Sunday: Family

Buy a SMOKED TURKEY BREAST for family day. Everyone will like SCALLOPED POTATOES with the turkey. Serve colorful steamed fresh GREEN BEANS and a RED-TIPPED LETTUCE SALAD on the side. Add DINNER ROLLS. For dessert, APPLE CRISP is always popular.

Plan

Save enough turkey and crisp for Monday.

Shopping List

smoked turkey breast, potatoes, onion, canned condensed reduced-fat reduced-sodium cream of celery soup, 1% milk, fresh green beans, red-tipped lettuce, dinner rolls, apple crisp.

Monday: Heat and Eat

A good way to use leftover turkey is open-faced SMOKED TURKEY REUBEN SANDWICHES: Toast 4 slices pumpernickel bread. Spread each slice with 1 tablespoon ranch dressing. Top each piece of bread with thin-sliced leftover turkey, some deli coleslaw and thin slices of Swiss cheese. Broil 5 minutes or until lightly browned.

Serve with OVEN FRIES (from frozen). Add fresh BABY CARROTS to munch on. Warm the leftover APPLE CRISP and top it with VANILLA ICE CREAM.

Plan

Save enough ice cream for Tuesday. Buy enough carrots for Friday.

Shopping List

pumpernickel bread, ranch dressing, deli coleslaw, thin-sliced Swiss cheese, frozen oven fries, fresh baby carrots, vanilla ice cream.

Tuesday: Meatless

You'll enjoy the fragrance as well as the flavor of VEGETABLE CURRY WITH COUSCOUS. Serve it with sliced CUCUMBERS in cider vinegar and FLATBREAD. Drizzle butterscotch sauce over leftover ICE CREAM for dessert.

Tip

You'll enjoy the fragrance as well as the flavor of VEGETABLE CURRY WITH COUSCOUS. Serve it with sliced CUCUMBERS in cider vinegar and FLATBREAD. Drizzle butterscotch sauce over leftover ICE CREAM for dessert.

Shopping List

canola oil, red bell pepper, unsalted vegetable stock, red curry powder, coarse salt, frozen mixed vegetables, raisins, chutney, peanuts, couscous, cucumbers, cider vinegar, flatbread, butterscotch sauce.

Wednesday: Budget

This FRESH CAJUN PASTA is great for saving money: Cook a 16-ounce package of vermicelli pasta according to directions. In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and 1 teaspoon minced garlic. Once the garlic is fragrant and starting to brown, add 10 chopped Roma tomatoes. Simmer about 10 minutes and then mash tomatoes with a fork. Add coarse salt to taste, 1 tablespoon chopped parsley and 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning; simmer 5 more minutes. Remove from heat and spoon over pasta. Top with 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese and some additional chopped parsley for color. (Adapted from "30-Minute Meals," Six Sisters Stuff, Shadow Mountain Publishing.)

Add a ROMAINE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. PEACHES will be your dessert.

Shopping List

vermicelli pasta, olive oil, garlic, Roma tomatoes, coarse salt, parsley, Cajun seasoning, Parmesan cheese, shredded mozzarella cheese, romaine lettuce, Italian bread, peaches.

Thursday: Express

For another quick (and different) pasta meal tonight, prepare TORTELLINI WITH PEAS AND HAM: Cook any refrigerated tortellini according to directions, adding some frozen green peas to pasta water the last 5 minutes of cooking; drain. Meanwhile, heat light Alfredo sauce and stir in a package of diced ham. Add the cooked tortellini with peas; toss to mix and serve. Add a MIXED GREEN SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. Fresh PINEAPPLE makes a good dessert.

Shopping List

any refrigerated tortellini, frozen green peas, light Alfredo sauce, packaged diced ham, mixed greens, garlic bread, fresh pineapple.

Friday: Kids

The kids won't want to miss STOVE-TOP HOT DOG PIZZA CASSEROLE: Cook 2 cups (about 4 ounces) mini lasagna noodles according to directions; drain and set aside. Meanwhile, in the same pot on medium heat, combine 1 (15-ounce) can pizza sauce and 2/3 cup water; heat through. Stir in cooked noodles and 3 lowest-sodium lowest-fat hot dogs cut into 1/2-inch slices; cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through.

Serve with leftover BABY CARROTS and SOFT ROLLS. Kids of all ages will like OATMEAL COOKIES for dessert.

Shopping List

mini lasagna noodles, pizza sauce, lowest-sodium lowest-fat hot dogs, soft rolls, oatmeal cookies.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Treat your lucky guests to BALSAMIC-MOLASSES CHICKEN. Serve the flavor-packed chicken with RICE tossed with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped Italian parsley. Add steamed fresh ZUCCHINI, a BIBB LETTUCE SALAD and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Buy FRUIT TARTS for dessert.

