Sunday: Family

For family day, bring a new taste to an old favorite with BAKED TURKEY BREAST WITH CHERRY SAUCE. Serve it with LONG-GRAIN AND WILD RICE (from mix) and roasted FRESH BRUSSELS SPROUTS. Add SOURDOUGH BREAD. POUND CAKE drizzled with CHOCOLATE SAUCE is a simple dessert.

Plan

Save enough turkey and cake for Monday.

Shopping List

whole turkey breast, coarse salt, pepper, dried thyme, butter, shallot, canned dark cherries in heavy syrup, unsalted chicken stock, orange juice, Dijon mustard, long-grain and wild rice mix, fresh Brussels sprouts, sourdough bread, pound cake, chocolate sauce.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Make TURKEY POT PIE using leftover turkey: Heat oven to 375 degrees. Mix 2 cups chopped (leftover) turkey with 1 (10 3/4-ounce) can less-sodium less-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables and 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme. Spoon into a 9-inch pie plate. Cover with a refrigerated pie crust; cut slits in crust to vent. Bake 40 minutes or until crust is golden and turkey mixture is hot.

Serve with a MIXED GREEN SALAD. Slice the leftover CAKE for dessert.

Shopping List

canned less-sodium less-fat condensed cream of chicken soup, frozen mixed vegetables, dried thyme, refrigerated pie crust, salad greens.

Tuesday: Meatless

FETTUCCINE ALFREDO was a winner at our house. Serve it with a LETTUCE WEDGE and GARLIC BREAD. Sprinkle PEACHES with a little nutmeg for dessert.

Plan

Save some Fettuccine Alfredo for Friday.

Shopping List

fettuccine pasta, butter, heavy whipping cream, garlic, Italian seasoning, coarse salt, pepper, shredded Parmesan cheese, reduced-fat cream cheese, fresh parsley, lettuce, garlic bread, peaches, nutmeg.

Wednesday: Budget

Stretch your food dollar with this SAUSAGE-APPLE-SAUERKRAUT DINNER. In a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, cook 1 (14-ounce) package reduced-fat kielbasa (sliced 1/2 inch thick) for 8 to 10 minutes or until browned; drain. Add 1 (32-ounce) package rinsed and drained refrigerated sauerkraut, 1 cup apple juice, 1 tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon caraway seeds and 2 to 3 medium Rome apples (peeled and sliced). Cover, reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, 10 minutes or until apples are tender.

Serve with PICKLED BEETS (from jar) and PUMPERNICKEL BREAD. Scoop STRAWBERRY ICE CREAM for dessert.

Plan

Save enough ice cream for Thursday.

Shopping List

reduced-fat kielbasa, refrigerated sauerkraut, apple juice, brown sugar, caraway seeds, Rome apples, jar pickled beets, pumpernickel bread, strawberry ice cream.

Thursday: Kids

Tell the kids CHICKEN-TACO PUFF PIE is for dinner, and they'll give you a hug. Heat oven to 400 degrees. Coat a 9-inch pie plate with cooking spray. In a medium bowl, stir together 1 cup baking mix (such as Bisquick or another brand) and 3 eggs until well-blended. Spread in pie plate. Spoon 1 cup (by tablespoons) refrigerated barbecue pulled chicken onto batter; sprinkle with 1 cup shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Bake 20 minutes or until golden.

Serve with deli CARROT SALAD. Leftover ICE CREAM is dessert.

Shopping List

cooking spray, baking mix (such as Bisquick or another brand), eggs, refrigerated barbecue pulled chicken, 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, deli carrot salad.

Friday: Express

Heat the leftover Fettucine Alfredo for a quick meal. (For best results, add a splash of water or milk and heat on the stovetop.) Add deli TOMATO SOUP to your meal. Munch on OATMEAL COOKIES for dessert.

Shopping List

milk, deli tomato soup, oatmeal cookies.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests over for your PORK TENDERLOIN. Pull out the pressure cooker for this MUSHROOM RISOTTO -- it's a keeper! Add GREEN PEAS (from frozen), a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD to make a pretty plate. For dessert, PINEAPPLE SORBET and BUTTER COOKIES are easy.

Shopping List

pork tenderloin, butter, onion, sliced mushrooms, arborio rice, unsalted chicken broth, Parmesan cheese, pepper, frozen green peas, Boston lettuce, Italian bread, pineapple sorbet, butter cookies.

Sunday: Family

Enjoy a new flavor with the family today and serve GARLIC-ROASTED HAM: Heat oven to 300 degrees. Cut slits in a 3- to 4-pound center-cut cooked ham and insert 2 to 3 sliced cloves of garlic. Stir together 1/3 cup molasses and 2 teaspoons pepper. Spread over ham and wrap it in heavy-duty foil. Place in a shallow roasting pan. Roast 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the internal temperature reaches 140 degrees (about 15 to 18 minutes per pound). Slice and serve warm.

