Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Take pita bread to a crunchy new level.

Bake these over the weekend, and enjoy throughout the week for breakfast or a snack.

Cookbook creator says: I have tried these, and rather than a snack I served as a side dish for a Sunday dinner.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

Cookbook creator says: substitute lime for lemon for a truly authentic recipe

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Cookbook creator says: Neither the vinegar or oil is necessary in this recipe. Just substitute a little more lime juice. This is great served with chips, as a dip, or to finish off a grilled fish. Also, one could just use one can of beans, and substitute the other can of beans with a can of corn, regular or Mexi style.

Submitted by JANAE55

Cookbook creator says: May substitute 1 tsp. vanilla and non-fat milk for the almond milk.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Cookbook creator says: Great party dip. Could put all ingredients in a slow cooker. Set on high for one hour, then low for two more hours. Serve hot.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is a low-fat alternative to french fries

Submitted by JENNYFAYE01

Easy and quick. great as a side dish or alone w/ bread and salad.

Submitted by CRANKYLADY

Cookbook creator says: reduced some of the ingredients to an amount where there would be little waste. For 8 full cheese sticks(16 halves); I used 1tsp flour, 1Tbsp egg beaters, 1/4 c. Panko, 1 Tbsp. spice mix. When I recalculated the cal. I got 44 cals. per piece (1/2 of stick); 3 pieces = 132.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a great slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Quick and nutritious, high in iron, protein and other nutrients

Submitted by RDEPASS

Banana Popcicles with a delicious Chocolate Peanut Butter Coating

Submitted by XKRISS6X

This is awesome, easy to make, and a huge hit at parties when you want to serve something more creative than hummus!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

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

Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

Submitted by SLIMKATIE

My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and cucumber for a light lunch.

Submitted by JLPNURSE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

Cookbook creator says: Great when watching football.

Submitted by OIL_FIELD_WIFE

Think carrot cake, but without the guilt!

Submitted by SQUIRRELLYPOO

Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A lighter take on a pub favorite! For extra veggies, top with chopped tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: may be thinned out with additional milk. Also, if you prefer fudge, then pour in a tray and refrigerate

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Everyone will love this simple dish that's full of flavor!

Submitted by SMOKINGSBADFORU

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

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.

Most pasta salads are heavy on the pasta and light on everything else. This version, which can be served warm or cold, includes a hefty portion of vegetables--both spinach and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: really easy to make, can add any vegie one would prefer

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES