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Sunday Strategist: A Week of Healthy Dinners — April 17-21
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Sunday Strategist: A Week of Healthy Dinners — April 17-21

If you like having a healthy meal plan but want something customized to your dietary or caloric needs, check out The Cooking Light Diet. It’s a calorie-driven weekly meal plan—breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner—based on your dieting goals and food preferences. Each of these recipes are from our brand-new May issue. Look for one on a newsstands or in your mailbox soon to find more delicious dinner inspiration.

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April 12, 2017
1 of 6 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Monday: Szechuan Tofu with Cauliflower

For Meatless Monday we combine everything you love about Chinese takeout—the sweet, savory, spicy sauce; the super-crispy tofu; and the crisp-tender, perfectly caramelized vegetables—into one quick vegetarian main. Serve with Orange-Scallion Brown Rice.

View Recipe: Szechuan Tofu with Cauliflower
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2 of 6 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Tuesday: Creamy Poblano Tacos

Roasted poblano chiles are one of the most distinctive scents and tastes of the Mexican kitchen—irresistible when combined with cream or cheese. Look for chayote in Mexican markets, or substitute zucchini.

View Recipe: Creamy Poblano Tacos
3 of 6 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Wednesday: Honey-Dijon Chicken Paillards with Zucchini Slaw

"Paillard" is a French term for any cut of meat that's been sliced or pounded thin, a brilliant shortcut technique for plump chicken breasts. Rather than purchase cutlets, which range widely in weight and thickness, we split larger breasts in half lengthwise. Zucchini slaw is a fun twist on the cabbage classic.

View Recipe: Honey-Dijon Chicken Paillards with Zucchini Slaw
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4 of 6 Photo: Greg Dupree

Thursday: Banh Mi Pizza

A classic Vietnamese sandwich gets reincarnated as a cheesy pizza. Is this even legal? Carrots, cucumber, and radish are quick-pickled and piled high for superb crunch. If you're craving extra protein, try cracking two eggs over the cheese just before baking.

View Recipe: Banh Mi Pizza
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5 of 6 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Friday: Shiitake and Asparagus Sauté with Poached Eggs

Date-night dinner need not center around meat. Here, earthy meaty shiitake mushrooms balance lemony asparagus and a rich, perfectly poached egg. Serve with Herbed Roasted New Potatoes.

View Recipe: Shiitake and Asparagus Sauté with Poached Eggs
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6 of 6 Photo: Jennifer Causey

Bonus Dessert: Mom's Rhubarb-Apple Crisp

Rhubarb's bracingly tart flavor pairs perfectly with sweet fruit in crisps and pies. Honeycrisp and Golden Delicious apples hold their shape well and won't get too mushy after baking. Brown sugar lends deep molasses flavor to the topping.

View Recipe: Mom's Rhubarb-Apple Crisp

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