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Weeknight Meal Planner

April 16, 2012
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Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Creamy Slow-cooker Chicken

Credit: Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Lisa Powell Bailey
Spoon this rich and creamy chicken mixture over pasta, rice or biscuits for a home-style dinner that's sure to satisfy your need for comfort food.
Serve With:
Mixed green salad

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Sweet Potato, Leek, and Ham Soup

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
This hearty, satisfying soup is as delicious as it is pretty. It's less than 200 calories per serving and full of nutrients from the sweet potatoes, making this is a great choice for health-conscious families who enjoy a good meal.
Serve With:
Wheat rolls

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Steak Tips with Mushroom Gravy

Credit: Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
Top cooked egg noodles with sirloin steak smothered in a rich mushroom gravy for a heartwarming weeknight supper.
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Steamed green beans
Buttered toast

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Easy Valentine's Day

Credit: Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Jan Gautro
This easy pasta dish is one of our most popular recipes. It's no wonder, either; this creamy casserole tastes indulgent, yet boasts just under 350 calories and 10 grams of fat per serving. Serve with your favorite wine for a simple Valentine's Day dinner at home.
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Salad
Roasted asparagus

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Refried Bean Poblanos with Cheese

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
These colorful bean stuffed poblanos take less than 10 minutes to prepare in the microwave.
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Yellow rice
Avocado slices

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Key Lime Pound Cake

Credit: Photo: Jennifer Davick; Styling: Buffy Hargett
Dress up traditional pound cake with a little lime zest and a homemade Key lime glaze for a deliciously tropical dessert.

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