Cookbook creator says: Fun, new things to try for dinner to kick it up a notch!

Submitted by BCJL13

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

A great comfort food recipe that the whole family can enjoy.

Submitted by CHOPPERCHICK!!!

This was an experiment that turned out delicious.

Submitted by DANCEMOM

This recipe is better (and better-for-you) than takeout!

Submitted by TAM101

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it!

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

"This is another easy, versatile recipe that I use often. I call for canned beans in my recipes, but I like the taste of home cooked beans. If you have a crock pot, there is no reason why you can't have home cooked beans too."

Who doesn't love rich and creamy mac and cheese?

A lower-fat version of your favorite creamy broccoli soup.

A healthy dose of vitamin C comes with this dish.

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

This is so easy, you'll be ready to eat in no time!

For a hearty, rich turkey dinner, try this polenta dish.

Ready in 25 minutes.

Chicken with White wine mushroom sauce

Submitted by JFRADY58

A quick stir fry that packs a spicy punch.

Submitted by CHRISSY_8106

This will bring out all kinds of flavor in your beef.

A great way to use leftover cooked chicken breast.

Submitted by SHAMROCKS1980

Removing the chicken fat and skin and adding no salt to the tasty sauce makes this chicken favorite heart-healthy.

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

Not just for the lunchroom anymore. These Sloppy Joes are given an extra boost with some surprise ingredients.

A delicious way to start a meal!

Submitted by DSTENORE

By using nonfat sour cream and yogurt, this recipe greatly reduces the amount of fat in the dish.

This hearty soup, packed with vegetables, is a great addition to any meal.

Tomato juice, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way.

A wonderful way to warm up from the warm chili and HOT spices!

Submitted by DMWOOD13

Cut out the fat by leaving out the meat. This thick stew is perfect on top of a baked potato. For a thinner soup, add water.

Sweet and sour pork takes a trip to the islands! Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

A great recipe that is easy to make.

Submitted by SPROUT

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

A perfect and spicy way to use up leftover chicken breasts.

Submitted by WIFEANDMOM

You've never used ramen noodles like this before.

This substantial salad offers a healthy balance of vegetables and protein. It provides a wide range of textures, colors, and seasonings.

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

If you don't have farfalle, substitute ziti, rigatoni, or even macaroni.

Recipe courtesy of National Pork Board. For more recipes and ideas, please check out www.TheOtherWhiteMeat.com

Featured in the revised edition of The New American Plate.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time--and no mess to clean up!

Submitted by 3BOYZ2FEED

Yum! Cheesy chicken with pasta sauce.

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

This version only has 225 calories per serving!

Submitted by EMMJAE

Great lunch or side dish.

Submitted by HONEYBEAR07

Using lean top round, plain low-fat yogurt, and very little added salt makes this a heart-healthy dish.

Chicken marinated in a ginger-soy-wine sauce tops this tasty vegetable dish.

This recipe has a number of components, but all can be made ahead, particularly the tomato puree and the white sauce. You can substitute 3 (8-ounce) cans of tomato puree for the homemade tomato puree. You can also use a grill pan to prepare the vegetables indoors.

Tilapia and pasta with veggies in a garlic wine sauce.

Submitted by WHYMMM

This recipe started off as a soup recipe, but morphed into a full bodies veggie-meat chili... YUM!

Submitted by FITGIRL15

A simple twist transforms this traditional recipe into a vegetarian entree.

This recipe will impress your family and guests with very little effort. For an easy side of roasted potatoes, start with precut potato wedges from the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Sweet vegetables compliment the cheese filled pasta and tangy garlic in this recipe.

Low fat sloppy joes that don't skimp on flavor!

Submitted by RHG2525

These spicy and moist pork chops are made with no added fat, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a lively herb mixture.