

Shopping List

halibut (or cod) fillets, unsalted butter, coarse salt, pepper, panko, olive oil, grape tomatoes, fresh spinach, large tomatoes, rice, red onion, Greek feta, parsley, cooking spray, Boston lettuce, sourdough bread, hot fudge sauce, vanilla ice cream.

Sunday: Family

Tell Mother to relax because her admirers made BAKED EGG IN AVOCADO for her on her special day. Heat oven to 425 degrees. For 4 eggs: Halve 2 avocados, leaving the shells on but discarding pits, and place on regular-size muffin tins to balance. Scoop out enough flesh from each half to make room for the egg. Place 1 egg in each avocado half; bake 20 to 25 minutes or until egg is cooked to desired doneness. Sprinkle with paprika and season with coarse salt and pepper. (Adapted from swirlsofflavor.com.)

To serve, place avocado on a bed of shredded lettuce; drizzle with lime juice. Serve with SALSA. Add ROASTED ASPARAGUS, CANADIAN BACON and TOASTED ENGLISH MUFFINS. Mom will increase your allowance when she sees the BALSAMIC STRAWBERRIES you have prepared for dessert.

Plan

Save enough asparagus and some fresh strawberries for Monday.

Shopping List

avocados, eggs, paprika, coarse salt, pepper, lettuce, limes, salsa, asparagus, Canadian bacon, English muffins, confectioner's sugar, balsamic vinegar, cornstarch, black peppercorns, strawberries.

Monday: Express

Take it easy tonight and stir some curry powder into deli CHICKEN SALAD. Spread it on toasted whole-grain bread and add lettuce on top. Arrange sliced HARD-COOKED EGGS and TOMATO WEDGES on each plate. Squeeze a lemon over the leftover ASPARAGUS and serve it cold. Some leftover FRESH STRAWBERRIES topped with light whipped cream are dessert.

Shopping List

curry powder, deli chicken salad, whole-grain bread, lettuce, eggs, tomatoes, lemon, light whipped cream.

Tuesday: Kids

Do you remember your scout days and treats like CAMPFIRE HOT DOGS? Brown 1/2 pound lean ground beef over medium-high heat for 4 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Add 2 cups red pasta sauce and 1 (15- to 19-ounce) can vegetarian baked beans. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook 8 hot dogs (read the label for the ones with the least sodium and fat) and arrange them in whole-grain hot dog buns. Spoon the beef mixture over the hot dogs and garnish with a little shredded cheddar cheese. Serve with BAKED CHIPS and STEAMED CARROTS. Slurp a frozen FRUIT JUICE BAR for dessert.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, red pasta sauce, canned vegetarian baked beans, less-sodium less-fat hot dogs, whole-grain hot dog buns, shredded cheddar cheese, baked chips, fresh carrots, any frozen fruit juice bars.

Wednesday: Meatless

We didn't miss meat when we ate CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH TOMATO SAUCE for dinner. Cook 12 to 16 ounces refrigerated cheese ravioli according to directions. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine 1 cup tomato sauce, 1 (16-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium chickpeas, 1 cup halved grape tomatoes, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon dried basil, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic and 1/8 teaspoon coarse salt; mix well. Add the cooked ravioli; toss gently to mix and coat, and serve immediately. Accompany it with a ROMAINE SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. FRESH PINEAPPLE is good for dessert.

Shopping List

refrigerated cheese ravioli, tomato sauce, canned reduced-sodium chickpeas, grape tomatoes, olive oil, dried basil, garlic, coarse salt, romaine, garlic bread, fresh pineapple.

Thursday: Budget

You can't help saving money with ITALIAN VEGETABLE AND BEEF SOUP. Serve the soup with a SPINACH SALAD topped with fresh sliced mushrooms. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, RED AND GREEN GRAPES go down easy.

Plan

Save enough soup for Friday.

Shopping List

beef stew meat, coarse salt, pepper, dried Italian seasoning, unsalted beef broth, canned reduced-sodium chickpeas, canned diced tomatoes with garlic and onion, frozen mixed vegetables, ditalini or orzo or other small pasta, fresh spinach, fresh sliced mushrooms, whole-grain rolls, red and green grapes.

Friday: Heat and Eat

Take advantage of its even better day-after flavor and serve the leftover SOUP for dinner. Add CRUSTY BREAD and MIXED GREENS. Make a CHOCOLATE BANANA PARFAIT for dessert by layering chocolate pudding with bananas and vanilla wafers.

Shopping List

crusty bread, mixed greens, chocolate pudding, bananas, vanilla wafers.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests for JERK-SEASONED PORK CHOPS. Serve with packaged YELLOW RICE and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS.

Add FIESTA BEANS AND CORN: Mix together rinsed canned reduced-sodium black beans with canned Mexican-style corn. Add a splash of fresh lime juice and some chopped cilantro. Season to taste with coarse salt and black pepper.

Dessert is CITRUS COOKIE CLOUDS: Top sugar cookies with a mixture of equal amounts of whipped topping and reduced-fat sour cream. Place half a fresh orange section on top.

