Try our version of this spicy south-western favorite.

These come out very moist. I found this on the back of a grocery store ad and made a few changes. The original called for 2 tsp of Thyme, 1/4 c of Parmesan, & 2 c of cornflakes. I measured after I dipped and found I had a good 1/2 c of mixture left so I cut the recipe back accordingly.

* For those of you that are salt restricted- You might want to leave out the salt as there's probably enough in the Parmesan cheese. I just sprinkled a little salt over the bowl.

I also extended the cooking time. The original time was 20 mins.

Submitted by NANADEB49

I made this dessert using odds & ends after being pestered by the kids continually asking "What's for dessert?"

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Submitted by PURPLECRAYON11

easy, quick and delicious! you can prepare the batter the night before and when you wake up in the morning just add the strawberries and pop it in the oven to have quick fresh muffins in the morning!

Submitted by CURLS_BH

Easy baked chicken fingers with seasonings and texture. [Two servings] Eat with fingers or fork.

Submitted by STILLPT12

This bean dip is easy to throw together in less than 30 minutes and is deeee-licious! My son says it is the best thing to ever happen to him.

Submitted by SUMMARAH

A nice reward at the end of a low-cal day (not a low-cal dessert!)

Submitted by JANELLE86

A refreshing and nutritious way to start the day!

Submitted by LILSWEETIE

Love this!! It's easy and satisfies my ice cream urges!

Submitted by JEN_ROCKS

Light, fluffy meringues recipe that I found on the South Beach diet plan! They are so satisfying and are welcome to phase 1'ers!!

Submitted by LBUTTON4

A low-fat and easy to prepare version of this favorite chicken entree.

This does not include the hot dog in the calorie count.

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Submitted by JNSCARFE

These are SO good!! Peanut butter cookies with hersheys kisses on top. (use butter flavored shortening-not regular)

Submitted by VEMICHEL

A simple, yet delightfully sweet, peanutty treat!

Submitted by HOOSIERGIRLINDY

I believe we're all familiar with the recipe to bake a cake by mixing a standard cake mix with a 12 ounce diet soda. The calories are much reduced because the eggs and oil are eliminated. Your cake still bakes up moist and fluffy.

I recently saw my brother eat one of these microwave mini cakes that they have in the cake mix aisle. That, combined with a recent post basically describing how to make such a (full calorie) microwave mini cake from scratch got me thinking--would the diet soda recipe work on a small scale in the microwave?

It does.

Submitted by -BETH-

You can use brown sugar substitutes or less margarine to reduce calories. Yummy with light cool whip on top!

Submitted by CASSLS

Quick and easy sugar cookies! They are really good, plain or with candies in them. Found this on allrecipes.com and modified to make them healthier.

Submitted by KRAZYLEXY

Though high in sodium, this is Really hot, really filling and just plain yummy.

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Submitted by NRVLAURA

Only 11 calories each!!

Submitted by POPCORNPUNCH

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

(When preparing for a ladies retreat, I found that this recipe freezes well.) It is from a Taste of Home publication. It is a healthier version of a favorite recipe. The texture is incredibly smooth and light. (Taste of Home credits Darlene Kohler of Flower Mound, Texas for this version.)

Submitted by SRWOODSY

Submitted by VFAVELA7

This tomato salsa bursts with flavour, and is low fat, low calorie.

Submitted by TIFFANY_SUZANNE

Submitted by 55BUTTERBALL

With various baking length options, this is an incredibly quick-and-easy, deliciously and gently spiced, low-sauce, very tender and moist chicken. It is one of my kids' favorites.

Yummy and low in calorie breakfast muffins!

Submitted by SHA697697698

The most chocolaty and cake-like brownies I've ever had with only 1.3g of sugar and 57.5 calories per 2"x2" serving and no cholesterol whatsoever.

Submitted by SEANDEMOSS

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Without marinara of any kind. Just the way I like it.

Submitted by BLUESUNSHINEFL

better than the mall pretzels and cheaper!! you can substitute the butter for a healthier version (but it just might not taste as good, ha). also, i have tried using wheat flour, and don't! it just tastes like wheat bagels. so live a little, reward yourself with a pretzel. you can also put sugar and cinnamon on them for a sweeter treat. they're not that bad in calories and fat. enjoy!

