7 Dinners in 7 nights

• Monday

  

  Potato-Ham Bake

  Asparagus and tarragon enhance the flavor of the classic combination of potatoes and ham. Serve this appealing recipe to a family that loves classic potatoes and ham casserole but is ready for a new tradition. Share this impressive recipe with people who love to try new twists on old favorites.
• tuesday

  

  Mark Bittman's Curried Chickpea Salad

  Chickpeas - aka garbanzo beans - have a distinct flavor and a meaty bite that make them exceptionally versatile for mashing, roasting, frying and serving in a variety of ways. Here they are used as the foundation for a substantial salad-one that is dressed in classic Indian flavors (curry, coconut milk and cilantro), and bulked up with red bell pepper and peas.
• wednesday

  

  Chicken and Barley Stew with Lemon and Dill

  This one-pot dinner from Food & Wine's Gail Simmons is an enriched take on classic chicken soup with rice - it's flavorful, hearty and comforting all at once.
  
• Thursday

  

  Pork Chops Primavera

  Try making this sweet and salty meal for a great weeknight dinner. Pork chops are seasoned with soy sauce, apple butter, and bacon and served alongside a bed of fresh green beans and cherry tomatoes. This low-fat dish is full of flavor and ready in less than 20 minutes.
• Friday

  

  Meatball Sandwich with Spicy Mayo

  These meatball sandwiches make a dinner that the kids will love. The toasted ciabatta bread is spread with a spicy mayo dressing, the meatballs are added and then a jicama, carrot, and jalapeno slaw is placed as a cool and crunchy topper. This hearty hot sandwich will keep them going all day.
  
• saturday

  

  Spring Pizza

  Asparagus, chives and fontina cheese top this easy pizza recipe. Serve with baby greens tossed with vinaigrette and pecans.
  
• Sunday

  

  Almond-Crusted Chicken

  Get all of the benefits from eating almonds in this low-calorie entree. The chicken is first dipped in an egg mixture and then rolled in an almond mixture to give it a crunchy texture. This is a recipe that you can use for weeknight meals, but it's also fancy enough to serve to guests.