Shopping List

allspice, coarse salt, dried thyme, ground coriander, cinnamon, nutmeg, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, canola oil, boneless center-cut loin pork chops, packaged yellow rice, whole-grain rolls, canned reduced-sodium black beans, canned Mexican-style corn, limes, cilantro, black pepper, sugar cookies, whipped topping, reduced-fat sour cream, oranges.

Sunday: Family

Gather the family for GREMOLATA-TOPPED ROAST BEEF. Accompany the roast with FINGERLING POTATOES roasted in olive oil and garnished with chopped fresh parsley, along with STEAMED SLICED YELLOW SQUASH. Add SOURDOUGH BREAD. For dessert, top PINEAPPLE SORBET with toasted COCONUT.

Plan

Save enough beef and coconut for Monday.

Shopping List

lemon, fresh parsley, garlic, pepper, boneless rump roast, fingerling potatoes, olive oil, fresh yellow squash, sourdough bread, pineapple sorbet, coconut.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Slice and heat the leftover beef and make TEX-MEX WRAPS on warm corn tortillas along with sliced avocado, shredded lettuce and reduced-fat sour cream. Add CHILI BEANS on the side. Buy MINI VANILLA CUPCAKES for dessert and sprinkle with leftover coconut.

Shopping List

corn tortillas, avocado, lettuce, reduced-fat sour cream, chili beans, mini vanilla cupcakes.

Tuesday: Budget

Stretch the food budget with FUSILLI WITH LENTILS, SAUSAGE AND TOMATOES. Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and CRUSTY BREAD. PEARS are good for dessert.

Shopping List

fusilli pasta, olive oil, spicy turkey or other Italian sausage, canned lentil soup, canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, fresh parsley, coarse salt, pepper, lettuce, crusty bread, pears.

Wednesday: Meatless

Make STUFFED POTATOES for dinner and skip the meat. Bake large potatoes, slash the tops, squeeze ends, and top the potatoes with a heated mixture of 1 cup drained salsa, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium black beans and 1 (11-ounce) can rinsed Mexican-style corn. Add a dollop of plain Greek yogurt. Serve with a packaged low-fat CAESAR SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Scoop STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM for dessert.

Shopping List

baking potatoes, salsa, canned reduced-sodium black beans, canned Mexican-style corn, plain Greek yogurt, packaged low-fat Caesar salad, whole-grain rolls, strawberry ice cream.

Thursday: Express

Make it quick tonight with this TURKEY REUBEN LOAF. Heat oven to 425 degrees. Spread bottom half of a split loaf of Italian bread with reduced-fat Russian dressing. Top with rinsed and drained canned sauerkraut, deli sliced turkey and sliced Swiss cheese. Replace top, wrap in foil and bake 30 minutes. Cut into serving-size sandwiches and serve with DILL PICKLES and BAKED POTATO CHIPS. PLUMS are a light dessert.

Shopping List

Italian bread loaf, reduced-fat Russian dressing, canned sauerkraut, deli sliced turkey, sliced Swiss cheese, dill pickles, baked potato chips, plums.

Friday: Kids

Surprise the kids with SPAGHETTI SUNDAES tonight. Cook 8 ounces spaghetti according to directions; drain. Fill 4 ice cream sundae dishes half full with the spaghetti. Divide and pour 2 cups heated marinara sauce over the spaghetti. Thaw and heat frozen mini meatballs and top each sundae with 2 or 3 of them, along with some freshly grated parmesan cheese. Add a CHOPPED LETTUCE SALAD and SOFT ROLLS. Pop RED AND GREEN GRAPES into your mouth for dessert.

Shopping List

spaghetti, marinara sauce, frozen mini meatballs, parmesan cheese, lettuce, soft rolls, red and green grapes.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

"Yum yum," said our guests, and so will yours when you serve them FLOUNDER WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND FETA. Serve with ORZO tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Add FRESH BROCCOLI and a BAGUETTE.

For dessert, make MIXED FRUIT CREPES: Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with 2 tablespoons half-and-half and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover one side of 10 packaged crepes with the mixture. Drain 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can peaches and 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pears. Cut the fruits into small pieces and lay over the banana mixture. Roll or fold the crepes and place on a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Dot with butter and bake 15 minutes. Divide among serving plates and garnish with a dollop of light whipped cream.

Tip

"Yum yum," said our guests, and so will yours when you serve them FLOUNDER WITH TOMATOES, OLIVES AND FETA. Serve with ORZO tossed with freshly grated parmesan cheese and chopped fresh parsley. Add FRESH BROCCOLI and a BAGUETTE.

For dessert, make MIXED FRUIT CREPES: Heat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, mash 3 ripe bananas with 2 tablespoons half-and-half and 1 tablespoon sugar. Cover one side of 10 packaged crepes with the mixture. Drain 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can peaches and 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can pears. Cut the fruits into small pieces and lay over the banana mixture. Roll or fold the crepes and place on a baking dish coated with cooking spray. Dot with butter and bake 15 minutes. Divide among serving plates and garnish with a dollop of light whipped cream.

Shopping List

flounder fillets, onion, canned diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, canned sliced black olives, dried basil, crumbled garlic-and-herb or plain feta cheese, orzo, parmesan cheese, fresh parsley, fresh broccoli, baguette, bananas, half-and-half, sugar, packaged crepes, canned peaches, canned pears, cooking spray, butter, light whipped cream.