You don't have to go on vacation for a taste of the tropics!

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

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Recipe borrowed from Jenna from Eat Live Run blog which she adapted from Oh She Glows bars.; didn't include the hemp seed.

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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 produces 12 muffins. Nutritional info is for each muffin.

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Easy, kid- and hubby- friendly crockpot meal.

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THESE ARE SO YUMMY! This was my first experience to make (or eat) a veggie burger, and I can tell you it won't be my last! Even my carnivore (lol) father LOVES these and asks for them a lot. He calls them Krabby-Patties.

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Spicy and heart chili!

Submitted by DISCOASHLEY

So yummy you won't think you're eating something packed with fiber and vitamins!

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Very Tasty

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Use on salads, as a dip or side in great Mexican dishes.

Submitted by CPURRE

Very flavorful!

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Veggie Burger for Rick's Birthday

Submitted by RCARLIN1

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

A yummy way to start the day with very little fat and lots of flavor!

Submitted by JOJOMKE

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

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This is my own creation. Sweet, mild, healthy, non-fishy tilapia is complimented by lemon, capers, butter, broth, and white wine in this satisfying and deceptively easy meal. I like my piccata lemony with touches of onion, garlic, and capers to round out the taste. This is a basic recipe for 1 lb. of filets. Please reduce this recipe accordingly if you use fewer filets, unless you want the leftunders as lunch or another dinner, like I do, if all is not eaten during the first go-‘round. I am a strong believer in flexibility, so experiment and substitute most any flaky white fish, pounded-flat veal or chicken cutlets, according to your creativity, pantry contents, budget, ingredient-availability, and personal tastes. I would greatly appreciate your feedback on this recipe, including any suggestions, comments, and input. Thank you for reading and trying this recipe! SparkPeople rocks my world!

Submitted by KEEPITMOVING

Low-fat but spicy and creamy, this is my family's favourite recipe for cheesy cauliflower. We like to mix in broccoli and green beans too!

Submitted by JO_JO_BA

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

An alternative to regular pancakes.

Submitted by LISALETT

Soothing and delicious, this soup seems to revive me right from the first spoonful. I find this easiest to cook in a slow cooker and allow to simmer all day

Submitted by GROOVYKARMA1

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

Submitted by LOSER1231

This sweet savory pork loin. Great for a nice autumn dinner. You can stick it in the crockpot in the morning and cook it all day and come home to your house smelling like heaven.

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A wonderful Autumn topping! Uses splenda

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If you are cooking for someone on a low sodium diet, use this recipe instead of taco seasoning. This recipe is the equivelant to one package of taco seasoning (or 3 tablespoons.) Adjust the strength of any ingredient to your taste.

Submitted by APRILDAWN678

This is an easy recipe that will feed your cravings for Apple cheesecake pie! Enjoy!

Submitted by ROSED442

Made with honey instead of sugar.
Non fat Dry milk is also used to add flavor and not fat.

Submitted by BKMNURSING

This is a symbolic recipie for Jewish Shabbos Bread

Submitted by CHANAMAJA

Deliciously light and wonderfully tasty

Submitted by AAWIEGEL

These are so delicious, healthy and great for breakfast! They bake up like little muffin tops. Try sprinkling a little raw sugar on top before baking for extra fun.

Submitted by RUGBY1212

We found this recipe years ago in a magazine I dont remember which. It has been a family tradition since then. It originally called for ham but I like turkey better. We will add veggies if we have more on hand. Its delicious and easy to make the night before and heat up for Christmas morning.

Submitted by BETTERJULIA

Traditional Slovac Christmas Eve soup that is made with sauerkraut, mushroom and barley.

Submitted by MMLPINK

Traditional Slovac Christmas Eve recipe. Takes a bit of time to make, but it is so worth it!!!
You can use store bought raw pizza dough instea of making your own dough to save time. It still tastes delicous!!

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Light & luscious, just right for your appetite.

