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

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

An awesome snack only at 11 calories per roll.

Submitted by Y_GHAZALY

Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

Submitted by POLLYHIDALGO

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

Submitted by JFALGIATANO

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

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Submitted by LINJEN

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

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

I don't like fish much, but I love this recipe! I think the sauce can be used with other fish/seafood.

Submitted by JENNAGUERRA

Ready in 25 minutes.

These are great served as a side dish with any meal.

Submitted by KEVINKELLY

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Submitted by COBANION

A quick, easy & flavorful dish! Just add your choice of vegetable or salad for a complete meal!

Submitted by FLUFFYWONKENOBE

Made with reduced fat cheese and lowfat milk.

Submitted by LAUREN168

Yummy potato side or main dish

Submitted by 2BTINIGIRLAGAIN

This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and delicious combination of kale, sweet potatoes, onions, garlic, and spices.

Submitted by GBERGHORN

Onions are often part of the chorus in a dish, but this time we're bringing them to center stage. This is the perfect fall side dish to serve with pork tenderloin or roasted chicken.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe. Can be used with any white fish, I just happened to have Tilapia handy.

Submitted by LEXIBELLE715

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

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

Submitted by RACHIELOO

Courtesy of eatingwell.com

Submitted by LEDANSER

Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is an easy and delicious one pot meal. The number of servings seems rather weird, but that is how many 2 cup servings we got. I see that the sodium value is pretty high. There is no way to note it when entering nutrition information, but you rinse the chickpeas which lowers the sodium considerably. Of course you can also reduce the amount of salt you add to lower it even further! If you have left over butternut squash that is already cooked it cuts down the recipe time to less than 30 minutes, just skip the first step and proceed with recipe. Enjoy!

Submitted by LILYGIRL83

I usually go for the more complicated recipes, assuming that the more ingredients and preparation steps, the better. This recipe has changed the way I look at simplicity when it comes to cooking. Fancy spices be darned--this is the only way I'll cook salmon any more!

Submitted by VRAKLIS

Great for a quick weeknight dinner

Submitted by PSYCOFREAK

This is a foolproof way of cooking salmon fillets.

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

Chicken that's easy to make and low calorie.

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Submitted by 2BHOTT

A lighter version of an old classic. Made with Heart Smart Bisquick and Ground Turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

an Easy and quick version of Chicken Parmesean

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

This is a family favorite!

Submitted by DANITHOM25

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Easy crock pot meal. Tastes great over brown rice (not included in calorie count).

Submitted by -AMANDA79-

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

A very easy way to make pulled pork in the slow cooker. This is a tangy BBQ type sauce.

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Add Lipton onion soup mix too! One packet works fine! Rotel works in place of the stewed tomatoes for a spicy kick! Soup Mix not included in nutrition value

Submitted by SGASKILL

Need kids to eat veggies? Make these! They are so naturally sweet and my kids would request them every week. They are also elegant enough to serve at an adult dinner party as a side dish.

Submitted by MJWILBANKS

These are great. Even my kids love them. Serve on a whole wheat bun and you have a tasty , healthy meal.

update: After making these again, I changed the servings from 4 to 6. Still a good size burger, but a better serving size.

Submitted by SEESKO

From the Weight Watchers Pure Comfort Cookbook

Submitted by REESACHICA86

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Those rotisseries chickens from the supermarket are a busy cook's best friend. When you have time to plan ahead, make your own--in your slow cooker!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Very fiber-full recipe!!

Submitted by TONIBALOGNA_11

This meal comes together pretty fast. It's a very hearty meal, that goes great with a salad.
It's a versatile recipe in that you can add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannelini beans, for more protein.

Submitted by FOODIEWIFE

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

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

Turn your favorite side dish into something special in just a few minutes. Only five ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is a winner!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

All the flavor of tacos, with far fewer dishes to wash! (And dinner will be ready in just 20 minutes.)

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

This easy-to-assemble casserole is a tasty twist on enchiladas.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Rich and creamy, this risotto is full of whole grains and vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

We tend to think of herbs as garnishes, but parsley takes a starring role in this fresh pesto.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner.

Serve this comforting Hungarian classic with steamed brown rice and spinach or over whole-wheat egg noodles.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

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

A Chinese takeout favorite, with a fraction of the salt and fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Your entire dinner will be waiting on you when you get home with this meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

Submitted by BCJL13

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

This recipe was inspired by moussaka, eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. The result is a light and tasty meatless meal that makes any night a special occasion.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF