Weeknight Meal Planner: 02/19/18 

Updated: February 15, 2018
We’ve served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Pressure Cooker Chicken and Black Pepper Dumplings

Daniel Agee

Just a touch of fresh lemon and tarragon add a subtle touch of sophistication to an otherwise classic and wholly comforting pot of chicken and dumplings. Done in just 30 minutes, this dish is perfect for any night of the week. While we went with a super simple drop biscuit for the dumplings, feel free to try using canned biscuit dough or your own favorite dumpling recipe here. 

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Shrimp Fettuccine Alfredo

Photo: Kelsey Grace Harrison

This shrimp fettuccine alfredo recipe, which calls for quick-cooking refrigerated pasta, is a great go-to dish for hectic weekights.  Serve with a side of roasted asparagus. 

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Pan-fried Scallops

Photo: Stephen Devries; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns

Scallops come one of two ways: wet or dry. Ask at the fish counter for dry scallops, which are in their natural state, have a milder, purer flavor than wet scallops, and sear beautifully. 

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One-Pan Broccoli-Bacon Mac 'n' Cheese

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Butternut squash puree enhances the color of this one-dish wonder without distracting from the cheesy flavor, and it sneaks in another serving of vegetables.

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Pan-Roasted Pork Tenderloin and Peppers

Photo: Jennifer Causey; Styling: Paige Hicks

This dish comes together in just one pan, making for quick cleanup and tons of flavor as the elements build on each other.

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Elsa's Chocolate-Dipped Macaroons

Photo: Erin Kunkel; Styling: Kelly Allen

These macaroons are the most delicious we've ever tasted in the Sunset Test Kitchen. The recipe comes from Karen Dannenbaum of Topanga, California, who inherited it from her mother, Elsa, an outstanding cook.

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