Weeknight Meal Planner

August 29, 2012
Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Chicken and Shiitake Marsala

Photo: Oxmoor House
This 5-ingredient dinner (exluding salt, pepper, and cooking spray) is ready in less than 30 minutes. The simple pan sauce adds unbelievable flavor; feel free to substitute dry sherry for the Marsala wine if you prefer.
Serve With:
Rice
Roasted asparagus
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Classic Beef Stew

Photo: Susie Cushner
Serve up a slow-cooker beef stew on chilly fall evenings for a tried-and-true, stick-to-your-ribs kind of meal.
Serve With:
Mashed potatoes
Mixed green salad

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Seared Scallops with Tuscan Beans

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Wilted baby spinach adds a hearty nutritional punch to this quick and easy scallop-and-bean supper.
Serve With:
Garlic bread
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Ultimate Mac 'n' Cheese

Jim Franco
This homemade mac 'n' cheese is so hearty, it easily stands alone as a main-dish meal. Your kids will thank you.
Serve With:
Steamed broccoli
Mixed green salad

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Molasses Pork Tenderloin with Red Wine Sauce

Marinating the pork tenderloin in a molasses mixture guarantees tender, juicy meat. No grill? Simply sear the tenderloins in a hot skillet, then bake for 15 to 20 minutes. The homemade red wine sauce is a must-have.
Serve With:

Canned turnip greens

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One-Dish Blackberry French Toast

Photo: Beth Dreiling Hontzas; Styling: Marian Cooper Cairns
Prepare this french toast casserole the night before, then bake the next morning for a drool-worthy brunch treat.

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