Week Two: 1 List, 5 Meals

The hardest part of getting homemade meals on the table is the planning. Leave the menu to us–Print Shopping List and head to the store. In less than an hour, you'll have everything you need to make five delicious dinners. Plan chicken parmesan for soccer night, risotto for an easy evening in, chicken sandwiches for when you're on the go, and pork medallions for last-minute company.

Make a one-dish dinner while you call out spelling words. This risotto is packed with sweet onions, salty cheese, and zesty sauce. Plus, it only takes about 30 minutes to cook. For the last 20 minutes of cook time, you need to be near the stove, so get the kids started doing homework at the kitchen table and help as you stir.

Recipe: Risotto with Italian Sausage, Caramelized Onions, and Bitter Greens

Cook chicken scaloppini-style on the stove to save time, or use leftover chicken from your fridge to get this dinner on the table in a hurry. Pile flavorful ingredients including sun-dried tomatoes and arugula on onion buns and serve with a side of Dijon Potato Salad.

Recipe: Chicken Sandwich with Arugula and Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Invite the neighbors over for dinner at the last minute. This company-worthy dish of pork medallions in a rich wine sauce cooks in less than 10 minutes and is packed with fresh Mediterranean flavor. Serve over linguine to make the most of the extra sauce, and add a side of steamed green beans to complete the menu.

Recipe: Pork Medallions with Olive-Caper Sauce

Dress up your go-to meatloaf recipe with flavorful ingredients like sun-dried tomatoes, fresh basil, and provolone cheese. This recipe packs a lot of fresh herbs and vegetables into a hearty meal sure to warm the heart and fill the stomach. Serve with Mashed Potatoes.

Recipe: Italian Meat Loaf with Fresh Basil and Provolone

Serve a family-style favorite that's ready in about 15 minutes. For an inspired Italian meal in a hurry, steal our secret: start with bottled pasta sauce, then add balsamic vinegar, salt, and pepper and microwave for a few minutes. You'll end up with a delicious sauce that tastes homemade. Serve over spaghetti noodles with a side of steamed broccoli.

Recipe: Herbed Chicken Parmesan