Alongside, add MASHED SWEET POTATOES, steamed BROCCOLI SPEARS, COLESLAW and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, PINEAPPLE SHERBET is light.

Plan

Save enough ham for Monday and Wednesday, enough sherbet for Monday and enough coleslaw for Tuesday.

Shopping List

cooked ham, garlic, molasses, pepper, sweet potatoes to mash, broccoli, coleslaw, whole-grain rolls, pineapple sherbet.

Monday: Heat and Eat

For a quick meal, make GREEK ISLE HAM SANDWICHES. In a small bowl, toss together 1 cup chopped (leftover) ham, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, 2 cups spinach leaves and 2 teaspoons dried oregano. Divide evenly among 4 whole-grain pita bread halves.

Serve with COUSCOUS with chopped black olives stirred in. Scoop the leftover SHERBET for dessert.

Shopping List

olive oil, lemon, fresh spinach, dried oregano, whole-grain pita bread, couscous, black olives.

Tuesday: Meatless

Try these NO-MEAT SLOPPY JOES for an easy dinner. Serve them on WHOLE-GRAIN BUNS. Add OVEN FRIES (from frozen) and leftover COLESLAW. Enjoy STRAWBERRIES for dessert.

Shopping List

canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, carrot, brown rice, canned chili beans with sauce, hickory smoked barbecue sauce, whole-grain buns, frozen oven fries, strawberries.

Wednesday: Budget

There's no need to spend a lot of money tonight with PASTA WITH BROCCOLI AND CHEESE on the menu: Cook 13 to 16 ounces whole-grain pasta shells according to directions; add 3 cups fresh broccoli florets during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Drain. In a large bowl, combine pasta and broccoli with 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese. If desired, add some chopped (leftover) ham. Toss gently to mix and serve.

Add a SPINACH SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. For dessert, PEACHES are the answer.

Shopping List

whole-grain pasta shells, fresh broccoli, Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach, garlic bread, peaches.

Thursday: Kids

What kid could resist CHILI-CHEESEBURGER MAC AND CHEESE? Serve with CARROT STICKS and SOFT ROLLS. For dessert, TANGERINES are just what the kids will want.

Shopping List

macaroni and cheese, 95% lean ground beef, chili powder, cumin, coarse salt, canned reduced-sodium kidney beans, canned diced tomatoes with mild green chiles, fresh parsley, carrot sticks, soft rolls, tangerines.

Friday: Express

Tonight's TORTELLINI WITH PESTO AND SUN- DRIED TOMATOES is quick and tasty. Prepare 2 (9-ounce) packages refrigerated three-cheese tortellini according to directions; drain. Toss with 1/2 cup refrigerated pesto, 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup chopped oil-packed (drained) sun-dried tomatoes and 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil (or 1 tablespoon dried).

Add a packaged GREEN SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. Dessert is as simple as instant LEMON PUDDING made with 1% milk.

Shopping List

refrigerated three-cheese tortellini, refrigerated pesto, Parmesan cheese, sun-dried tomatoes in oil, fresh or dried basil, packaged green salad, Italian bread, instant lemon pudding mix, 1% milk.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Serve your guests AIR-FRYER LEMON CHICKEN AND POTATOES. Add steamed ASPARAGUS, a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and a BAGUETTE. Buy a CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE for dessert.

Shopping List

fresh rosemary, garlic powder, coarse salt, black pepper, bone-in skin-on chicken thighs, small potatoes, olive oil, lemon, fresh asparagus, Boston lettuce, baguette, chocolate layer cake.

Sunday: Family

The family will enjoy the sweet-hot flavor of PORK ROAST WITH JEZEBEL SAUCE today. Alongside, MASHED POTATOES are welcome: Bake 4 (about 2 pounds total) potatoes; remove pulp, discard skins. In a large saucepan, combine 1 cup 1% milk, 1 tablespoon butter, 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper; warm over medium-low heat. Remove from heat; add potatoes to pan and beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth.

On the side, add steamed fresh BRUSSELS SPROUTS tossed with a little butter and dried marjoram, and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Dessert is BAKED APPLE POCKETS.

Plan

Save enough pork, potatoes and apple pockets for Monday.

Shopping List

hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, garlic powder, coarse salt, boneless pork loin, cooking spray, apple jelly, apricot-pineapple preserves, dry mustard, prepared horseradish, baking potatoes, 1% milk, butter, fresh Brussels sprouts, dried marjoram, whole-grain rolls, refrigerated pie crusts, apples, sugar, flour, cinnamon.

Monday: Heat and Eat

Use the leftovers to make PORK SANDWICHES tonight on whole-grain buns smeared with low-fat mayonnaise or grainy mustard. On the side, try some POTATO CAKES: Add a beaten egg to the leftover mashed potatoes, shape into patties, lightly coat with flour and pan-fry in a little canola oil until heated through and browned on both sides.

Serve with deli COLESLAW. Warm the leftover APPLE POCKETS for dessert.

