Weeknight Meal Planner: Week of December 22nd

December 03, 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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Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Potatoes

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Can you believe it? Christmas is this Thursday! Keep your family well fed all week with these crowd-pleasing dinner options. For this recipe, save time by microwaving the potatoes until tender.

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Chicken with Citrus Sauce and Lime-Cilantro Quinoa

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

Quinoa has had another outstanding year, so we chose to highlight it in this easy chicken dinner. Serve the chicken and sauce over the quinoa with Coriander Carrots on the side.


Serve with:
Coriander Carrots

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Beef Marsala Stew

Photo: Iain Bagwell; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

Christmas Eve calls for comfort food, and this slow-cooker stew fits the bill perfectly. Let it cook all day while you run errands and finish wrapping presents, and then sit down with the family to admire the tree aglow and appreciate time spent together. 


Serve with:
Fluffy Mashed Potatoes
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Chile-Orange Glazed Pork Tenderloin

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Lindsey Lower

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Whether your Christmas dinner involves 2 people or 20, pork tenderloin is a nice change of pace from the usual holiday ham. Sweet potato wedges and green beans complete the meal.

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Mustard-Glazed Salmon Fillets with Roasted Cauliflower

Photo: Randy Mayor; Styling: Claire Spollen

After the excess of the holidays, it's nice to sit down to a light, refreshing meal. This seafood supper may be light, but it's big on flavor.


Serve with:
Buttery Lentils with Shallots

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Chewy Molasses Cookies

Photo: Alison Miksch; Styling: Missie Neville Crawford

This month, join Cooking Light's Bake It Forward campaign by baking a second batch of goodies for a friend in need, new neighbor, or local charity. Post your pictures with the hashtag #bakeitforward.

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