Sunday: Family

The family won't be able to resist GLAZED LAMB CHOPS today. Serve them with fresh GREEN BEANS and MEDITERRANEAN MARKET SALAD. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 1/2 pounds fresh broccoli florets, 1 1/2 tablespoons minced garlic and 1 teaspoon pepper in 1 1/2 tablespoons canola oil over medium heat 5 to 6 minutes or until broccoli is softened. Add 3 cups water and the seasoning packets from any 2 (6.5-ounce) packages wild mushroom couscous (or another flavor); bring to a boil. Remove from heat; stir in couscous and cover. Let stand 7 minutes. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup quartered kalamata olives. Add DINNER ROLLS. Buy BREAD PUDDING for dessert.

Plan

Save enough lamb, salad and bread pudding for Monday.

Shopping List

dry red wine, orange juice, garlic, shallots, fresh rosemary, dried oregano, olive oil, lamb rib chops, coarse salt, pepper, cooking spray, honey, green beans, fresh broccoli, canola oil, wild mushroom couscous (or another flavor), kalamata olives, dinner rolls, bread pudding.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make STUFFED PITAS from Sunday's leftovers. Chop leftover lamb and combine with the leftover Mediterranean Market Salad. Mix with plain yogurt. Line whole-grain pitas with lettuce leaves and fill with lamb mixture.

To accompany the pitas, make this CUCUMBER SALAD: Peel, halve lengthwise, remove seeds and slice 2 medium cucumbers. Combine 1/2 cup plain yogurt, 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, 1 tablespoon fresh chopped mint and 3 tablespoons golden raisins; mix well. Spoon over cucumbers and toss to coat. Warm the leftover PUDDING for dessert.

Shopping List

plain yogurt, whole-grain pitas, lettuce, cucumbers, garlic, cumin, fresh mint, golden raisins.

Tuesday: Meatless

There were no complaints at our house when LINGUINE WITH GOAT CHEESE AND TOMATOES arrived at the table. Cook 12 ounces linguine according to directions; drain. Meanwhile, toss 1 pound grape tomatoes (halved) with 1/2 teaspoon sugar and coarse salt to taste in a bowl to release the juices. Toss the cooked pasta with 1 (4- or 5-ounce) package crumbled goat cheese in a warmed serving bowl until the cheese is melted. Add the tomatoes and their juices, 2/3 cup sliced kalamata olives, 1/2 cup shredded fresh basil leaves, coarse salt and pepper to taste. Toss to mix and serve immediately. Serve with a ROMAINE SALAD topped with sliced hard-cooked eggs and ITALIAN BREAD. Enjoy PLUMS for dessert.

Shopping List

linguine, grape tomatoes, sugar, coarse salt, goat cheese, kalamata olives, fresh basil, pepper, romaine, eggs, Italian bread, plums.

Wednesday: Kids

Treat the kids to CHICKEN NUGGETS (from frozen) for an easy entree. Give them some HONEY MUSTARD SAUCE on the side.

Make your own OVEN FRIES: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Cut 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled potatoes into 1/2-inch wedges and toss with 1 tablespoon canola oil and 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt. Bake on a large foil-lined baking sheet coated with cooking spray about 30 minutes or until tender.

Serve with my favorite childhood vegetable, GREEN PEAS (from frozen), and add BREAD STICKS. For dessert, slice some KIWI.

Shopping List

frozen chicken nuggets, honey mustard sauce, potatoes, canola oil, coarse salt, cooking spray, frozen green peas, bread sticks, kiwi.

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Friday: Express

Take it easy tonight and prepare VEGGIE BURGERS (from frozen). We always jazz them up with pepper jack cheese, lots of dill pickle slices, lettuce, tomatoes, low-fat mayonnaise and Dijon mustard. Serve on toasted whole-grain hamburger buns. Add BAKED VEGETABLE CHIPS. ANGEL FOOD CAKE with leftover STRAWBERRIES is dessert.

Plan

Save enough cake for Saturday.