Plan

Buy enough coleslaw for Thursday.

Shopping List

whole-grain buns, low-fat mayonnaise or grainy mustard, eggs, flour, canola oil, deli coleslaw.

Tuesday: Meatless

Enjoy no-meat PASTA FAGIOLE tonight: Prepare 12 ounces ditalini or other small pasta according to directions; drain. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot on medium. Add 1 clove minced garlic, 2 large chopped green bell peppers, 1 medium chopped onion and 1 cup chopped celery. Cook 10 minutes or until softened. Add 1 (16-ounce) can tomato puree with 1 can water and coarse salt and pepper to taste; cook over low heat for 30 minutes. Add 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium cannellini beans the last 5 minutes of cooking; mix well and serve over pasta.

Serve with a LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD and GARLIC BREAD on the side. Scoop VANILLA ICE CREAM for dessert.

Plan

Save enough ice cream for Thursday.

Shopping List

ditalini or other small pasta, olive oil, garlic, green bell peppers, onion, celery, canned tomato puree, coarse salt, pepper, canned reduced-sodium cannellini beans, lettuce, tomatoes, garlic bread, vanilla ice cream.

Wednesday: Express

Deli TUNA SALAD ON WHOLE-GRAIN TOAST is a quick meal. Serve it with deli SOUP and a packaged GREEN SALAD. For dessert, KIWIS are simple.

Shopping List

deli tuna salad, whole-grain bread, deli soup, packaged green salad, kiwis.

Thursday: Budget

Make this economical VEGETABLE-CLAM CHOWDER tonight: Prepare 1 cup elbow macaroni according to package directions; drain. Rinse with cold water until cool; drain. Combine 2 1/2 cups (of 3 cups total) 1% milk, 1 (16-ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables (thawed and drained), 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, 1/2 teaspoon paprika and the cooked pasta in a 2-quart saucepan. Cook over medium heat until bubbles form around the edge of the milk. In a separate bowl, whisk remaining 1/2 cup milk and 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch together until cornstarch dissolves. Stir cornstarch mixture into soup and heat to simmering. Add 1 (6-ounce) can clams (drained) and simmer, stirring frequently, for 3 minutes. Add coarse salt and pepper to taste.

Serve with leftover COLESLAW and CRACKERS. Scoop leftover ICE CREAM and top with STRAWBERRIES for dessert.

Plan

Buy enough strawberries for Friday.

Shopping List

elbow macaroni, 1% milk, frozen mixed vegetables, dried thyme, paprika, cornstarch, canned clams, coarse salt, pepper, crackers, strawberries.

Friday: Kids

Call it ZIPPY ZITI WITH PEAS AND CARROTS as you call the kids to supper: Prepare 8 ounces ziti pasta according to directions. Meanwhile, prepare 1 (10-ounce) package frozen peas and carrots according to directions. Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil in a medium saucepan. Stir in 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning, 1/2 cup 1% milk and 4 ounces shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese. Cook over medium heat until thickened. Stir in cooked vegetables and heat through. Place pasta in a large heated serving bowl, pour sauce over and toss to coat.

Serve with a CHOPPED LETTUCE SALAD and BREADSTICKS. Make STRAWBERRY SMOOTHIES for dessert: For 2 smoothies, place 6 ounces low-fat yogurt, 1 cup fresh strawberry halves (or frozen unsweetened whole strawberries), 3/4 cup milk and 2 tablespoons bran cereal in a blender. Cover; blend on high 10 seconds. Scrape down sides of blender. Cover; blend 20 more seconds or until smooth. (Adapted from "The Big Book of Breakfast & Brunch," Betty Crocker Kitchens, HMH.)

Shopping List

ziti pasta, frozen peas and carrots, canola oil, Italian seasoning, 1% milk, shredded 50% reduced-fat cheddar cheese, lettuce, breadsticks, low-fat yogurt, strawberries, bran cereal.

Saturday: Easy Entertaining

Invite guests for WINE-MARINATED GRILLED FLANK STEAK. Serve with LONG-GRAIN AND WILD RICE and STEAMED BROCCOLI. Add a SPINACH SALAD with RED ONION RINGS.

For dessert, make BLUEBERRIES WITH LEMON CREAM: In a medium bowl, using a fork, break up 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese. Drain any liquid from 3/4 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt and add to cream cheese, along with 1 teaspoon honey. Using an electric mixer, beat at high speed until light and creamy. Stir in 2 teaspoons freshly grated lemon zest. Layer lemon cream and 2 cups blueberries into 4 stemmed dessert glasses.

Shopping List

dry red wine, onion, brown sugar, lower-sodium or regular soy sauce, lime, vegetable oil, garlic, beef flank steak, coarse salt, pepper, long-grain and wild rice, broccoli, fresh spinach, red onion, reduced-fat cream cheese, low-fat vanilla yogurt, honey, lemon, blueberries.