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Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

Submitted by PBERGER3

Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty summer soup.

Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

Submitted by KIMBERK24

Heres a little recipe I worked out, and Sweet Potatoes are full of vitamin A! These sweet potato or yam muffins have less than 100 calories each and less than a half a gram of fat each! They come out to just under 1 gram of sugar each, but i use no sugar in them so these are naturally occuring. By the way no these are not "mini-muffins"! Feel free to use regular muffins tins like I did... They are a great harmless snack or breakfast addition. To get your vitamin A be sure to pair it with a healthy dietary fat (we need fat to absorb the A) - breakfast with 1 ounce of reduced fat cheese and a piece of fruit is great! So low cal you can mix and match often- and made with whole wheat flour- so you are getting your healthy whole grains and their awesome antioxidants! Enjoy!
*Don't be scared of the prep time- its just for boiling sweet potatoes. I forgot to add the temperature before but I included it now: 425 F. (its in the recipe text now too) Let them cool completely! Even chilled in the fridge helps them to "set".

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6 servings. Original version from Libby's at www.verybestbaking.com. This is a low fat, no-sugar-added version.

Submitted by EARTHYGIRL1

Yummy! This is great when served with egg noodles and steamed broccoli.

Submitted by ESHRALAIN

Perfect accompaniment to tacos and salads and delcious served on warm wholewheat pitta!

Submitted by TREEHUGGER73

A recipe that is full of great taste and loaded with potassium.

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Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

A sure family favorite, make the night before and pop into the oven.

Low fat sloppy joes that don't skimp on flavor!

Submitted by RHG2525

This sauce recipe was based on a Jo Mama's World Famous Spaghetti sauce recipe that I modified for taste. When I make this sauce, it quickly disappears in my house. Everyone seems to loves this sauce.

Submitted by GFERBER

Quinoa Soup recipe found at http://www.recipetips.com/recipe-cards/t--3076/quinoa-soup.asp

Submitted by SRTINCHER

These are nice appetizers in the shape of a halfmoon. They're crispy outside with a creamy chicken filling.
It takes a while to make the whole batch but they last a long time as they are frozen and you only bake as many as are needed.

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Slow Cooker

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This cold treat has a delicious vanilla flavor without all the sweet!

Submitted by BRITTLE93

There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

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This traditional Mexican sauce is spicy and goes well with Chef Meg's Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin.

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With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These muffins are loaded with whole grains, fruits, and vegetables! This is a slightly different version of my Healthy Breakfast Muffins. This recipe made 32 regular sized muffins. Depending on how full you fill the muffin cups, I'd say you should get 28 - 32 muffins. Nutritional value is calculated on 30 servings (1 muffin = 1 serving).

Submitted by JLREYNOLDS77

This is a quick & easy recipe that tastes great!

Submitted by CARLASKIS

A nice way to enjoy pumpkin flavored dessert, *if* you left room after all that turkey!

Submitted by CASSIOEPIA

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.

Submitted by BCJL13

I love this soup. It's very filling. You can have a huge portion without the guilt! There's always a pot of this in my refrigerator. You can adjust the seasonings if you want. Enjoy!

Submitted by JKSCHONFELD

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!

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from Allrecipes.com

Submitted by EMCCAFF

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

Submitted by RACHIELOO

This delicious pie makes it's own "crust" while baking. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe.

1/8 of pie = 2 WW points
1/8 of pie = 1/2 vegetable serving

Submitted by JESSICAB1221

No Crust, No sugar version of the traditional pumpkin pie recipe. Here is a low fat, high protein, high fiber version of everyone's favorite harvest time dish. It was a delicious substitute for my family

Submitted by ANEWAY

Packed with protein AND good for your heart! :) I found this recipe a long time ago, but do not remember where, so I can't give proper credit...

Submitted by H3DAKOTA

Creamy, frozen pumpkin pie sandwiches!

Submitted by PRINCESSPUMPKIN

This recipe is better than the original and it's without the eggs and oil. The flaxseed paste gives the needed body, and imparts a nice mild nutty flavor that compliments the pumpkin.