Shopping List

frozen veggie burgers, pepper jack cheese, dill pickle slices, lettuce, tomatoes, low-fat mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, whole-grain hamburger buns, baked vegetable chips, angel food cake.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite your guests for this melt-in-your-mouth ALMOND-CRUSTED PORK WITH MANGO RELISH. Serve with RICE tossed with fresh chopped parsley, FRESH SUGAR SNAP PEAS and a BAGUETTE. For dessert, top leftover CAKE with warm CHOCOLATE SAUCE and LIGHT WHIPPED CREAM.

Shopping List

mangoes, red onion, red bell pepper, red wine vinegar, fresh mint, coarse salt, black pepper, almonds, brown sugar, cumin, ground coriander, cinnamon, pork tenderloins, extra-virgin olive oil, arugula, rice, parsley, fresh sugar snap peas, baguette, chocolate sauce, light whipped cream.

Sunday: Family

Treat the family to OVEN-FRIED BARBECUE CHICKEN. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1 1/2 cups buttermilk into large shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Dip 4 thighs, 4 legs and 3 breasts (all bone-in and skinless) in buttermilk and drain excess liquid, then dip in flour, shaking off excess. Coat both sides of chicken with cooking spray and place meaty side down in an ungreased 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is crisp and internal temperature is 165 degrees. Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons honey. Five minutes before chicken is done, brush with sauce. Buy deli POTATO SALAD and COLESLAW as accompaniments. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, enjoy a big bowl of FRESH STRAWBERRIES with light whipped cream.

Tip

Treat the family to OVEN-FRIED BARBECUE CHICKEN. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Pour 1 1/2 cups buttermilk into large shallow dish. In a medium bowl, mix 1 1/2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon coarse salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Dip 4 thighs, 4 legs and 3 breasts (all bone-in and skinless) in buttermilk and drain excess liquid, then dip in flour, shaking off excess. Coat both sides of chicken with cooking spray and place meaty side down in an ungreased 15-by-10-inch rimmed baking pan. Bake 40 to 45 minutes or until chicken is crisp and internal temperature is 165 degrees. Meanwhile, mix 1/2 cup barbecue sauce and 2 tablespoons honey. Five minutes before chicken is done, brush with sauce. Buy deli POTATO SALAD and COLESLAW as accompaniments. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, enjoy a big bowl of FRESH STRAWBERRIES with light whipped cream.

Plan

Save enough chicken, potato salad and coleslaw for Monday.

Shopping List

buttermilk, flour, coarse salt, pepper, bone-in skinless chicken thighs, legs and breasts, cooking spray, barbecue sauce, honey, deli potato salad, deli coleslaw, whole-grain rolls, fresh strawberries, light whipped cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Planning a Memorial Day picnic today will be easy because the leftover CHICKEN, POTATO SALAD and COLESLAW are all ready. Add DEVILED EGGS, PICKLES and OLIVES along with CRUSTY ROLLS. Now all you have to do is show your spirit and make a LEMON YOGURT POUND CAKE. Let's celebrate!

Plan

Save enough cake for Tuesday.

Shopping List

deviled eggs, pickles, olives, crusty rolls, cooking spray, flour, granulated sugar, butter, lemons, eggs, regular table salt, baking soda, baking powder, plain Greek-style yogurt, powdered sugar.

Tuesday: Budget

This SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE CRAB SALAD uses imitation king crab, so you can have an elegant salad at a surprisingly low cost. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 tablespoons sliced black olives and 1 (14-ounce) can quartered, water-packed artichokes. Break apart 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated imitation king crab meat and add to bowl. Add 1 (2-ounce) jar drained diced pimientos, 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard, 1 cup refrigerated spinach dip, and coarse salt and pepper to taste. Gently mix until well-blended. Spoon onto a serving platter that has been covered with a bed of 4 to 6 cups fresh baby spinach. Garnish platter with 2 medium tomatoes cut into wedges and 4 quartered hard-cooked eggs. Serve with deli BEAN SOUP if you'd like, and add a BAGUETTE. Leftover CAKE is an easy dessert.

