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Jan's Favorite Recipes

Jan's Favorite Recipes

These are favorite recipes of both me and my husband. Some come from other cookbooks.

(85 Recipes) Created by GETTO140

Recipes in this Collection

Very Good 4.1/5

A delicious mix of crunchy green tomatoes and cucumbers--cumatoes!

Submitted by DRENDER05

Carbs: 10.6g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 53

None

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 0.7g | Fat: 14.5g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 0g | Calories: 131.5

I had leftover turkey and brown rice. I felt like having homemade soup tonight, so I used the chicken broth from Pacific Natural Foods and came up with this.

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 10.5g | Fat: 0.7g | Fiber: 1.4g | Protein: 5.7g | Calories: 72.9
Good 3.5/5

Submitted by DEBKPORTER

Carbs: 22.6g | Fat: 3.1g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 7.5g | Calories: 148.2
O.K. 2.5/5

Handed down to me by my mother

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 17g | Fat: 17.1g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 24g | Calories: 320.8
Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

Yum! Cheesy chicken with pasta sauce.

Carbs: 6.7g | Fat: 16.3g | Fiber: 1g | Protein: 41.9g | Calories: 349.2

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 19.7g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 6.3g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 145.2
Good 3.8/5

This creamy dish will make you wonder where the guilt went.

Submitted by ANGELICWINGS68

Carbs: 31.4g | Fat: 15.8g | Fiber: 1.8g | Protein: 14.4g | Calories: 325.5

Karo Light Syrup bottle

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 59.2g | Fat: 19.8g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 415.7
Good 3.9/5

Bananas and low-fat buttermilk give this old favorite its moistness and help lower the fat.

Carbs: 20g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 2.3g | Protein: 2.8g | Calories: 145.2
Very Good 4.5/5

Flaky, pre-made puff pastry with gourmet chocolate and sweet, romantic berries make for an easy, quick and perfect Valentine's treat for couples everywhere.

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

Carbs: 16.8g | Fat: 10.4g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 168.9
Good 3.9/5

Submitted by CMCFEE

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 4.8g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 3.6g | Calories: 88.6
Low Fat Dark Chocolate Muffins
Very Good 4.6/5

These muffins are sweet and chocolatey; you'd never guess they're low fat

Submitted by SBMMYERS

Carbs: 38.9g | Fat: 6.9g | Fiber: 4g | Protein: 3.9g | Calories: 216.9
Maple Pecan Chicken
Very Good 4.1/5

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 18.9g | Calories: 192.4
Crispy Baked Egg Rolls
Very Good 4.4/5

Use coleslaw mix to make a quick & easy treat! Eat as a snack, side, or a meal.

Submitted by HARV47

Carbs: 13.9g | Fat: 1.7g | Fiber: 1.1g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 91.2
Strawberry Spinach Salad
Very Good 4.3/5

Submitted by PARENTSWORLD

Carbs: 7.1g | Fat: 10.1g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 2.6g | Calories: 116.6
Good 3.3/5

Submitted by DSTENORE

Carbs: 4.1g | Fat: 3.5g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 49.4
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Good 3.8/5

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Carbs: 16.6g | Fat: 4.7g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 13.2g | Calories: 165.7
Very Good 4.1/5

Courtesy of the NLHB, part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services www.nhlbi.nih.gov

Carbs: 40.1g | Fat: 9.7g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 16.4g | Calories: 257.8
Very Good 4.4/5

Adjust the baking time depending on the thickness of the fish.

Carbs: 11g | Fat: 8.2g | Fiber: 0.7g | Protein: 37.2g | Calories: 275.9
Personal Blueberry-Peach Cobblers by SP_Stepf
Very Good 4.5/5

Replace the traditional biscuit topping with whole wheat fillo dough for a quick and light dessert.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 36.1g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 163.1
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.6/5

Cookbook creator says: Substitute 1% milk for 2% milk; 8 oz cheese; fresh parsley;

Submitted by _PAULA_H

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 203.6

Submitted by GETTO140

Carbs: 45.9g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 2.6g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 289.2
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by DRDIGGER

Carbs: 30.2g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.9g | Protein: 32.8g | Calories: 318.3
Very Good 4.5/5

adapted from Paula Deen

Submitted by ANDREA236

Carbs: 23g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 1g | Calories: 143.9
Very Good 4.3/5

My mom's recipe made healthier.

Submitted by TANYAHEARN

Carbs: 2.8g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 14.8g | Calories: 129.4
Very Good 4.4/5

Crispy Chicken Breasts

Submitted by STARBERR1E

Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 1.5g | Fiber: 0.4g | Protein: 28.2g | Calories: 180.4
Very Good 4.7/5

wonderful, no one ever guesses that this is sugar free and Never have any left overs

Submitted by MURKOV

Carbs: 5.2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 1.2g | Protein: 0.7g | Calories: 24.3
This recipe has been marked private.
Very Good 4.0/5

After the pasta and onion are sautéed, the oil is drained to minimize the fat content of this interesting pilaf.

