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• MONDAY: Lettuce Wraps With Moo Shu Pork: Celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year with this hands-on meal, one of our Golden Whisk award winners. Lettuce wraps add flavor and crunch and are ideal for those watching their carbs. Packaged wild mushroom mix and pre-cut meat for stir-fry make these a snap to assemble.
• TUESDAY: "Oven-fried" Fish Sandwiches: Sometimes getting youngsters to go for fish can be a challenge. But never underestimate the power of the bun. Crusty cornmeal coats meaty grouper fillets that are easily customized with toppings from tartar sauce to pickled jalapenos, cheese or even ketchup.
• WEDNESDAY: Bacon and Cheese Rotini: Bacon, cheese and pasta -- what's not to love in this hearty dish inspired by a hungry child? For a slightly different flavor, substitute smoked ham cooked in a bit of olive oil for the bacon.
• THURSDAY: Black Bean Chilaquiles: This kid-approved, vegetarian-friendly meal is perfect for a busy weeknight. Combine lightly crushed tortilla chips, beans, corn, salsa and cheese and voila -- glorified nachos.
• FRIDAY: Easy Chicken Gumbo: A bag of frozen gumbo mix simplifies this dish that's easy and easy on the wallet. Make a pot, relax and save your energy for Sunday's big game.


• MONDAY: SCRAM (Salsa, Cheese, Rice and Meat): Got tortilla chips left over from yesterday's Super Bowl? Put them to good use with this hearty one-pot meal. And you can roll any leftovers in a tortilla for burrito filling for another meal.
• TUESDAY: Mini Shepherd's Pies: On a night like tonight you'll be glad to turn on the oven for this comfort-food meal that provides meat, potatoes and vegetables all in a single serving. Bake it in individual portions or a larger casserole dish.
• WEDNESDAY: Cheese and Spinach Manicotti: This budget-friendly dish fills the bill perfectly on a hectic weeknight when you crave a hearty meal but want to go meatless. Parmesan cheese adds more flavor, but if you like it extra gooey, substitute mozzarella.
• THURSDAY: Sesame Chicken and Green Beans: Green beans and chile oil add snap to this fresh-tasting dish. Cook some farfalle (bow-tie) or other shaped pasta while making the chicken. Sliced oranges for dessert will leave you in a mellow after-dinner mood.
• FRIDAY: Fish Florentine: Baby spinach and diced tomato transform this simple fish dish into an impressive entree for family or friends. Wild rice and a favorite dessert would round out the menu nicely.


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