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Weeknight Meal Planner

We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.

1
Vegetarian Fried Rice

Fried rice is a great way to use up leftover rice, but even if you have to start from scratch, it's a quick and easy supper. Make yours meatless by substituting lightly browned cubes of tofu for more traditional chicken, pork, and shrimp.

Serve With:
- Green salad and ginger dressing
2
Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Season these breaded pork chops with dried marjoram, thyme, and rubbed sage and pan-fry for a humble weeknight dinner that's uber-satisfying. Be sure to save some of the gravy to serve over breakfast biscuits the next day.

Serve With:
- Canned mixed vegetables
- Mashed potatoes
3
Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

We just adore this simple chicken dinner. Season budget-friendly chicken thighs with common spices like paprika and garlic powder, broil, then brush with a spicy honey mixture and broil until done.

Serve With:
- Mixed green salad
- Roasted asparagus
4
Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp

What's not to love about an easy soup featuring bacon, onion, garlic, corn, shrimp, and half-and-half? This quick-cooking soup takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is sure to be a hit.

Serve With:
- French bread
5
Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

This crowd-pleasing casserole is delicious and makes use of previously frozen, chopped chicken to save time on hectic weeknights. Use the hands-off baking time to get kids started on homework, fold a load of laundry, or enjoy a glass of wine.
- Mixed green salad
- Garlic toast
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