Submitted by SPARK728

Baked potatoes stuffed with seasoned cottage cheese are a lavish low-fat, low-cholesterol, low-sodium treat.

What makes this

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

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This is one of my favorite salad dressings. It has a wonderful flavor minus all the fat!

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A healthy snack for your trick-or-treaters (and for you too!)

My family loves this recipe! I make the dressing ahead of time to let the flavors blend.

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

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This is a good substitute for high calorie, high priced coffee drinks

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Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

I love this chili. It's very filling, a great source of fiber & an easy recipe to make for football season! It freezes well too!

Submitted by JKSCHONFELD

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.

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

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Very similar to the soup at Olive garden. 6 grams of fiber and over 14 grams of protein per serving!!

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

Submitted by LELLIS11

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

Submitted by MBH1118

These are an excellent replacement for salty treats like chips, these will keep in an airtight container for 2 weeks. Makes 8 half cup servings.

Submitted by JANNERS1980

Fat free cream cheese and mayo make this dip light on calories and fat, but tastes like it's the real thing.

Submitted by TVQUEEN6833

Perfect for a Bridal or Baby Shower or other event

Submitted by ELAINEHN

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!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

Great for cool evenings

Submitted by DD-THEOTHERHALF

This Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!

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This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

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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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest. Take advantage of the local farmers market and buy whatever root vegetables they have. I like a bite to the vegetables, so I drizzle a small amount of balsamic vinegar over the vegetables while they are still hot.
This side dish is quite affordable: about 60 cents a serving for the vegetables!

Sweet potatoes and bananas combine to make a flavorful low fat custard.

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

Use this whole-wheat and cornmeal crust to make my delicious Mexican pizza.

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A "Dutch" treat, usually made around Christmas (when almond paste is available in our stores). We also buy the paste and freeze it so that we can make banket for our school auction in April.
Need 2 days to make this recipe. The 1st 2 steps takes only about 15-20 minutes. The second day takes about 15-30 minutes depending on how good you are at rolling out dough. Cook time is 20-30 minutes.
I never realized before how many calories are in one little piece. I've learned that I will have to eat this in moderation instead of eating half a stick (or a whole) at one sitting!!

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A yummy new way to cook brussels sprouts. Sauteed with garlic and topped with parmesan cheese.

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

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All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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Try using whole wheat bread for a boost in fiber. You will need to increase the stock to 1 1/4 cups.

Ready in just 20 minutes.

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

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Similar to the soup made at Olive Garden

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This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

"This recipe was wonderful! Probably one of the best I have tested!" Chef Meg really didn't have to change this recipe very much. It certainly gets her stamp of approval though! She did increase the serving size.

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By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

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A recipe from Dole and Jello, altered with sugar free jello

Submitted by KHDOESMK

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Low-fat cottage cheese is the secret to the dressing in this delicious low fat and saturated fat, low cholesterol, low sodium mixture of vegetables and herbs.

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

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

I found a great recipe for Hamburger Buns that I altered to make vegan. They turned out soft and Delicious!

Submitted by IMVEGAN

Great to have throughout the week for lunches

Submitted by JKSCHONFELD

These burgers are spiced to perfection. To make them even spicier, you could melt jalapeno soy cheese on each patty and serve topped with salsa.

I've really been having trouble getting enough protein since I don't eat/crave a lot of meat...and I've started losing hair, and my dermatologist suggested it might be lack of protein...so I've been forcing myself to use protein powder, and I don't like to eat things unless they taste good...so I've been looking up recipes and experimenting, and this is one I came up with, and its REALLY good..and I don't even like coffee!

Submitted by BONEWOMAN

These cookies get a boost of nutrition from dried cherries, blueberries and cranberries.

Submitted by PHULLER

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

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An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

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Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Turn any night into a special occasion with this 20-minute meal inspired by a Parisian bistro.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

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