Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of July 4th

July 05, 2016
Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 
We’ve served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Barbecue Chicken Sandwiches

Credit: Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross

Good barbecue chicken sandwiches don't have to result from hours over the grill. Ours starts with a rotisserie chicken and super easy homemade barbecue sauce.

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Corn and Salmon Chowder

Credit: Photo: Annabelle Breakey

You're 25 minutes from a summertime-perfect chowder. The secret to this hearty soup is its flavorful broth, made with the corncobs. The kernels add extra corn flavor and crunch. Serve with crusty bread to sop up all the delicious broth.

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Italian Country-Style Grilled Shrimp

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Ginny Branch

Fresh arugula, kalamata olives, sliced red onion, and in-season heirloom tomatoes star in this shrimp salad that's hearty enough for a main course. Keep high quality frozen shrimp on hand so you can prep this healthy, satisfying dish in a snap.

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Weeknight BBQ Pork Tenderloin

Credit: Photo: Greg Dupree; Styling: Ginny Branch

Pork tenderloin is an economical, healthy, and family-friendly choice that happens to make a perfect cut for grilling. Ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, honey, and spices combine for an irresistible sauce that will taste like you marinated the meat for hours.

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Family-Style Chicken Spaghetti

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Claire Spollen

A family favorite swaps jarred sauce for fresh and uses a store-bought rotisserie chicken to save time--it all comes together in just 10 minutes!

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Summer Succotash

Credit: Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Heather Chadduck Hillegas 

You'll turn to this fantastic summer side again and again. The acidity in this dish gives your palate a great reset that lets you enjoy the different levels of richness, fruitiness, and sweetness in the vegetables.

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