Week Sixteen: 1 List, 5 Holiday Meals

The hardest part of getting homemade meals on the table is the planning. Leave the menu to us–Print our Shopping List and head to the store. In less than an hour, you'll have everything you need to make five low-carb meals.

If you love to kick off the Christmas season with 5 am runs to Best Buy and Wal-Mart the day after Thanksgiving, be sure to fuel up first with a hearty breakfast. Prepare everything the night before, then bake for 50 minutes in the morning while all the shoppers are showering and getting ready to tackle the sales. For more protein, quickly scramble some eggs just before the french toast is ready to come out of the oven.

Recipe: Stuffed French Toast

Fuel little (and big) hands for hanging ornaments, tossing tinsel, and stringing lights with this hearty Mexican-inspired casserole. It features favorite Mexican flavors like chiles, cumin, coriander, and of course–lots of cheese! Serve with refried beans or Spanish rice for a complete meal.

Recipe: Chicken Enchilada Casserole

Skip the fancy cocktail and appetizer party plans and invite friends over to enjoy a steaming hot bowl of chili with all the fixin's. This classic chili simmers in the slow cooker and makes entertaining during the busy holiday season oh so easy. Pop some frozen cheese or garlic Texas toast in the oven for a simple side.

Recipe: Red Bean Chili

More Tips for Hosting a Chili Party

Keep Christmas Eve dinner super-simple with this easy and elegant roast chicken. Pair with mashed potatoes or your favorite easy-to-prepare vegetable for a meal that leaves plenty of time to enjoy caroling, opening "just one" present, or the unhurried company of family and friends.

Recipe: Simple Roast Chicken

Southerners believe that eating black-eyed peas brings good luck in the new year; spice up those humble peas with spicy andouillle sausage for a satisfying one-dish meal.

Recipe: Black-Eyed Peas and Rice with Andouille Sausage