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SUNDAY (Family) — Gather the family for the Super Bowl and start the fun by passing around a deli VEGETABLE TRAY WITH DIPS. At halftime, serve BEST-EVER CHILI (see recipe). Add CORNBREAD (from mix). For an easy dessert, buy BROWNIES.

MONDAY (Heat and Eat) — Serve the leftover CHILI over leftover TOASTED CORNBREAD. Split and broil the cornbread 1 to 2 minutes or until lightly toasted. Spoon the heated leftover CHILI over the cornbread. On the side, deli COLESLAW goes well. Leftover BROWNIES and SLICED PEACHES make a good dessert.

TUESDAY (Express)

— Make SPAGHETTI WITH WHITE CLAM SAUCE for a quick meal. In a saucepan, heat 2 teaspoons olive oil; add 1 teaspoon minced garlic and cook 1 minute. Add 1 (10.5- or 12-ounce) can or jar clam sauce; heat through. Toss sauce with cooked spaghetti. Serve with a packaged GREEN SALAD and GARLIC TOAST. Leftover SLICED PEACHES are an easy dessert.

WEDNESDAY (Budget)

— Soup is always a good way to stretch the budget, and HAM AND BLACK BEAN SOUP fits the bill: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup cubed cooked ham, 1 cup salsa, 2 (15-ounce) cans reduced-sodium black beans (rinsed) and 1 (14-ounce) can unsalted chicken broth. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer 10 minutes. Ladle into soup bowls and garnish with sliced green onions.

Serve with a SPINACH SALAD and CRACKERS. Try SLICED APPLES for dessert.

THURSDAY (Kids)

— These HOT DOG SMILEYFACE SANDWICHES will surely win the kids over. For each serving, cut 1 lowest-fat lowest-sodium hot dog at 1/2-inch intervals almost completely through (leave 1/4 inch intact). Cook in small nonstick skillet on medium 3 to 4 minutes on each side until browned and hot dog has curled; remove from skillet. Meanwhile, for each serving, place 1 slice 2% cheese on a slice of whole-grain bread. Place in skillet. Cover and cook 1 to 2 minutes over low or until cheese melts. Remove from skillet. Place hot dog on bread for mouth of “face.” To complete the face, use sliced pimientostuffed olives for eyes, cherry tomato halves for the nose, small potato chips for ears and finely shredded lettuce for hair.

Serve with baked WAFFLE FRIES (from frozen). TROPICAL FRUIT is easy for dessert.

FRIDAY (Meatless)

— Your no-meat dinner will be delicious tonight with ITALIAN WHITE BEANS (see recipe). Serve over sliced POLENTA. Add a LETTUCE AND TOMATO SALAD and CRUSTY BREAD. PEARS are a simple dessert.

TIP: Look for tubes of polenta in the produce section.

SATURDAY (Entertain the Family)

— Serve the family BROILED FLOUNDER WITH LEMON: Heat broiler. Coat baking rack with cooking spray. Lay fish on rack and brush with olive oil; sprinkle with coarse salt and pepper. Broil 2 to 3 inches from heat, 2 to 4 minutes (depending on thickness), until fish is just cooked through and edges flake with fork. Squeeze fresh lemon juice over fillets and serve immediately.

On the side, CREAMY BLUE CHEESE RICE WITH SPINACH AND

WALNUTS (see recipe) is a worthy accompaniment. Add a BOSTON LETTUCE SALAD and a BAGUETTE. RASPBERRY SORBET with BUTTER COOKIES is a simple dessert.