Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of April 13th

Updated: April 10, 2015
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Risotto Primavera

Photo: Whitney Ott; Styling: Lindsey Lower

For the perfect veggie-centric spring dish, try this creamy risotto. A side of tangy sauteed veggies rounds out the main dish's rich flavors.


Serve with:
Balsamic Kale and Radicchio Sauté
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Slow Cooker Chicken Mole

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

You have a few options here: Serve the whole leg quarters over brown basmati rice, or shred the chicken off the bone and layer onto corn tortillas with cilantro, radishes, and a squeeze of lime for family taco night.


Serve with:
Brown basmati rice or corn tortillas

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Shrimp with Goat Cheese Grits

Photo: Helen Dujardin; Styling: Mindi Shapiro-Levine

This 30-minute meal is sure to please both kids and adults. Budget-friendly shrimp are a reliable protein source for busy families.

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Chicken-and-Artichoke Penne

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham

Our editors are crazy about this quick pasta dinner. With easy steps and a short ingredient list, this is a meal you'll find yourself making again and again.

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Spice-rubbed Grilled Flank Steak

Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Linda Hirst

This recipe is the perfect reason to dust off the grill and get cooking! Serve the smoky grilled flank steak with soft tortillas, crunchy slaw, and your favorite toppings.


Serve with:
Cilantro-Cabbage Slaw
Avocado Crema

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Chocolate-Coconut Macaroons

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

Indulge without overdoing it! These light and airy cookies are just sweet enough.

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