Weekly Meal Planner: January 30-February 5, 2010

• Scottish Beef Stew (left)

• Butternut Squash Gratin

• Spaetzle with Buttery Japanese Bread Crumbs

More Hearty Stews

• Moroccan Chicken with Apricot-and-Olive Relish (left)

• Couscous with Cinnamon, Almonds and Golden Raisins

• Spicy Carrots with Parsley and Cilantro

• Chocolate-Hazelnut Baklava

• Orecchiette with Pancetta, Peas and Fresh Herbs (left)

• Fennel and Radish Salad with Lemon Dressing

Best Pasta Dishes

• Chicken and Smoked-Sausage Gumbo (left)

• Green-Chile Rice with Beans

• Green Salad with Classic Vinaigrette

Cajun and Creole Dishes

• Chicken-Vegetable Shortcakes (left)

• Arugula-Endive Salad with Honeyed Pine Nuts

Plus: More Chicken Recipes and Tips

• Butternut Squash Soup with Coconut and Ginger (left)

• Garlicky Eggplant Salad with Tomato Sauce

• Crusty bread

More Warming Soups

• Pork Chops with Marsala and Fennel (left)

• Potato Puree

• Vichy Carrot Puree

• Chocolate Pots

Plus: More Pork Recipes and Tips