French potato salad is the perfect side dish

SUNDAY (Family) — Family time will be extra-special when you serve MARINATED FLANK STEAK today. In a shallow dish, combine

1/2 cup light soy sauce, 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, 3 tablespoons honey, 3 tablespoons canola oil, 2 sliced green onions, 1 clove minced garlic and 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger; mix well. Add 2 trimmed flank steaks (1 pound each). Cover and refrigerate 8 hours; turn occasionally. Heat grill to medium. Remove steaks; discard marinade. Grill, covered, 7 minutes per side or until meat thermometer reads 145 degrees. Let stand 5 minutes; slice thinly across grain to serve.

Serve with FRENCH POTATO SALAD WITH DIJON (see recipe), and add a BAGUETTE. For dessert, make or buy a BLACKBERRY PIE and top with VANILLA ICE CREAM.

MONDAY (Heat and Eat) — Stay cool tonight with STEAK AND POTATO SALAD. Toss leftover potato salad with 6 cups salad greens and a light balsamic vinaigrette. Top with thinly sliced leftover steak and crumbled blue cheese. Add WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. For dessert, warm the leftover PIE.

TUESDAY (Budget) — For a low-cost dinner, try FETTUCCINE WITH CLAM SAUCE AND BROCCOLI. Steam chopped fresh broccoli with some unsalted chicken broth until tender. Stir in canned clam sauce and a handful of chopped parsley. Heat through and serve over hot, cooked fettuccine. Add SLICED TOMATOES and GARLIC BREAD. For dessert, nothing beats fresh PEACHES.

WEDNESDAY (Express)

— HAM AND CHEESE STACKS make a quick meal. Layer Swiss cheese and ham slices on dark rye bread spread with grainy mustard. Top with drained deli coleslaw. Add STEAK FRIES (from frozen) on the side along with DILL PICKLES. Make CHOCOLATE MOUSSE (from mix) for dessert.

THURSDAY (Kids) — MANGO BRIE QUESADILLAS are a sure winner with the kids. To make 1 quesadilla: On half of a whole-grain tortilla, place 2 tablespoons shredded partskim mozzarella cheese, 4 slices mango and 1 ounce sliced brie cheese; fold in half. Place in a heated nonstick skillet and cook 1 to 2 minutes on each side or until browned.

Serve with SALSA. Add fresh CORN-ON-THECOB and fresh BABY CARROTS. For dessert, RED AND GREEN GRAPES will hit the spot.

TIP: Champagne mangoes are our favorite variety because of their sweet flavor.

FRIDAY (Meatless) — Keep it simple with a SOUTHWESTERN FRITTATA (see recipe). Add a SPINACH SALAD and

WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Dessert is simple with KIWI and PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES.

SATURDAY (Entertain the Family) — Surprise the family with an old favorite, SWEET-ANDSOUR CHICKEN (see recipe), served over RICE. For some color, add TINY GREEN PEAS (from frozen) along with SOURDOUGH BREAD on the side.

What could be easier for dessert than DUSTY STRAWBERRIES? Wash, hull and halve fresh strawberries. Sprinkle with powdered sugar just before serving.