Carbs: 13.2g | Fat: 5.9g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 14.1g | Calories: 165.4
Very Good 4.3/5

moist and delish

Submitted by EVELYN1980

Carbs: 27.7g | Fat: 4.9g | Fiber: 4.4g | Protein: 30.3g | Calories: 269.2
Very Good 4.0/5

A great way to start your day or a wonderful mid-afternoon snack.

Submitted by MTFERREIRA88

Carbs: 25.8g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 3.1g | Calories: 136.2
Very Good 4.6/5

Submitted by GRACEFUL585

Carbs: 1.7g | Fat: 14.9g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 4.3g | Calories: 156.5
Very Good 4.0/5

This a wonderful way to make some hot wing using white meat.

Submitted by KEIGHLYEMERALD

Carbs: 0.4g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 0.1g | Protein: 35.3g | Calories: 220.3
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Carbs: 5.6g | Fat: 6.7g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 43.2g | Calories: 263.9
Very Good 4.4/5

A single crust berry pie with crumb topping

Submitted by SOVTWALKER

Carbs: 34.9g | Fat: 7g | Fiber: 4.3g | Protein: 2.4g | Calories: 217.1
Spinach Feta Personal Pizza
Very Good 4.5/5

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

Carbs: 37.7g | Fat: 8.9g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 12.9g | Calories: 275.8
 Mini Eggplant Pizzas
Very Good 4.3/5

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

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Carbs: 8.9g | Fat: 7.5g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 4.9g | Calories: 119.1
Salmon with Summer Tomato Salsa
Very Good 4.5/5

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

Submitted by MBH1118

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 9.9g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 30.6g | Calories: 253.5
Garden Harvest Vegetable Soup
Very Good 4.3/5

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 26.3g | Fat: 4.5g | Fiber: 6.4g | Protein: 5.4g | Calories: 160.2
Easy Zucchini Parmesan
Very Good 4.4/5

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

Carbs: 7.3g | Fat: 1.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 3.2g | Calories: 51.6
Red, White & Blueberry Crisp
Very Good 4.5/5

Fresh Fruit Dessert

Submitted by CMMIRANDA72

Carbs: 14g | Fat: 2.5g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 0.4g | Calories: 74.8
Zucchini Muffins
Very Good 4.3/5

This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 26g | Fat: 2.1g | Fiber: 3g | Protein: 3.3g | Calories: 127.6
Very Good 4.1/5

These “mashed potatoes” taste just as good as the real thing, but they’re much lower in carbs!

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 11.2g | Fiber: 5.1g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 138.8
Honey Oatmeal Whole wheat Bread
Very Good 4.3/5

This bread is tasty and low in fat

Submitted by PUNKIN7743

Carbs: 18.9g | Fat: 0.6g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 87.2
100 Calorie Cinnamon Pancakes!
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Submitted by AMROZ123

Carbs: 18.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 3.3g | Protein: 5.2g | Calories: 92.6
Good 3.9/5

Carbs: 19.1g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 73.8
 Flaxseed, Wheat, and Bran Muffins
Very Good 4.4/5

High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

Submitted by KIMBERK24

Carbs: 20.8g | Fat: 3.4g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 2.9g | Calories: 115.7
Very Good 4.3/5

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY440

Carbs: 13g | Fat: 6.8g | Fiber: 1.5g | Protein: 20g | Calories: 190
Good 3.8/5

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

Carbs: 63.1g | Fat: 11.3g | Fiber: 9.3g | Protein: 22.9g | Calories: 428.9
Fried Cheese Sticks
Very Good 4.2/5

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 15.1g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 0.6g | Protein: 14.7g | Calories: 140.6
Cheesy Grilled Banana Peppers
Very Good 4.4/5

These sophisticated popped are stuffed with creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon, and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 10.4g | Fat: 7.8g | Fiber: 2.2g | Protein: 8.9g | Calories: 144.1
Black Bean & Corn Salad
Very Good 4.6/5

A yummy low fat, high protein side dish

Submitted by SCDAILEY

Carbs: 24g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 5.6g | Calories: 140.9
Summer Cucumber Salsa
Very Good 4.3/5

a new twist on salsa, great for using cukes from the garden in the summer!

Submitted by SLINKY78

Carbs: 9.8g | Fat: 0.5g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 44.4
Tortilla Pinwheels
Very Good 4.2/5

Great for a party. It's actually something low fat to munch on!

Carbs: 26.6g | Fat: 3.2g | Fiber: 5.2g | Protein: 5.3g | Calories: 144.4
Topless Chicken Pot Pie
Very Good 4.2/5

This kid-friendly comfort food is perfect for a weeknight meal. Even better: You can use frozen veggies and leftover chicken.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 25.2g | Fat: 16.7g | Fiber: 2.8g | Protein: 19.1g | Calories: 325.8
Very Good 4.3/5

If you were a mashed potato lover, you might enjoy this alternative. We discovered it by cooking the cauliflower too long. Now, I wouldn't eat anything else.

