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Allrecipes.com : “These five meals can each be accomplished in an hour or less, giving you plenty of solutions for your busiest weeknights. There's even a super-quick chicken dish that's perfect when you barely have time to cook.”

Meals
5

Recipes
17

Shopping List
73 items

1 Hr

Monday

Chicken Marsala
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Main Dish
Herbed chicken in a sweet Marsala and mushroom sauce -- sounds simple, and it is -- simply delicious.
Prep 10 Min | Cook 20 Min | Ready in 30 Min

Roasted Brussels Sprouts
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Side Dish
Prep 15 Min | Cook 45 Min | Ready in 1 Hr

Quinoa Pilaf
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Side Dish
Prep 10 Min | Cook 25 Min | Ready in 35 Min

Nutrition^*

Calories: 917 | Total Fat: 55 g | Cholesterol: 99 mg

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Notes Cook some extra chicken so you have it ready to use for the soup Thursday night. Also, if you like to make your own bread and have the time, try any of the many recipes to be found on the site!

12 Hrs 15 Min

Tuesday

Stuffed Cabbage Rolls
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Main Dish
Cabbage leaves are stuffed with ground beef, rice and onion, then simmered in tomato soup. Works great on the stove or in a slow cooker.
Prep 20 Min | Cook 40 Min | Ready in 1 Hr

Scalloped Potatoes I
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Main Dish | Side Dish

That Addicting Salad
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Salad
Prep 15 Min | Ready in 12 Hrs 15 Min

Nutrition

Calories: 801 | Total Fat: 47 g | Cholesterol: 114 mg

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1 Hr

Wednesday

Cube Steak Parmesan
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Main Dish
This is a great Italian style way to prepare beef or venison cube steaks. Double the ingredients for a crowd!
Prep 15 Min | Cook 45 Min | Ready in 1 Hr

Toasted Garlic Bread
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Appetizer | Bread
Prep 10 Min | Cook 5 Min | Ready in 15 Min

Caesar Salad II
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Salad
Prep 10 Min | Ready in 10 Min

Nutrition

Calories: 1239 | Total Fat: 74 g | Cholesterol: 208 mg

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50 Min

Thursday

California Grilled Veggie Sandwich
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Main Dish
For a smoky and sumptuous veggie-filled grilled sandwich, try this easy recipe. All it takes is some veggies, focaccia bread, lemon-mayonnaise dressing, and crumbled feta.
Prep 30 Min | Cook 20 Min | Ready in 50 Min

Fresh Asparagus Soup
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Soup
Prep 10 Min | Cook 20 Min | Ready in 30 Min

Field Salad
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Salad
Prep 10 Min | Ready in 10 Min

Nutrition

Calories: 976 | Total Fat: 61 g | Cholesterol: 97 mg

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35 Min

Friday

Chicken Puffs
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Appetizer
These puffs are stuffed with a delicious creamy chicken mixture and baked.
Prep 20 Min | Cook 15 Min | Ready in 35 Min

Honey Glazed Pea Pods and Carrots
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Side Dish
Prep 15 Min | Cook 15 Min | Ready in 30 Min

Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Goat Cheese
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Appetizer
Prep 15 Min | Ready in 15 Min

Nutrition

Calories: 542 | Total Fat: 35 g | Cholesterol: 65 mg

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Menu Notes

Prep a little extra chicken on Monday to use in the soup on Thursday.

