Weeknight Meal Planner

April 16, 2012
Photo: Fran Gealer
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Tomato Soup with White Beans and Pasta

Photo: Kate Sears; Styling: Susan Vajaranant
Skip the canned stuff and try your hand at this easy homemade tomato soup. White beans and cooked pasta make it heartier than traditional tomato soup.
Serve With:
Cheese toast
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Pulled Chicken Sandwiches

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Kellie Gerber Kelley
Make a homemade sauce that delivers great barbecue taste: Chili powder and cumin add smokiness, while ketchup and molasses provide sweetness.
Serve With:
Chips
Deli cole slaw

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Tangy Asian Meatballs

Use your slow-cooker for these easy Asian-inspired meatballs. Top with sliced green scallions for a pretty and flavorful garnish.
Serve With:
Steamed white rice
Storebought egg rolls
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Chili-Roasted Cod

Photo: Dasha Wright Ewing
Dust fresh cod fillets with chili powder, oregano, and salt and roast until flaky, then top with a browned butter sauce spiced with cumin.
Serve With:
Steamed green beans
Prepared mashed sweet potatoes

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Tex-Mex Calzones

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Jan Gautro
Spice up sandwich night with this Tex-Mex inspired favorite packed with ground turkey, fresh veggies, and spicy salsa.
Serve With:

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Chocolate-Bourbon Cake

Photo: Fran Gealer
This rich chocolate cake gets a sensational finish from a Coffee-Bourbon Syrup. It's so delicious that you can skip the ice cream, and we never skip the ice cream.

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