Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of December 15th
Roasted Garlic Mac and Cheese
Boost nutrition by using whole-grain pasta, and rev up the flavor with quick microwave-roasted garlic in this easy and comforting weeknight meal. Serve with a simple green salad, if desired.
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Red-Hot Currant-Glazed Pork Chops
If you want to use up some of the preserves languishing on the door of your fridge, you can sub them in for the red currant jelly--which offers a sweet-tart element here. Although this is a 20-minute recipe, be sure to allow at least an hour for the pork to marinate.
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Cabbage Soup with Andouille Sausage
Smoky andouille gives this hearty and comforting soup a wealth of deep flavor, while chopped coleslaw mix allows it to come together in a flash.
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Chicken Cutlets with Tarragon-Mustard Sauce
Quick-cooking chicken cutlets star in this inexpensive,Ā family-friendly meal. You should have most of the ingredients for the sauce in your pantry already! Serve with roasted broccoli and egg noodles to soak up the sauce.
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Roast Beef, Broccoli Rabe, and Provolone Sandwiches
Transform deli roast beef from a mundane lunch staple to a dinner-worthy entrƩe with the addition of this garlicky broccoli rabe sautƩ.
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Chocolate-Zucchini Loaf Cake
This month, join Cooking Light's Bake It ForwardĀ campaign by baking a second batch of goodies for a friend in need, new neighbor, or local charity. Post your pictures with the hashtagĀ #bakeitforward.