Spicy linguine will make you forget about meat on Friday
SUNDAY (Family)
— Take it easy and serve the family a precooked BAKED HAM today. Add MASHED SWEET POTATOES, BROCCOLI, a SPINACH SALAD and CORNBREAD to accompany the ham.
Indulge in APPLECINNAMON POCKETS for dessert: Heat oven to 425 degrees. Unroll 1 (15-ounce) package of 2 refrigerated piecrusts (on wax paper for easy cleanup) according to package directions. Cut each crust into fourths. Divide 2 (12-ounce) packages frozen cinnamon-spiced apples (defrosted) into eight portions and place in center of each crust; sprinkle with additional cinnamon if desired. Pull corners over apples, pinching to seal. Brush bundles evenly with lightly beaten egg white; place on a baking sheet and sprinkle with sugar. Bake 18 to 20 minutes or until golden. Serve warm.
MONDAY (Express)
— Use some of the leftover ham in TURKEY CUBAN SANDWICHES. Spread 8 slices Italian bread with Dijon mustard. Top each of 4 slices bread with 1 slice reduced-fat Swiss cheese, thin slices of leftover ham, deli sliced turkey, another slice of cheese and slices of dill pickle. Top with second slice of bread. Coat bread with cooking spray, place in a hot nonstick skillet, press down with a spatula and cook until golden brown. Turn and repeat browning.
Serve with BAKED CHIPS and a packaged GREEN SALAD. For dessert, warm the leftover APPLE POCKETS and top with light WHIPPED CREAM.
TUESDAY (Kids)
— CHICKEN RICE BAKE is mild in flavor and will suit kids’ taste requirements. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix together 2 cups uncooked jasmine rice, 1 (14-ounce) can unsalted chicken broth, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1/2 cup dry white wine or additional chicken broth, 8 ounces sliced fresh mushrooms and 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt. Spoon mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Place 3 1/2 pounds bone-in skinless chicken breasts and thighs in dish. Sprinkle chicken with paprika. Cover with nonstick foil; bake 1 1/2 hours or until internal temperature of thighs reaches 165 degrees. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley, if desired.
Serve with CHOPPED LETTUCE and SOFT ROLLS. ORANGE SECTIONS are good for dessert.
WEDNESDAY (Heat and Eat)
— Heat the leftover CHICKEN RICE BAKE, and dinner will almost be ready. Add a GREEN SALAD and WHOLEGRAIN ROLLS on the side. Fresh or frozen BLUEBERRIES, sprinkled with a little brown sugar, will make a fine dessert.
THURSDAY (Budget) — TURKEY-COUSCOUS MEATLOAVES (see recipe) received gold stars at our house for their excellent flavor. Serve them with a BAKED POTATO, steamed CARROTS, a LETTUCE WEDGE and WHOLEGRAIN BREAD. Enjoy RED AND GREEN GRAPES for dessert.
FRIDAY (Meatless)
— Forget about meat and enjoy SPICY LINGUINE WITH GARLIC AND OIL (see recipe) tonight. Add a ROMAINE SALAD and GARLIC BREAD. Sprinkle leftover ORANGE SECTIONS
with toasted COCONUT for dessert.
SATURDAY (Entertain the Family)
— Anyone would enjoy the flavors of HONEY-GINGER GRILLED SALMON (see recipe). Serve with BROWN RICE, tiny frozen GREEN PEAS, an ARUGULA SALAD and BREAD STICKS.
For dessert, VANILLA
ICE CREAM topped with CHOCOLATE TOPPING and leftover COCONUT is a fine finish to a delicious meal.