Shopping List

black olives, canned quartered, water-packed artichokes, refrigerated imitation king crab meat, jarred diced pimientos, Dijon mustard, refrigerated spinach dip, coarse salt, pepper, fresh baby spinach, tomatoes, eggs, deli bean soup if desired, baguette.

Wednesday: Meatless

Put INTERNATIONAL VEGETABLE SOUP on your list of favorites. Add a MIXED GREEN SALAD and serve the soup with CHEESE TOAST (shredded cheddar cheese melted on whole-grain toast). SLICED PEACHES are dessert.

Shopping List

canned reduced-sodium black beans, canned pinto beans, canned diced tomatoes with green peppers, celery and onion, frozen or canned corn, unsalted vegetable broth, red potatoes, frozen chopped onions, medium salsa, frozen green beans, mixed greens, shredded cheddar cheese, whole-grain bread, peaches.

Thursday: Express

Stop by the deli for TURKEY AND SWISS SANDWICHES ON WHOLE-GRAIN BREAD. Add a LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD and BAKED CHIPS. FRESH PINEAPPLE is your dessert.

Shopping List

deli turkey and Swiss sandwiches on whole-grain bread, lettuce, tomatoes, baked chips, fresh pineapple.

Friday: Kids

The kids won't be able to resist SLOPPY JACQUES. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound lean ground beef 5 or 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; mix well. Add 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed French onion soup. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Continue cooking and stirring 2 more minutes or until sauce thickens. Spoon onto toasted whole-grain hamburger buns. The kids will want OVEN FRIES (from frozen) with their sandwiches. Add STUFFED CELERY BOATS (celery sticks stuffed with any cheese spread). OATMEAL COOKIES work wonders for dessert.

Tip

The kids won't be able to resist SLOPPY JACQUES. In a large nonstick skillet, cook 1 pound lean ground beef 5 or 6 minutes or until no longer pink; drain. Stir in 2 tablespoons flour; mix well. Add 1 (10 1/2-ounce) can condensed French onion soup. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly. Continue cooking and stirring 2 more minutes or until sauce thickens. Spoon onto toasted whole-grain hamburger buns. The kids will want OVEN FRIES (from frozen) with their sandwiches. Add STUFFED CELERY BOATS (celery sticks stuffed with any cheese spread). OATMEAL COOKIES work wonders for dessert.

Shopping List

lean ground beef, flour, canned condensed French onion soup, whole-grain hamburger buns, frozen oven fries, celery, any cheese spread, oatmeal cookies, barbecue sauce (if desired).

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Your lucky guests will rave over these SCALLOPS IN PEANUT SAUCE. Serve the flavorful combination over SPAGHETTI. Add a RED-TIPPED LETTUCE SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For a refreshing finale, try FRESH FRUIT SORBET. Place 2 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) any packaged frozen fruit pieces and 2 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste) into a food processor. Puree fruit by pulsing processor while gradually adding 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice over 2 minutes or just until sorbet becomes well-blended, smooth and creamy. Freeze or serve immediately with CHOCOLATE WAFERS.

Tip

Your lucky guests will rave over these SCALLOPS IN PEANUT SAUCE. Serve the flavorful combination over SPAGHETTI. Add a RED-TIPPED LETTUCE SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For a refreshing finale, try FRESH FRUIT SORBET. Place 2 1/2 cups (about 1 pound) any packaged frozen fruit pieces and 2 tablespoons sugar (or more to taste) into a food processor. Puree fruit by pulsing processor while gradually adding 1/4 cup unsweetened apple juice over 2 minutes or just until sorbet becomes well-blended, smooth and creamy. Freeze or serve immediately with CHOCOLATE WAFERS.

Shopping List

shredded carrots, sea scallops, teriyaki sauce, reduced-fat creamy peanut butter, cornstarch, coriander, crushed red pepper, fresh snow peas, green onions, roasted peanuts, spaghetti, red-tipped lettuce, whole-grain rolls, any packaged frozen fruit pieces, sugar, unsweetened apple juice, chocolate wafers.

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.