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Submitted by ADDICTEDTOUFC

This is a recipe that is made for 1 person but can easily be made for more people by simply multiplying the number of people you wish to cook for by the ingrediant amounts!

Submitted by VICIOUS421

Quick, healthy option for breakfast sausage. I've been making these for years. One pound of ground turkey makes about 12 sausage patties.

Submitted by STEPHANIEMEYER

Delicious, unbelievabely moist, and slightly sweet. Super easy and fun to make.

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Submitted by REALBECCA

Absolutely perfect!

Submitted by JMCKIMMIE

Similar to a toffee, but the soda crackers help to make it less tooth-breaking and easier to enjoy.

Submitted by SPORTSFANRG

Low Fat version of garlic bread.

Submitted by APPLE66

Tastes just like the Chinese restraunts do it!!!
Also try this Szechuan recipe with Chicken, Beef or Tofu instead of Shrimp!

Submitted by LILSTARLET

Light and flavorful. Glaze or butter is great if you can afford the cals.

Submitted by PAT3ONTHEBACK

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My family loves Chicken Cordon Blue, but I just couldn't bring myself to make the orginial (it's way to high in fat). So, I set out to make it so that we all could enjoy it with no guilt. I hope you enjoy this as much as we did.

Submitted by SAMMY1BABY

Infused with intense lemon flavor, just one bite and you'll know why these cupcakes are amazing.

Submitted by 2PRINCESS7

For that day you need to do something quick for that work potluck or to take to a family event. Bonus when it comes to cinnamon rolls they are relatively small, but still give you a little treat.

Submitted by FIT2BMEC2

I make this punch for all gatherings, it is loved by kids and adults equally. It's very thirst quenching.

Submitted by DSTATZ

You could use any flavors and any fruits, but adjust nutrition/calories from recipe accordingly. Add extracts if you like. Add Splenda or other sweetener to make up for the plain yogurt's tartness if you do not like that. I think I will try adding some Metamucil to it next time to make it a higher fiber count.

Submitted by DIET-DELIGHT

This is an adaptation of a tasty dessert that has been a raging success in the South for the last few years. :) I adapted it to be less sweet and fattening, and the lower sugar content is noticeable. It's about the right level of sweetness for a brunch dish or light dessert. If you want a sweeter taste, it's nice served with frozen vanilla yogurt. However, if you want the original recipe proportions so that the sugar carmelizes on the bottom of the pan (even yummier!), do this: 1) Increase butter to 1 C; 2) Replace fresh apples with canned, sweetened and spiced apples (for pie); 3) Add 1.5 C sugar; 4) Decrease soda to 12 oz. NOTE: This is not a low-calorie or healthy dessert, by any means! I just needed a way to use up some Sprite. Tasty to serve guests, but not kind to your body! You could also halve the serving size and just serve one crescent roll per serving instead of two.

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Submitted by CATPAT1

This is just a very basic fruit smoothie popsicle or sorbet

Submitted by COULDBEFABULOUS

This recipe comes from http://startcooking.com. But is a good after-dinner dessert for only 90 calories a cookie.

Submitted by CHASINGTHENOW

Easy, scrumptious and oh yeah... EASY

Want lower calories? Substitute Ground turkey for the ground beef, if you prefer, and/or sub any variety of reduced-fat cheese for the Mexican blend.

Submitted by KINI08

Submitted by GODWINJAL2

Based on the recipe from the totally awesome book The Most Decadent Diet - with more readily available ingredients. 109 calories each! (I listed the brands that I used so you would know if your calorie count would be the same using the ingred, you have on hand.)

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Submitted by ONEBEACHNY

These are incredible. If you like pancake syrup with your bacon, you should try them.

Submitted by ANGIETUNIE

A pared down version of Alton Brown's original recipe. A request for my daughter and son-in-law! Hope you enjoy them!

Submitted by SONGBIRD800

Not particularly healthy, but awesome!

Submitted by KERRYFINE

chewy goodness in a large cookie. this recipe makes 8, but can be made into many, many more

Submitted by BEEEZY123

I got this recipe from a nutritionist. It goes great with a Fruit Salsa!

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Submitted by REDFISHER80

Adapted from Giada de Laurentis. Makes 30 meatballs using a 1-3/4 inch ice cream scoop.