Shopping List

molasses, balsamic vinegar, coarse salt, pepper, garlic, dried basil, boneless skinless chicken breasts, rice, Parmesan cheese, Italian parsley, fresh zucchini, bibb lettuce, whole-grain rolls, fruit tarts.

Sunday: Family

For family day, make an EASY ASIAN STIR-FRY. If desired, serve over noodles of your choice. Add a LETTUCE WEDGE SALAD and BREADSTICKS. MERINGUES are a melt-in-your-mouth dessert.

Plan

Grill an extra 1-pound steak and save enough breadsticks and meringues for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless beef top round or top sirloin (cut 3/4 inch thick), stir-fry sauce, frozen stir-fry vegetable blend, vegetable oil, garlic, sesame seeds (optional), noodles (optional), lettuce, breadsticks, meringues.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make STEAK SALAD for a quick meal: Buy packaged mixed greens and top with sliced leftover beef. Drizzle with a light vinaigrette and toss to coat.

Serve with deli BEAN SOUP and leftover BREADSTICKS. Leftover MERINGUES are a quick dessert.

Shopping List

packaged mixed greens, light vinaigrette, deli bean soup.

Tuesday: Kids

Call the kids for this yummy TUNA WITH PASTA: Cook 3 cups rotini pasta according to package directions; drain pasta and set aside in a bowl. In the pasta pot, mix 1 (6-ounce) can chunk white tuna packed in water (drained), 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can condensed unsalted cream of mushroom soup, 1 soup can water and 1 cup frozen peas and carrots (thawed). Cook 2 minutes on medium, stir in cooked pasta, and heat 1 to 2 minutes more or until heated through. Remove from heat and add 2 cups shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese; stir until cheese is melted.

Serve with GREEN BEANS and a CHOPPED LETTUCE SALAD. For dessert, make instant vanilla pudding with 1% milk; garnish with crumbled graham crackers and light whipped cream.

Plan

Save some graham crackers for Wednesday.

Shopping List

rotini pasta, canned chunk white tuna in water, condensed unsalted cream of mushroom soup, frozen peas and carrots, 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, green beans, lettuce, instant vanilla pudding, 1% milk, graham crackers, light whipped cream.

Wednesday: Meatless

BLACK BEANS AND RICE will bring everyone to the table in a hurry: Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large nonstick skillet on medium. Add 1 medium chopped onion, 2 small seeded and chopped fresh jalapeno peppers and 1 tablespoon minced garlic; cook 5 minutes or until onion is softened. Stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans black beans in seasoned sauce (with liquid), 1 large chopped tomato and 1/4 cup picante sauce. Cover and cook 8 minutes or until heated through. Serve each portion of the spicy dish over 1 cup hot cooked brown rice.

Add deli COLESLAW. If desired, stir some chopped red bell pepper into the slaw for a flavor boost. Cinnamon-sprinkled CHUNKY APPLESAUCE and leftover GRAHAM CRACKERS make a good dessert.

Plan

Save enough coleslaw for Thursday.

Shopping List

olive oil, onion, fresh jalapeno peppers, garlic, canned black beans in seasoned sauce, tomato, picante sauce, brown rice, deli coleslaw, red bell pepper (optional), cinnamon, chunky applesauce.

Thursday: Express

Pick up a BARBECUE (or regular) ROTISSERIE CHICKEN. Add BAKED BEANS and some leftover COLESLAW along with CORNBREAD (from mix) to the meal. PEACHES are your dessert.

Shopping List

barbecue (or regular) rotisserie chicken, baked beans, cornbread mix, peaches.

Friday: Budget

CHICKEN AND WHITE BEANS PROVENCAL offers a welcome twist: flavor without extra calories. Serve with a SPINACH SALAD and a BAGUETTE. For dessert, ORANGE SECTIONS are refreshing.

Shopping List

canola oil, chicken cutlets, garlic, onion, canned stewed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, coarse salt, pepper, canned reduced-sodium white beans, fresh spinach, baguette, oranges.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Everyone at our table agreed that BAKED COD WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND CHICKPEAS should go into the keeper file. Serve the colorful fish dish with STEAMED FRESH BROCCOLI FLORETS and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS.

Make BABY BERRY TARTS for dessert: Spoon 1 (8-ounce) package light strawberry cream cheese spread into a pastry bag or large sturdy food storage bag. Using a star-shaped tip, pipe the cheese into 15 baked mini phyllo dough shells (from frozen). Slice each of 15 fresh strawberries about 3 times from tip almost to top. Fan slices; place atop filling to garnish.

Shopping List

extra-virgin olive oil, ground coriander, paprika, cayenne pepper, coarse salt, skinless cod fillets, canned reduced-sodium chickpeas, cherry tomatoes, unsalted chicken broth, shallots, garlic, lemon, black pepper, cilantro, fresh broccoli, whole-grain rolls, light strawberry cream cheese, frozen mini phyllo dough shells, fresh strawberries.

