from Americas Test Kitchen Healthy Family Cookbook (Chicken Parmesan)

Submitted by CRYSMYS

Very yummy and much lighter than regular chocolate chip cookies. Considered a hit by all!

Submitted by TERRIANGEL

this is a slow cooker recipe

Submitted by MOETIM

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Satiate your craving for chili dogs with this tasty dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by AMROZ123

This low-cal pizza recipe gives you the ooey-gooey taste you love -- without the fat. From Fitness Magazine

Submitted by FITNESSMAGAZINE

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Though we loaded up on the veggies, we didn't skip on the good stuff!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Growing up in the South, sausage gravy was a staple on our breakfast table, so I wanted to create a healthier version--with a secret ingredient.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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

These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables.

Submitted by HONEYLEA

Submitted by GETTINGTHINNER2

A super easy version of the crispy fried eggplant parm I love!

Submitted by JFALGIATANO

This is an adaptation of Susan Voisins' recipe at Fat Free Vegan. It is so creamy and tasty you would never pick it for Vegan.

Please check out the Fat Free Vegan site at:
http//blog.fatfreevegan.com/2006/09/vegan-eggplant-parmesan.html

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

One of our favorite sides. Quick and easy to make. Tastes good hot or cold and reheats well in the microwave.

Submitted by BOOKWORM81

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

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Who needs deep-fried chips, when pitas crisp up so perfectly with minimal added oil? Pair these with hummus or as a crunchy side to your Greek salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is from the Biggest Loser Family Cookbook. One of my kids loved it, the other doesn't do squash. :)

Submitted by BUTTERFLYSOON2B

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

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

Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Scones are perfect for weekend house guests, hostess gifts, or picnics. Traditionally made with loads of butter and cream, mine use far less butter--and wheat flour.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Try a two for one: The next time you are turning on the oven to 375 degrees, roast the squash, cool it slightly, peel and package to freeze. You'll have butternut squash on hand whenever you need it, and you can have dinner on the table in no time!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

At 300 calories a pop, donuts are an easy way to wreck a healthy breakfast. Not my baked ones. They're bursting with fruit and flavor--not fat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg made over a versatile member recipe by adding extra vegetables and reducing the sodium. Serve with a side salad or over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Low calorie country style soup.

Submitted by JERROLNICHOLS

This is a fantastic way to sneak veggies into your kids. I HATE cauliflower and cabbage and I love this soup. Very little prep time, 4 ingredients, and <1 gm of fat.

Submitted by KAT.COURTNEY

This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Just one of these muffins packs nearly 9 grams of protein! Pack one of these sweet, moist and delicious treats in your gym bag for a post-workout snack.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

You will think you are dining in a screened in-porch with the colonel as your host when you bite into this pan-fried chicken.

Submitted by SPARKSOLUTION

Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

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

Ready in 25 minutes.