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

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

This is a substantial Mexican meal that tastes wonderful when served with a homemade fresh salsa and corn warmed tortillas. I have attempted to trim fat and calories by substituting ground turkey for the original ground beef.

Submitted by AYOUNGLADY

Simple to make, flavorful, and surprisingly filling!

Submitted by AMARELAVITA

Take this simple salmon cake recipe and bake it in a baking dish for an easy casserole.

Submitted by REDMONDCHRIS

Submitted by CAROLHE1

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste!

Submitted by TUESDAYS

My husband loves them, and much better alternative to stuffed cabbage, that he just should NOT be allowed to eat!!

Can also pre-bake peppers at 450 for 15 minutes before filling, then cook again for about 10 minutes after stuffed and they are ready to eat. I've found after a few tries, that wrapping them in foil makes for softer peppers, and closer to my level of cooking skill. It might be me or I'd like to blame my oven - but otherwise I kept burning my peppers!

Submitted by SMITSAR

I created this recipe with lots of flavor, and lots of bulk to fill up the hungry without a lot of calories, or fat!

Submitted by LESLIEM11

Basic chocolate cookie dough, anything can be added, nuts, candy, chocolate chips, etc. Just be sure to update the calorie count to add whatever you mix in.

Submitted by CRAZYCEREAL

Submitted by MEGS115

A healthy version of chicken fingers, very yummy. Very simple and easy to make.

Submitted by SARAHSMILEZ

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

A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

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!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My sister gave me this one and it is beyond simple. I fix it before I leave for work and often even put in frozen chicken breasts and they fall apart in the crock pot. It tastes like it has lots of cream and somehow..cheese even though it doesn't.

Submitted by HCANWELL

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

Submitted by JLCROMP