Sunday: Family

Take the family on a culinary trip and enjoy SOUTHWESTERN PORK KEBABS. In a large resealable plastic bag, toss together 8 boneless top-loin pork chops (cut into 1-inch cubes), 8 tablespoons (1/2 cup) reduced-sodium or regular taco seasoning mix, 1 red bell pepper and 1 large onion (each cut into 1-inch pieces) until evenly coated. Alternately thread pork cubes with bell pepper and onion onto 8 skewers. Grill on medium-high 8 to 10 minutes, turning occasionally, or until pork is browned and reaches 145 degrees.

Serve with MARMALADE SWEET POTATOES. Cut 2 medium peeled sweet potatoes into bite-size pieces and cook in water to cover for 15 minutes or until tender; drain. Stir in 2 tablespoons orange marmalade and 1 tablespoon butter, and toss to coat. On the side, add GREEN PEAS (from frozen), a MIXED GREEN SALAD and DINNER ROLLS. For dessert, top GINGERBREAD (from mix) with light WHIPPED CREAM.

Plan

Prepare enough kebabs and save some gingerbread for Monday.

Shopping List

boneless top-loin pork chops, reduced-sodium or regular taco seasoning mix, red bell pepper, onion, sweet potatoes, orange marmalade, butter, frozen green peas, salad greens, dinner rolls, gingerbread mix, light whipped cream.

Monday: Heat and Eat

STUFFED PITAS will be quick and easy. Heat, chop and stuff leftover kebabs into whole-grain pitas coated with honey mustard dressing. Serve with RICE tossed with fresh chopped parsley. Alongside, add SLICED CUCUMBERS in cider vinegar. Warm the leftover GINGERBREAD for dessert.

Shopping List

whole-grain pitas, honey mustard dressing, rice, fresh parsley, cucumbers, cider vinegar.

Tuesday: Kids

BAKED PASTA has "kids" written all over it for its mild flavor and simple preparation. Serve it with CARROT AND CELERY STICKS and SOFT ROLLS. For dessert, make instant CHOCOLATE PUDDING with 1% milk and let the kids stir sliced bananas into the pudding.

Shopping List

cooking spray, 95% lean ground beef, onion, garlic, coarse salt, pepper, jar no-salt-added or regular red pasta sauce, refrigerated vegetable or herb-filled tortellini, 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, fresh parsley, carrots, celery, soft rolls, instant chocolate pudding, 1% milk, bananas.

Wednesday: Express

You'll be eating MEATBALL STROGANOFF in no time. Whisk 1 (1 1/2-ounce) package stroganoff sauce mix into 2 cups water to blend. Pour into a large skillet. Add 1 (1 1/2-pound) package fully cooked frozen turkey meatballs (thaw first) and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 to 15 minutes or until meatballs are hot. Remove from heat; stir in 1 cup reduced-fat sour cream. Serve over NOODLES. Sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Add a packaged GREEN SALAD and CRUSTY ROLLS. Fresh PINEAPPLE is dessert.

Shopping List

packaged stroganoff sauce mix, packaged fully cooked frozen turkey meatballs, reduced-fat sour cream, noodles, fresh parsley, packaged green salad, crusty rolls, fresh pineapple.

Thursday: Meatless

Enjoy a low-cost, no-meat dinner with SPINACH BAKED PENNE. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Cook 10 ounces penne pasta according to directions; drain. In a 2-quart baking dish, combine cooked pasta and 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can Italian-style stewed tomatoes; mix well. Top with 1 (16-ounce) package frozen creamed spinach (thawed); sprinkle top with freshly grated Parmesan. Cover tightly. Bake 40 minutes. Add GREEN BEANS and GARLIC TOAST. Munch on RED AND GREEN GRAPES for dessert.

Shopping List

penne pasta, canned Italian-style stewed tomatoes, frozen creamed spinach, Parmesan, green beans, garlic toast, red and green grapes.

Friday: Budget

CORN and POTATO CHOWDER is perfect for a chilly fall evening. Serve over BROWN RICE for added fiber and flavor. Add a GRILLED HAM AND CHEESE SANDWICH alongside. Make dessert easy with KIWIFRUIT.

Shopping List

bacon, onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, coarse salt, pepper, vegetable broth, frozen corn, can cream-style corn, 2% milk, flour, green onions, brown rice, ham, cheese, bread, kiwifruit.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

There was no doubt that our guests enjoyed MOROCCAN CHICKEN -- the proof was in the clean plates! Serve the savory chicken and sauce over COUSCOUS. Add STEAMED FRESH CARROTS to the plate and a SPINACH SALAD on the side. Serve with whole-grain PITA WEDGES. Buy a COCONUT CREAM PIE for dessert.

Shopping List

fresh parsley, garlic, chicken breast tenders or cutlets, canned no-salt-added diced tomatoes, pimiento-stuffed olives, lemon, couscous, fresh carrots, fresh spinach, whole-grain pita bread, coconut cream pie.