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SUNDAY (Family)

Enjoy family day with CAESAR BEEF KEBABS (see recipe) on the menu. Serve the juicy kebabs with GREEN BEANS, a MIXED GREEN SALAD and WHOLE-WHEAT ROLLS.

For dessert, the family will swoon over BLUEBERRY CREAM PIE. Beat 4 ounces softened fat-free cream cheese, 1/2 cup reduced-fat sour cream and 1/4

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MONDAY (Heat and Eat)

Use Sunday's leftover beef for STEAK AND BLUE CHEESE SALAD. Dice steak and vegetables; mix with packaged greens and cherry tomatoes, drained quartered artichokes and crumbled blue cheese. Toss with reduced-fat blue cheese dressing. Add MULTIGRAIN BREAD. Serve the leftover PIE for dessert.

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TUESDAY (Budget)

Pasta is always a money-saver, as is this CARAMELIZED ONIONS WITH RED PEPPERS AND BALSAMIC VINEGAR OVER FETTUCCINE (see recipe). Serve with a ROMAINE SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. Enjoy FRESH PLUMS for dessert.

SHOPPING LIST: spinach or regular fettuccine, olive oil, onion, sugar, jar of roasted red

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WEDNESDAY (Express)

For a light and pretty meal, prepare ASIAN SPINACH AND GRAPE SALAD. For the dressing, combine in a blender 1/2 cup seasoned rice vinegar, 1 clove minced garlic, 1 tablespoon candied ginger, 2 tablespoons each canola oil and chicken broth and 1/2 teaspoon dark (toasted) sesame oil. Blend until

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THURSDAY (Meatless)

For an easy no-meat dinner, try CREAMY MUSHROOMS. Heat 1 tablespoon canola oil in a large nonstick skillet. Add 1 pound sliced fresh mushrooms; cook and stir 5 minutes or until moisture has evaporated. Meanwhile, mix 1 (0.75-ounce) package mushroom gravy mix and 1 cup water. Add to skillet; bring

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FRIDAY (Kids)

For a special treat for the kids, try these MEXICAN MEATBALLS. In a medium bowl, lightly mix together 12 ounces lean ground pork, 1/2 cup each grated zucchini and crushed baked or regular tortilla chips, 1/4 cup each thinly sliced green onions and fresh cilantro, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon each minced

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SATURDAY (Easy Entertaining)

SHRIMP AND PESTO PASTA (see recipe) is an excellent dish for guests and a recipe you'll prepare often. Serve it with an ARUGULA SALAD and BAGUETTES. Buy a COCONUT MERINGUE PIE for dessert.

SHOPPING LIST: whole-wheat fettuccine, fresh asparagus, jar of roasted red peppers, pesto, extra-virgin

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Susan Nicholson is an Atlanta-based cookbook author and registered dietitian.
E-mail Susan at menuplanner@mindspring.com
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