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Comfort Dinners

(22 Recipes) Created by LUVMOBILE

Recipes in this Collection

Butternut Squash Mac and Cheese
Very Good 4.2/5

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 35.8g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 230
Healthy Chicken Vegetable Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 8.8g | Protein: 27.9g | Calories: 320.6
Linguine with Spicy Shrimp Sauce
Very Good 4.4/5

Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 48.3g | Fat: 13.8g | Fiber: 7.4g | Protein: 24.7g | Calories: 393.5
Better than Takeout Chicken Fried Rice
Very Good 4.3/5

Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 25.5g | Calories: 171.7
Three-Cheese Macaroni from 'The SparkPeople Cookbook'
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Carbs: 39.5g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 12.6g | Calories: 259.6
Kitchen Basics: Beef Roast
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 28.7g | Calories: 191.2
Kitchen Basics: Caramelized Onions
Very Good 4.4/5

These onions add flavor to any dish, from soups and sandwiches to stews and dips.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 5g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 26.4
Cocoa Crusted Pork Tenderloin
Very Good 4.0/5

This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 1.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 33.7g | Calories: 264
Roasted Chicken with Herb Oil
Very Good 4.5/5

Roasted chicken is a simple and versatile protein. Use it in soups, throw it on pasta or pair it with a simple salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 0.2g | Fat: 22.6g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 46.7g | Calories: 405.1
Honey Mustard Roasted Chicken
Very Good 4.3/5

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

Carbs: 39.4g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.8g | Protein: 30.5g | Calories: 356.7
Honey Balsamic Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Submitted by LAUR986

Carbs: 10.1g | Fat: 2.6g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 26.3g | Calories: 173.3
Sesame Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Carbs: 7g | Fat: 17.5g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 28.3g | Calories: 298.8
Very Good 4.3/5

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

Carbs: 10.2g | Fat: 5.8g | Fiber: 0.5g | Protein: 42.8g | Calories: 282.9
Super Duper Moist Roast Beef
Very Good 4.6/5

A Great recipe given to me from my Dad which was given to him by a famous chef. Goodbye Dry Tasteless Meat, Hello melt-in-your-mouth Yummyness!

Submitted by AYLABOO

Carbs: 0.1g | Fat: 6.1g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 36.2g | Calories: 209.8
Very Good 4.3/5

This hearty entrée uses half ground turkey and half lean ground beef and no added salt for a lower fat and salt tasty treat.

Carbs: 24.3g | Fat: 10.2g | Fiber: 7.3g | Protein: 23.7g | Calories: 269.5
Very Good 4.2/5

A wonderful option for cold winter nights.

Submitted by SUDDENSTORM

Carbs: 9.6g | Fat: 4.1g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 14.5g | Calories: 129
Chicken Enchilada Casserole
Good 3.8/5

This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 22.9g | Fat: 12.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 32.4g | Calories: 331.8
Very Good 4.4/5

This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Submitted by MOPSMOM3

Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 0.8g | Protein: 16.5g | Calories: 206.3
Shepherd's Pie VI
Very Good 4.4/5

"This Shepherd's Pie is a layered casserole of beef, carrots, and potato."

Submitted by MOONTOES1

Carbs: 32.2g | Fat: 9.4g | Fiber: 4.6g | Protein: 17.9g | Calories: 290.9

"This Shepherd's Pie is a layered casserole of beef, carrots, and potato."

Submitted by LUVMOBILE

Carbs: 29.1g | Fat: 14.1g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 18.1g | Calories: 314.8

Submitted by LUVMOBILE

Carbs: 9.1g | Fat: 9.8g | Fiber: 3.8g | Protein: 35.9g | Calories: 278.6

My family loves fried chicken, so when I saw something similar done on Biggest Loser, I had to try it. It's a great alternative to "fried" chicken.

Submitted by LUVMOBILE

Carbs: 20.4g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 26g | Calories: 229.8
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