Flavorful, nutritious meals that can be prepared quickly, easily, and economicallyAre you looking for a structured, nutritional approach to meal planning? 7-Day Menu Planner For Dummies gives you a year's worth of weekly dinner ideas and recipes that take about 30 minutes to prepare, contain an average of 30 percent calories from fat, and use common ingredients to save time and money.It's a plan! — discover the benefits of planning your meals in advance and get the know-how to take control of mealtimeBe healthy — learn how to make smart, health-conscious choices when shopping, deciphering food labels, and preparing mealsStock up — fill your pantry with must-have ingredients, including herbs and spices, pasta, and other staples that will help make meal preparation a snap52 weeks of eats — get a year's worth of weekly menu plans that feature seven themes: family, kids, express, budget, heat and eat, meatless, and easy entertainingOpen the book and find:52 weeks of menus and recipesHints on navigating the grocery storeAdvice on choosing foods low in fat and sodiumLists of essential utensilsPointers on organizing your kitchenSpecial menus for holidaysWays to save time in the kitchenTips for saving money on mealsAdvice for serving foods that look and taste great togetherRecipes to whip up when you're in a hurryLearn to:Make easy meals that are delicious and nutritiousCreate your own menu plansPrepare meals the whole family will enjoy in approximately 30 minutes