Submitted by HARRINGTON5

Carbs: 3.4g | Fat: 3.3g | Fiber: 2.1g | Protein: 1.5g | Calories: 44.7
Chicken and Broccoli Casserole
Very Good 4.1/5

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

Submitted by LYZ219

Carbs: 15.8g | Fat: 7.4g | Fiber: 3.4g | Protein: 36.9g | Calories: 284.2
Very Good 4.0/5

Pasta dish with assorted vegetables

Submitted by 1MOREXAGAIN

Carbs: 59.3g | Fat: 11g | Fiber: 7.3g | Protein: 17.6g | Calories: 396.4
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
Chicken Oregano with Sweet Peppers
Very Good 4.2/5

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

Carbs: 14.6g | Fat: 2.8g | Fiber: 4.1g | Protein: 41.6g | Calories: 260.9
Good 3.8/5

No excuse not to eat vegetables!

Submitted by KLM1780

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 0.4g | Fiber: 0.3g | Protein: 0.8g | Calories: 41.8
Very Good 4.5/5

good as either side dish or meal

Submitted by KATOUSIGNANT1

Carbs: 70.3g | Fat: 5.6g | Fiber: 7g | Protein: 2g | Calories: 314.3
Very Good 4.9/5

This is a sweet and spicy barbecue sauce. Add more or less chili powder to please your pallette.

Submitted by SINGHIZPRAISE

Carbs: 16.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Fiber: 0.2g | Protein: 0.3g | Calories: 66.2
Hearty Veggie-Filled Beef Stew
Very Good 4.3/5

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

Carbs: 20.6g | Fat: 14g | Fiber: 5.7g | Protein: 43.7g | Calories: 384.7
Zesty Cranberry-Orange Relish
Very Good 4.3/5

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11.2g | Fat: 0g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 0.2g | Calories: 42.8
Light and Spicy Scalloped Sweet Potatoes
Good 3.9/5

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 20.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 2.7g | Protein: 5.5g | Calories: 140.2
Healthier Hot Wings
Very Good 4.2/5

Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 16g | Fat: 4.3g | Fiber: 1.6g | Protein: 28.8g | Calories: 223.2
Potato flake fried chicken
Very Good 4.2/5

Submitted by SPICEAHOLIC

Carbs: 12.2g | Fat: 7.6g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 35.2g | Calories: 265.2
Broiled Tilapia Parmesan
Very Good 4.7/5

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

Carbs: 0.5g | Fat: 12.8g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.6g | Calories: 194.5
Quinoa-Sweet Potato Casserole
Good 3.7/5

This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 51g | Fat: 8.1g | Fiber: 12.5g | Protein: 15.5g | Calories: 328.7
Zucchini Ribbons with Lemony Bread Crumbs
Very Good 4.1/5

Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 11g | Fat: 1.3g | Fiber: 3.1g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 56.4
This recipe has been marked private.
Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken
Very Good 4.4/5

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

Carbs: 4.3g | Fat: 7.9g | Fiber: 0g | Protein: 19.5g | Calories: 165.6
Simple Quinoa and Vegetables
Very Good 4.2/5

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Carbs: 38.4g | Fat: 13.1g | Fiber: 5.4g | Protein: 7.4g | Calories: 294.9
Stuffed Bell Peppers
Very Good 4.5/5

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.

Submitted by KS76017

Carbs: 30.9g | Fat: 8.6g | Fiber: 4.2g | Protein: 24.4g | Calories: 296.2
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
Very Good 4.5/5

Submitted by AFRICAPARISH

Carbs: 22.5g | Fat: 2g | Fiber: 3.2g | Protein: 1.7g | Calories: 101.2
Incredible! 5.0/5

This salad goes really well with my maple cider dressing (which I entered separately). It's a great fall treat. Use white cheddar cheese, if you can find it, for a really nice flavor!

Submitted by AMY0526

Carbs: 8.2g | Fat: 18.9g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 10.1g | Calories: 232.4
Moms Famous Beef Barley Soup
Very Good 4.8/5

Easy to make, and you probably have all the ingredients on hand already.
My mom use to make this in our family restaurant; it always sold out quickly!

Submitted by JEEP_GIRL

Carbs: 16.3g | Fat: 2.7g | Fiber: 3.7g | Protein: 11.1g | Calories: 133.1
Skillet Lasagna
Very Good 4.3/5

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Carbs: 33.3g | Fat: 10.6g | Fiber: 4.9g | Protein: 27.2g | Calories: 336.5
World's Best Spinach and Artichoke Dip
Very Good 4.5/5

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Carbs: 3.8g | Fat: 4.2g | Fiber: 0.9g | Protein: 3.8g | Calories: 65.9

A great savory & sweet side for grilled pork.

Submitted by EICARTB

Carbs: 13.5g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 2.5g | Protein: 0.5g | Calories: 96.2
Chicken Parmesan
Very Good 4.7/5

This is a simple recipe that tastes amazing, it is also better than any traditional chicken Parmesan I had tried. When you consider it's lower in fat, takes about 10 minutes to put together, it's no wonder why this is my new favorite recipe.

Submitted by MDKIMIST

Carbs: 11.9g | Fat: 14.6g | Fiber: 1.7g | Protein: 37.4g | Calories: 335.8
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