Weeknight Meal Planner

August 29, 2012
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We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Vegetarian Fried Rice

Credit: Oxmoor House
Fried rice is a great way to use up leftover rice, but even if you have to start from scratch, it's a quick and easy supper. Make yours meatless by substituting lightly browned cubes of tofu for more traditional chicken, pork, and shrimp.
Serve With:
Green salad and ginger dressing
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Pork Chops with Country Gravy

Credit: Photo: Beau Gustafson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Season these breaded pork chops with dried marjoram, thyme, and rubbed sage and pan-fry for a humble weeknight dinner that's uber-satisfying. Be sure to save some of the gravy to serve over breakfast biscuits the next day.
Serve With:
Canned mixed vegetables
Mashed potatoes

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Spicy Honey-Brushed Chicken Thighs

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
We just adore this simple chicken dinner. Season budget-friendly chicken thighs with common spices like paprika and garlic powder, broil, then brush with a spicy honey mixture and broil until done.
Serve With:
Mixed green salad
Roasted asparagus
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Bacon-Corn Chowder with Shrimp

Credit: Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
What's not to love about an easy soup featuring bacon, onion, garlic, corn, shrimp, and half-and-half? This quick-cooking soup takes just 20 minutes to prepare and is sure to be a hit.
Serve With:
French bread

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Cheesy Chicken Spaghetti

Credit: Photo: Oxmoor House
This crowd-pleasing casserole is delicious and makes use of previously frozen, chopped chicken to save time on hectic weeknights. Use the hands-off baking time to get kids started on homework, fold a load of laundry, or enjoy a glass of wine.
Mixed green salad
Garlic toast

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Baked Oatmeal

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Make your weekend morning extra special with this hearty oatmeal dish. Substitute your favorite dried fruit and nuts for the raisins and chopped walnuts, if you prefer.
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