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SUNDAY (Family)

For a special family meal, try MEDITERRANEAN PORK KEBABS (see recipe). Serve with COUSCOUS and add some chopped kalamata olives to it. Alongside, BROCCOLLINI and DINNER ROLLS are good. Buy a CHOCOLATE MERINGUE PIE for dessert.

PLAN AHEAD: Broil an extra plain pork loin and save enough pie for

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MONDAY (Heat and Eat)

Make a quick PORK STIR-FRY with the leftover pork. Add some frozen stir-fry vegetables and teriyaki sauce. Serve your masterpiece over RICE. Add SESAME BREAD STICKS. You can have leftover PIE for dessert.

SHOPPING LIST: frozen stir-fry vegetables, teriyaki sauce, rice, sesame bread sticks.

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TUESDAY (Kids)

It's fast and full of flavor, so the kids will love BEEF 'N CHEESE CALZONES. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Coat a pizza pan with cooking spray. Unroll 1 (13.8-ounce) can refrigerated pizza crust dough on pan; gently stretch dough to form a 12-inch circle. Layer 1/3 cup sliced deli roast beef, 1

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WEDNESDAY (Express)

Try one of Campbell's (or another brand) Select Harvest Soups. The sodium has been reduced (but not enough). Alongside, buy egg salad from the deli for EGG SALAD SANDWICHES on whole-wheat bread. Add a LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD. Enjoy ORANGE SECTIONS for dessert.

SHOPPING LIST: Select Harvest Soup

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THURSDAY (Meatless)

Tonight's NO-MEAT "JAMBALAYA" (see recipe) has lots of flavor. Serve it with MIXED GREENS and CORN MUFFINS (from a mix). For a special dessert, top FRESH STRAWBERRIES with light whipped cream.

SHOPPING LIST: canola oil, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, rice, canned vegetable broth,

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FRIDAY (Budget)

Keep food costs down with HAM AND POTATO FRITTATA. Brown frozen O'Brien potatoes in a nonstick skillet. Stir in 2 cups diced ham and 6 beaten eggs. Cover and cook until set. Top with sliced tomatoes. Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and MULTIGRAIN ROLLS.

Make APPLE CRUMBLE for dessert. Heat oven to

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SATURDAY (Easy Entertaining)

For special guests, serve BAKED ITALIAN CHICKEN (see recipe). Serve the easy entree with PARSLEY BUTTERED SPAGHETTI, a BIBB LETTUCE SALAD and ITALIAN BREAD. Warm and top the leftover APPLE CRUMBLE with leftover ICE CREAM.

SHOPPING LIST: balsamic vinegar, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon, dried

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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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