Try red potatoes with walnut mint pesto

Andrews McMeel

SUNDAY (Family) — For a special family day, prepare YUCATAN PORK TENDERLOIN WITH JICAMA, AVOCADO AND RED ONION SALAD. Serve it with BROWN RICE, STEAMED FRESH ASPARAGUS and WHOLE-GRAIN ROLLS. Enjoy CHOCOLATE LAYER CAKE and STRAWBERRIES for dessert.

Save enough cake for Monday.

MONDAY (Family)

— Let’s celebrate our independence with ALL-AMERICAN BURGERS. In a large bowl, mix together 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef, 1 tablespoon lower-sodium Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt, 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape into 6 patties; grill 5 or 6 minutes, turning once. Top with any cheese and serve on whole-grain buns along with your favorite trimmings, such as tomatoes, lettuce, red onion, ketchup, mustard and low-fat mayo.

Add RED POTATOES WITH WALNUT MINT PESTO on the side. Top leftover CAKE with VANILLA ICE CREAM for a bang-up dessert.

Save enough ice cream for Thursday.

TUESDAY (Budget) — Here’s another delicious version of CHICKEN CHILI: Heat 2 tablespoons canola oil on medium in a Dutch oven. Add 1 chopped large onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring, until softened. Add 2 tablespoons cumin, 2 teaspoons dried oregano and 3 minced medium cloves garlic and cook 1 minute. Stir in 2 to 3 cups cooked chopped chicken and 1 (4-ounce) can drained diced green chilies. Add 4 cups unsalted chicken broth, 1 (15-ounce) can rinsed reduced-sodium white beans. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to low and cook, partially covered, 20 minutes to blend flavors. Meanwhile, mash another can of rinsed white beans with fork or potato masher. Spoon into Dutch oven along with 1 cup frozen corn; cook 5 more minutes to heat through.

Serve with a LETTUCE WEDGE and CORNBREAD. Add a slice of CANTALOUPE for dessert.

Save enough chili for Wednesday.

WEDNESDAY (Heat and Eat)

— Use your microwave and top BAKED POTATOES with leftover CHILI. Serve with a SPINACH SALAD. Add PLUMS for dessert.

THURSDAY (Meatless)

— WHITE PIZZA WITH TOMATO AND BASIL makes