Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of March 9th

Whether you call it tomato and pepper stew or shakshuka, this meatless Middle Eastern dish is both healthy and comforting. Serve with crusty bread for mopping up the sauce.

This restaurant-quality chicken dinner is unbelievably easy to throw together. You can have it on the table in just about 30 minutes!

Start with fresh or frozen shrimp for an innovative twist on toast. This hearty meal is enough on its own, but you could serve some steamed veggies on the side.

A quick balsamic vinaigrette doubles as a marinade for the vegetables and a sauce for the pork. Taking the roasting pan from stove to oven jump-starts cooking so the pork, potatoes, and onions finish at the same time.

This dish is so easy: Just brown your favorite smoked sausage, toss the ingredients together, and let the slow cooker do the rest. All you need to round out the meal is a simple green salad and loaf of crusty bread.

How cute are these perfectly portioned mason jar cheesecakes? Make them over the weekend for a special treat.