Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of April 7th

March 13, 2014
Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
We've served up 5 quick and delicious weeknight meals, complete with side suggestions and a special weekly bonus recipe.
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Baked Mac and Cheese

Photo: John Autry; Styling: Leigh Ann Ross
This baked macaroni and cheese casserole contains three different types of cheeses and a topping of crisp breadcrumbs. This dish has plenty of protein for a meat-free main dish.
Serve with:
Side salad
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Tangy Asian Meatballs

With a different and delicious Asian-style glaze, these meatballs are a tangy addition to any meal. They cook in a slow-cooker, so all you have to do for prep is roll the meat balls and whisk together the sauce.
Serve with:
Rice and snow peas

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Lemony Chicken Saltimbocca

Photo: Johnny Autry; Styling: Cindy Barr
Saltimbocca means "jump in the mouth"–apt for a fast dish that marries woodsy sage, bright lemon, and salty prosciutto. This recipe is ready in 20 minutes, so it's perfect for those busy weeknights.
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Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Annette Joseph
Edward's Open-Faced Meatloaf Sandwiches is described by the creator and chef as a sandwich with an almost breakfast-for-supper feel. All the flavor combinations in these meatloaf sandwiches meld nicely, and the over-easy egg topping each sandwich really complements the gravy.

 
Serve with:

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Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Prop Stylist: Heather Chadduck; Food Stylist: Ana Kelly

Cheese-filled tortellini and a chopped pecan topping add extra flavor to kid-friendly Pasta-Chicken-Broccoli Bake, while broccoli and red bell pepper contribute pops of color throughout this one-dish meal.

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Homemade Cherry Soda

Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Sipping on Homemade Cherry Soda on a spring day is absolute bliss. For a finishing touch, serve this sweet, juicy libation over ice in a mason jar.
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