Use leftover chicken for pasta.

Submitted by DEBBNC

A great, easy vegetarian dinner everyone will love!

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Submitted by KARICHELLE

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

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

Pork chops in a peanut sauce.

Submitted by ONCEMORE2006

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

Submitted by JOGANRAY

Cookbook creator says: Use real ginger, chili, garam masala.

Submitted by QUILTBUGJ

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

This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This comfort food classic is great for a family dinner. Members turn to this meal again and again for good reason: It's easy, tasty, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

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

Submitted by AMROZ123

2 cups of this stew makes a filling and nutrutious lunch.

Submitted by REVASEAN

A great side dish that complements any entree.

Submitted by VICKYGAYLE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

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

Yummy and easy chicken dinner

Submitted by NMCFARLAND

This home cooked meal has lots of veggies, great flavor, and saves 170 calories per serving versus whole wheat or regular pasta but both ways are good.

Submitted by KOALA_BEAR

Submitted by THE4MARTINS

An easy and healthy alternative

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Submitted by HLUBRANO

A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

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

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

Submitted by RHG2525

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

Filling and sweet -- try this good-for-you treat!

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

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

Submitted by BSING46

A old favorite just got even better!

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Adapted from one I saw in Cooking Light.

Submitted by LANC92

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

Ready in just 20 minutes.

Large hard pretzels are drizzled in chocolate for a decadent treat!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Who needs fancy oatmeal from the store? Mix up your own delicious oatmeal and you'll have a gourmet breakfast each morning.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is my alternative to fried rice which uses no oil!

Submitted by RYDIAEMERALD

A tasty shrimp dish, that's great for entertaining.

Submitted by VBENNETT6287

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

Chef Meg shares a secret for getting the perfect grilled sandwich!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Perfect for cold winter nights, this savory soup also boasts an unexpected hint of spice.

Submitted by DACQUISTO

Submitted by FIELDING15

This low-calorie, low-fat version of the classic bbq sandwich will be a new family favorite!

Submitted by INFJMJ

A quick stir fry that packs a spicy punch.

Submitted by CHRISSY_8106

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken. Now it's time to try some seafood!

Like crab cakes -- but with salmon!

Submitted by JCOOKSON

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

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

Featured in the revised edition of The New American Plate.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

Great alternative to the usual breakfast fare.

Stir-fry vegetables with bamboo shoots, shiitake mushrooms, and shirataki noodles - Simple to make and delicious!

Submitted by GLOBALEMPIRE

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

Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Very light, fun and tasty--a treat you thought you'd have to give up on your quest to good nutrition.

Submitted by YNIMER

This is an Indian mixed vegetable dish served with toasted dinner rolls or wheat burger buns.

Submitted by ARCHANASKUTHE

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

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

This sweet and spicy soup is a staple of Thai takeout. Chef Meg recreated it for a fraction of the cost and sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Fluffy dish will tickle your taste buds.

This colorful salad makes a great lunch dish.

Submitted by TUONGLAI

Quick, easy, and full of fiber!

Submitted by ANGHARAD

Start before work, ready to eat later

Submitted by CHIHUAHUAMAMA

A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!

Submitted by NIGHTSKYSTAR

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

Tired of the same ol' green beans? Then, try this recipe!

Submitted by BETINA1

Same recipe we all have on our French Onion cans but with less fat

Submitted by DESIRE3279