Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of October 3rd

Luscious, creamy potato soup uses just one pan for fast weeknight comfort and even faster cleanup. We love the look and tang of sharp white cheddar.

Making the most of supermarket convenience items gets this family favorite on the table in a flash. Precut matchstick carrots are easier to chop into small pieces quickly, and using prepared mashed potatoes for the topping is a good trick for when you don't have leftover mashed potatoes on hand.

Serve this satisfying stuffed chicken recipe with sautéed Broccolini and a side of creamy mashed potatoes for a delicious dinner that serves 4 in just 40 minutes.

Timing on this recipe is important, so have your bacon cooked and eggs ready when the pasta is done. Do not let the pasta drain completely; for the creamiest sauce, you want a little of the water still clinging to the noodles when you add them to the eggs.

Orange-Sauced Chicken is a super-fast supper (think 10 minutes!) that’s rich with flavor, yet only has around 200 calories per serving. Serve over sticky white rice with mixed vegetables on the side.

This pumpkin bread is sweet and moist—perfect for breakfast with coffee or as a treat after dinner. One reader recommends adding chocolate chips to make it even sweeter.