Theme-Night Delights

Clear the calendar for your favorite dishes every weekday. The what's-for-dinner dilemma is solved with these ready-made menu ideas.

MEATLESS MONDAY

Italian Grilled Cheese Sandwiches 

I created this recipe for the students in the nutrition class I teach. Kids like the sandwiches so much, they often go home and fix it for their families. — Beth Hiott, York, SC 

Takes: 25 min.

Makes: 4 servings

1. Spread 4 bread slices with pesto. Layer with cheeses; top with remaining bread. Brush outsides of sandwiches with oil.

2. Using a large cast-iron skillet or electric griddle, toast the sandwiches over medium heat until the cheese is melted, 3-4 minutes on each side. If desired, serve with marinara.

1 SANDWICH 445 cal., 27g fat (10g sat. fat), 35mg chol., 759mg sod., 32g carb. (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g pro.

TACO TUESDAY

Shortcut Fish Tacos 

These fish tacos are an adaptation of a dish I was served in Bermuda. They’re quick because there’s so little prep work involved. — Jennifer Reid, Farmington, ME 

Takes: 20 min.

Makes: 4 servings

1. Sprinkle fish with taco seasoning. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat; add fish. Cook until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork, 3-4 minutes on each side.

2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine coleslaw, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, sugar, salt and pepper.

3. Place fish in the tortillas. Top with coleslaw mixture; serve with lime wedges.