When you substitute 99 % fat free ground Turkey instead of the beef, you will get 40 meatballs at 32 calories per meatball. The meatballs are formed the same way as the beef, but they are divided in half.

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Submitted by MATAYASDREAM

the pieces are small, but the taste is not!! this triple layer desert is absolutely delicious!!!
please be sure to read the entire recipe before beginning, it has 3 steps. best to begin it in the morning if you want it for an evening dessert as it has to chill several hours

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Submitted by MEGR87

These are hard to resist, but just the ticket when you need a sweet bite!

Submitted by GRANPATTIE

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

from Aunt Mary

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Submitted by WARLOCKSMISTRES

Our family favorite on Sundays

Submitted by SPAZWRITER

This is definitely NOT something to eat daily! But as a holiday treat, it works, in moderation.

Submitted by EVERLEARNING

We make this and serve it over Rice (brown or white)
NOTE: On the Chili peppers a Little goes a long way we only use 1.5 chilis

Submitted by TCOMTAM

Oven baked deliciousness. You can make it as spicy as you want by modifying the red, black & cayenne pepper.

Submitted by STLUCIA81

142 Calorie Granola Bar

Submitted by BIGEFF

Easy and made in the microwave

Submitted by SPECKER_RECK

Home made Turkey Burgers and meatball mix (raw).

1 set of ingredients = 2 different meals

Submitted by MISSROXOR

An un-cooked version of an apple crisp. A yummy late night snack

Submitted by LMCK4HIM1

I found this recipe on skinnytaste.com. It was amazingly good and fun to make. It has almost zero sodium and you can't tell the difference!

Submitted by STUBBSKID69

Instead of eating a Cinnabon Caramel Pecanbon at over 1000 calories - Try this one for 328 calories. Do not make these unless you are having a party! You will eat them all otherwise!

Submitted by KCBW123

Finally stumbling on a blend of pork & beef my picky son will eat, I used it for making meatballs instead of buying the packaged stuff. This is now my basic meatball ready to be seasoned per specific needs.

Submitted by EMS-WIFE

This recipe will give you 4 huge tacos that are high in Fiber and very tasty.

Submitted by BUENO40

Replacing sugar with Splenda greatly reduces the calories.

Submitted by TRILLIUM1204

I wanted "Taco King" type nachos bad, and I figured I should try to do it as healthy as possible! So here's great nacho taste, and only 4g of fat. Eat it as a meal, because it WILL fill you up!

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Submitted by PLAYFULLKITTY

These delicious and moist chocolate chip cookies require no eggs.
Use margarine for a vegan option!!

Submitted by FRENCHPRINCESSE

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe my sister gave me.. You can use white or milk chocolate melts to create different coloured eggshells.

Submitted by ALLEENAME

John's favourites

Submitted by WAYOFLIFE4

A little treat to have if you are craving a sweet attack

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Submitted by MRS-HART

Hungry Girl Crispy Shrimp

Originally Rhubarb Crisp. Switched Rhubarb for Blackberries.

Submitted by CHEWY_CHIPS

Low calorie, Low fat, Low carb cranberry muffins! Although plain they are perfect for a light snack. If more flavour is needed, a drizzle of honey should do the trick or even add other kinds of dried fruit. Super quick and easy!

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Submitted by BABY77A

Craving dessert but watching calories. This 10-minute, stove-top dessert delivers sweet, rich flavors with low calories and easy cooking!

Submitted by ECHUCK

Low calorie apple treat to get the taste of apple crisps without the calories and load of sugar and calories. Please note: This is not a juicy apple dessert.

Submitted by ECHUCK

Make these rolls at night and pop them in the microwave (about 20 seconds) or toaster oven (on low) until warm. Pair them with a banana or apple, a peeled hard-boiled egg, and a cup of milk, and breakfast is ready to go in two minutes flat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Baked or slow cooked, these delicious and tender ribs are low in sugar but big on flavor.

Submitted by LANDMOM

A very moist and luscious cake.

Submitted by ROXIANNA3

Cookbook creator says: Taco seasoning and cresent rolls for crust.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

This no-cook treat is a quick way to satisfy a craving for chocolate and cheesecake.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG