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

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4 ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and dinner is served!

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

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If you have nine ingredients, including cannellini beans, red bell peppers, romaine lettuce, bacon and Simply Dressed® Ranch Salad Dressing, you can toss together this amazing salad. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

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A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week.

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This salad eats like a meal, so if you're planning on preparing it, make sure it's all by its lonesome, or greatly reduce the ingredient amounts.

Submitted by ~ASHLEYB~

Colorful and delicious, this salad is satisfying both in taste and appearance.

Submitted by CRUISIN2LOSE

This salad combines most of my favorite foods: avocado, almonds, beets, mango, onions, and carrots. Topped with a lime-cilantro dressing, it's irresistible!

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Cold, it crunches and pops in your mouth with a bold, nutty taste. Hot, it becomes smooth and more mellow. Either way, buckwheat (kasha) is a healthy, hearty breakfast.

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Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This cauliflower soup is easy to prepare and is very healthy for you.

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When the craving for chocolate hits, try this Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding. The warm melted chocolate makes it a definite comfort food, while the whole wheat bread and evaporated skim milk adds to its nutritional punch.

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

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Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

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An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal.

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

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These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

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

This Southern staple gets a dose of fiber--with half of the fat of the original. Make a double batch over the weekend and freeze for the busy weekday mornings.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

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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.

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These spicy banana-nut muffins are packed with flavor but not sugar. Candied ginger adds a but of sugar and a lot of spice!

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Tofu is the little black dress of veg proteins. Dress it up, dress it down, grill it up!

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

Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice.

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

Submitted by LAUR986

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

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Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

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This quick and easy fruit pizza makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece. Try it at your next special occasion

A fool-proof guide to great grilled chicken.

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Sweet and tangy oranges pair perfectly with rich, salty miso.

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Whether you make these on the grill or in the oven, these quick-fix potato packs are mom's best friend. No mess, no clean-up, and only 5 minutes to prep!

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Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too.

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This is a fabulous traditional Italian dish that I grew up on. This is a great complement to just about any main dish.

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A single crust berry pie with crumb topping

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3 ww points

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This recipe was found on www.grouprecipes.com, submitted by chefmeow. "It's very tasty and a nice way to start the morning. Serve them warm or at room temperature." perfect for on the go people.

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Found this yummy recipe on allrecipes.com submitted by Juanita Miller

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert.

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Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

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It looks like jam, but it's bursting with whole fruit and thick enough to eat with a fork. Serve over pork roast, on top of yogurt or cottage cheese, or on your morning toast.

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

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This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

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With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

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Waffles from a french toast recipe - an idea my 8 year old dreamed up and works like a charm! This recipe makes 6 waffles. Nutrition calculated on one waffle each. Combined with yogurt or fruit this makes a delicious breakfast!

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Great treat for the 4th of July and very nourishing.

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Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

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These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal.

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Raspberry, strawberry, blueberry, blackberry--choose any berry you want. You can't go wrong with these healthy, tasty muffins.

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

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These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.

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This simple summer recipe is good hot or cold. The creamy avocado pairs so well with fresh summer tomatoes.

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This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, bring out the chopsticks! Change up the veggies, and you'll have a new meal each time you make this dish.

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Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal.

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Light & luscious, just right for your appetite.

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Are you looking for a quick, easy, and zero calorie gifts from the kitchen idea for the holidays? This one is my all-time favorite.

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This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season.

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Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.

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This stuffed bell pepper recipe is really delicious! You can use red bell peppers if you like that flavor better. It incorporates your protein, starch, and veggies in one neat package! Brown rice is used for an added nutritional punch.

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I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.

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This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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I love rich, cheesy lasagna, but in the summer when vegetables are at their peak, cheese overwhelms the dish. Adding plenty of fresh vegetables to your regular lasagna for a healthy, light summer supper. Omit any vegetables you don't like, and swap for what you've got in your fridge. (Add spinach or any other green, more fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped and steamed broccoli or asparagus... the possibilities are endless.)

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Broccoli salad is a summertime party staple. This version is healthier--with plenty of flavor from almonds and raisins!

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This hearty yet better-for-you dinner is perfect for a camping trip, a cookout with friends, or just dinner on a Wednesday night.

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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."

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Topped with lean, juicy flank steak, this salad is a delightful late summer supper. Marinate the steak in the morning and dinner will be ready in a flash at night.

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

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Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor

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This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

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

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These are so cute and colorful! The kiwi in the bottom of the cup not only adds more fruit and color to the freezer pop, it also holds the stick in place.

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For a snack or dessert, they're good!

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Sweet and crunchy, you'll never believe these chips were made in the microwave. They'll become your new favorite savory snack.

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

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The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

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This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes.

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This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

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This recipe taste delicious and has fruits and veggies in it. Makes a great holiday gift from the kitchen.

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

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Ditch the condensed "cream of whatever" soups and make this instead. You only need 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time for a filling yet light bowl of comforting soup.

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Great for those days you realize after dinner you're way under your protein limit. A treat that's good for you!

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A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

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This dish is simple and quick--you'll love it. Serve it for Thanksgiving or any night of the week.

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Roasted potatoes are a perfect side dish for a cool weather dinner.

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