Weeknight Meal Planner

November 01, 2012
Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Pasta with Asparagus, Pancetta, and Pine Nuts

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Cindy Barr

Pasta is the perfect weeknight meal. Your family will love the comforting flavors, and you'll love that it's surprisingly low in calories.


Serve With:
Mixed green salad
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Vegetable and Chickpea Curry

Randy Mayor; Melanie J. Clarke
This vegetarian slow-cooker curry is perfect for spicing up chilly weeknights.
Serve With:
Couscous

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Cheesy Shrimp and Grits

Photo: Antonis Achilleos; Food Styling: Chelsea Zimmer; Prop Styling: Claire Spollen
Grits aren't just for breakfast or brunch (or the South)! Top cheesy grits with sauteed shrimp and crumbled bacon for a rich and satisfying meal.
Serve With:
Fresh fruit
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Mongolian Beef

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Skip the takeout menu and whip up this classic Chinese dish at home.
Serve With:
Rice noodles
Storebought egg rolls

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Turkey and Roasted Red Pepper Meat Loaf

Photo: Kana Okada
Change up your meat loaf style with this turkey version that features chopped, roasted red peppers for an extra pop of flavor.
Serve With:
Bagged salad
Boiled corn-on-the-cob

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Red Velvet Brownies

Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Jan Gautro
Perfect for the holidays, these decadent brownies will be the star of any dessert spread on the party circuit.
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