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Weekly Meal Plans

Mar 23, 2003

A good way to boost flavor is to use fruits and just the right spices in savory combinations. We have developed a wide variety of different nutritious weekly meal plans. Choose a different meal plan for each week of the year or mix and match from the different plans to create your own personal meal plan.

The Cooking Light meal plans are also a great resource if you are just trying to plan a menu for a special meal. The meal plans show several combinations of dishes that you can put together for that special meal - just pick any day in the meal plan to get a suggested menu for your special meal.

Click on the plan name to see the complete details and to view the recipes.

Cooking Light - Weekly Meal Plans for Spring

Meal Plan A Includes Grilled Turkey in Herb Butter, Blackened Spiced Fish, and Light Pesto Mushroom Pizza
Meal Plan B Includes Braised Pork Chops, Pon Pon Chicken, and Baked Parmesan Fish
Meal Plan C Includes Tanana Valley Alaska Salmon, Satisfying and Simple Chicken Stew, and Chicken with Carrot Chutney
Meal Plan D Includes Baked Rice Stuffed Eggplant, Cock-a-Leekie Soup, and Beef and Asparagus Stir-Fry
Meal Plan E Includes Spicy Denali Alaska Halibut, Fish Kabobs, and Spaghetti with Clams in Vegetable Marinara Sauce
Meal Plan F Includes Saucy Chick-Wiches, Top Loin Steaks with Eggplant Relish, and Red Snapper Orlando
Meal Plan G Includes Grilled Chicken Breasts with Blueberry Chutney, Sauce Chef's Salad Italiano, and Baked Codfish Casserole

Cooking Light - Weekly Meal Plans for Summer

Meal Plan A Includes Zesty Vegetable Stir Fry, Tropical Pineapple Chicken, and Fettuccine with Mushrooms and Dried Tomatoes
Meal Plan B Includes Bob's Grilled Salmon, Beef and Vegetables, and Crispy Mustard Chicken
Meal Plan C Includes Shishkabob, Chicken Breasts With Spicy Rub, and Fantastico Fish with Citrus Salsa
Meal Plan D Includes Island Risotto with Sea Bass, Lime & Cilantro, Turkey Garden Burgers, and Blackened Chicken Strips on Pasta with Cajun Sauce
Meal Plan E Includes Grilled Chicken Salad with Honey-Lime Vinaigrette, Zesty Turkey Meatballs with Minty Yogurt Sauce, and Steamed Pears with Raspberry Yogurt Sauce
Meal Plan F Includes Cod Baked with Green Bell Pepper & Tomatoes, Pork with Vegetables and Cashews, and Citrus Salmon with Roasted Green Beans
Meal Plan G Includes Seafood Pasta Primavera Salad, Glazed Turkey Tenderloins with Blackberry Sauce, and California Avocado and Mushroom Salad
Meal Plan H Includes Mustard Grilled Pork Chops, Vermicelli with Tomato-Cream Sauce, and Quick and Easy Beef Jambalaya

Cooking Light - Weekly Meal Plans for Fall

Meal Plan A Includes Stir-Fried Chicken and Apples, Shrimp and Pasta Salad, and Roasted Honey-Pepper Pork
Meal Plan B Includes Creamy Chicken and Cucumber Salad, Disappearing Carrot Salad, and Mesquite Grilled Shrimp with Orange-Honey Sauce
Meal Plan C Includes Zucchini with Lemon and Parmesan, Veggie Supreme Pita Pockets, and Chicken and Fresh Vegetable Provençal 
Meal Plan D Includes Orange Rosemary Pork Chops, Quick Sausage and Shrimp Kabobs, and Chicken and Toasted Almond Salad
Meal Plan E Includes Turkish-Style Broiled Chicken, Pineapple Ham 'n' Rice, and Red Snapper with Parsley Tomato Crust 
Meal Plan F Includes Glazed Pork Loin Roast, Spinach Orange Roughy, and Pasta with Tomatoes, Arugula and Kalamata Olives
Meal Plan G Includes Stir-Fry Beef and Sugar Peas, Curried Pumpkin Soup, and Zesty Tomato-Garlic Fish
Meal Plan H Includes Braised Eye of Round Roast, Beef Lasagna Pie, and Cajun-Style Sautéed Fish

Cooking Light - Weekly Meal Plans for Winter

Meal Plan A Includes Marinated Fresh Tuna, Easy Polynesian Skillet Chicken, and Chicken Breasts with Sweet Red Pepper Sauce
Meal Plan B Includes Cantaloupe-Ginger Sorbet, Orange Skillet Chicken, and Poached Turkey with Mustard Sauce
Meal Plan C Includes Garlic-Stuffed Sirloin, Oven-Roasted Shrimp with Salsa, and Mexican Pork Steaks
Meal Plan D Includes Poached Pear with Raspberry Yogurt Mint Sauce, Slow n' Sweet Steak, and Satisfying and Simple Chicken Stew
Meal Plan E Includes Broccoli Chicken Stroganoff, Peppercorn Beef Kabobs, and Baked Fish Creole 
Meal Plan F Includes Braised Veal Steak with Vegetables, Chinese Pearl Balls, and Mexican Bass with Red Salsa and Olives
Meal Plan G Includes Greek Island Chicken, Mint-Chili Lamb Chops, and Lemon Pepper Steak and Potato Wedges
Meal Plan H Includes Lemon Chicken Breasts, Spinach Salad With Cherries, and Kauai Kabobs

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