Weeknight Meal Planner

Updated: October 11, 2014
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Sautéed Tilapia with Lemon-Peppercorn Pan Sauce

Becky Luigart-Stayner; Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
Dress up humble tilapia fillets by sauteeing in butter and drizzling with a homemade pan sauce.
Serve With:
Rice pilaf
Hushpuppies
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Guinness Lamb Stew

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Guinness Stout's slightly burnt flavor, a result of brewing beer from roasted unmalted barley, gives this hearty lamb-and-vegetable stew a deep, rich flavor.  If you can't find Guinness, or if you don't like it, substitute another dark beer.
Serve With:
Crusty French bread

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King Ranch Chicken Casserole

William Dickey; Melanie Clarke
This Southwestern-inspired chicken casserole is a real classic and a must-try for any family's recipe box.
Serve With:
Mixed green salad
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Shrimp Pad Thai

Photo: Levi Brown; Styling: Thom Driver
Whip up this easy Asian favorite at home with quick-cooking shrimp.
Serve With:
Ginger salad
Miso soup

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Black Bean Burgers

Photo: Ryan Benyi; Styling: Andrea Steinberg
Make it meatless one night with these simple black bean burgers. Chopped onion, celery, cumin, and minced garlic add flavor to the patties, while a beaten egg adds needed moisure and breacrumbs hold it all together.
Serve With:
Chips
Deli potato salad

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Apple Oven Cake

Photo: Leo Gong; Styling: Karen Shinto
We just love this easy one-dish apple dessert, and we're sure you will too.
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