Cookbook creator says: Try adding garlic and sun dried tomatoes for extra flavor

Submitted by LILYANN2

We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

Cookbook creator says: Possibly add cumin, cilantro, lime juice, and maybe chicken

Submitted by KITKATK

Cookbook creator says: Try with cilantro and lime juice. Add chicken to make a meal. Someone noted the calorie count was off, so recalculate.

Submitted by RDEPASS

Good as a side dish or dessert, this salad made from fresh fruit is naturally low in fat, saturated fat, and sodium. Plus, it's cholesterol free.

Cookbook creator says: Possibly add almond slivers

Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Substitute cottage cheese with ricotta and add spinach

Submitted by FLUTTEROFSTARS

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! My kids LOVE these smoothies.

Submitted by RAEBRALOP

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

Cookbook creator says: -Maybe add berries to the mix
-Add a bit of cinnamon to the mix instead of on top
-Don't over mix

Submitted by JOJOMKE

Submitted by WILDLIFEJO

A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Cookbook creator says: Suggested herb additions: oregano, rosemary, thyme, garlic

Submitted by STARTINGOVER03

Cookbook creator says: Trying using some chicken broth instead of milk
To thicken even more, take part of soup and place in blender, then re-add

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

Love your breakfast sausage but can't handle all the sodium? Try this lower sodium version: 25% less fat, and 1/10th of the sodium.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Quick and easy chicken dish that looks and tastes like you went to a lot of work.

Submitted by CARPROTH

A sweet, light salad.

Submitted by PROWESS64

Submitted by SARAHG54

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

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Submitted by LIVEN2BPINK

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a great basic to always have on hand! Instead of spending money on expensive, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, make your own.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of Pizza Margherita, the traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A light and delicious salad that's perfect for a summer picnic.

This is a great kids’ meal, or cut each quesadilla into eight pieces for an appetizer.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Tostada means toasted in Spanish, and in this simple recipe, Chef Meg makes a crunchy, crispy, chewy, cheesy tostada using leftovers from her Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by HELENC222

A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Made with molasses, alspice, cinnamon and other ingredients that reminds you of the Winter Holidays

Submitted by EPGIVENS