Shopping List

73 items for 17 recipes. See Details »

Recipes included in shopping list:

Chicken Marsala (4 servings)
Roasted Brussels Sprouts (6 servings)
Quinoa Pilaf (4 servings)
Crusty bread
Stuffed Cabbage Rolls (8 servings)
Scalloped Potatoes I (6 servings)
That Addicting Salad (8 servings)
Cube Steak Parmesan (4 servings)
Pasta e Olio (4 servings)
Toasted Garlic Bread (10 servings)
Caesar Salad II (6 servings)
California Grilled Veggie Sandwich (4 servings)
Fresh Asparagus Soup (4 servings)
Field Salad (4 servings)
Chicken Puffs (12 servings)
Honey Glazed Pea Pods and Carrots (6 servings)
Cherry Tomatoes Filled with Goat Cheese (12 servings)

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Bakery Items
2 cups croutons
1/2 pound focaccia bread
2 loaves Italian bread

Baking Supplies
1/2 cup and 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 cup quinoa
6 ounces walnuts
2 tablespoons and 2-1/4 teaspoons white sugar

Basic Cooking Ingredients
2 teaspoons extra virgin olive oil
1 cup and 3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Beverages
1 tablespoon and 1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/2 cup Marsala wine
1/4 cup sherry
3/4 cup and 2 teaspoons water

Canned Foods
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

Condiments and Salad Dressings
1 (16 ounce) jar mayonnaise
1 (8 ounce) jar prepared Dijon-style mustard
1 (8 ounce) bottle raspberry vinaigrette salad dressing
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Dairy, Eggs and Milk
1-1/4 cups and 1 tablespoon butter
2 ounces Cheddar cheese
1/2 pound Cheese, mozzarella, part skim milk
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
3 eggs
2-1/2 ounces feta cheese
1/4 pound goat cheese
1/2 pound Gorgonzola cheese
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt
5 ounces Parmesan cheese

Herbs and Spices
2-1/4 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 tablespoon and 1/2 teaspoon salt

Meats, Fish and Seafood
1 (3 ounce) can bacon bits
1 pound cube steak (pounded round meat)
1 pound lean ground beef
6 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Natural/Organic Foods
1 cup soy milk
3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth

Pasta, Rice and Beans
1/3 cup long grain rice
1/2 pound spaghetti

Produce
1 pound asparagus
5-1/4 cups baby greens mix
7-3/4 cups Brussels sprouts, raw
2-3/4 cups and 3 tablespoons cabbage
7 carrots
1/2 cup cauliflower
24 cherry tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup and 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
16 cloves garlic, whole
2 Granny Smith apple
1 lemon
3/4 pound Lettuce, cos or romaine, raw
1/2 pound mixed salad greens
4 onions
3-1/4 pounds potatoes
1 red bell pepper
1 red onion
1/2 pound snow peas
1/4 pound summer squash
4 whole button mushrooms
1/4 pound zucchini

Soup
1 (11 ounce) can condensed cheese soup
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

Snacks and Sweets
1 ounce soda crackers

Other
4 (8 ounce) packages refrigerated crescent rolls

Other Items
Crusty bread

Reviews

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Reviewed on Feb. 22, 2012 by Karen

it was ok.

Reviewed on May 16, 2012 by Azora Aadam Black

This recipe is Azora Aadam approved! The Marsala wine is exactly what helped us to overcome...

Reviewed on Jan. 10, 2012 by golfgal

the cabbage rolls were very good!

Reviewed on Mar. 12, 2012 by Maggie McGovern

It was so delish that I made it for my Mom's Birthday Party for 50 people! It was easy and got...

Reviewed on Nov. 28, 2011 by tinlizzie70

I'd like to see someone make stuffedcabbge in an hour or less. Yummy, but labor intensive.

Reviewed on May 16, 2011 by dgfdgdfgdfgdf

Awesome:)

Reviewed on Oct. 2, 2011 by ChilledCoyote

I really liked this menu and that everything was so easy to drop into a shopping list. I...

Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2011 by unbentcrayfish

I don't get what all the bad hype is all about, I thought these menus where great. I just wish...

Reviewed on Aug. 26, 2011 by Awesomesause

all of the meals were delicious and great combos with each other, but overall wasn't very...

Reviewed on May 28, 2012 by Grandma to two

I guess most of these people don't care that much about their health. All but one had high...

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