These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Use as a dip for veggies or a spread on pita and sandwiches.

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Submitted by CHEEKYCHOOK

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

Submitted by NANALINDA5355

This is a family favorite cold weather meal. It's filling and warms up the kitchen. I didn't add salt to the base so you can add your own (I usually use kosher salt to taste for the base). Feel free to spice the broth as you like with more or less spice or additional spices like white pepper, cayenne, rosemary, whatever you like. Sometimes I make it with vegetable broth for some variation (or that's all I have on hand). It's very forgiving and you can prep everything while the chicken is boiling.

It can easily be scaled down to 1/3, adjusting spices as you see fit. I always make a lot so we can have it for a few days after and/or take it to work for lunch and my boys eat a *lot*. Makes about 16 large (16oz-ish) servings.

Submitted by NIGHTFALL

Low Cal - Low Fat

Submitted by RHEA3535

Yummy, low-cal, low-fat goodness on a fall or winter night!

Submitted by CIAMOM

the perfect dish for potlucks when you want to have something healthy on the table.

Submitted by CHIQUITA72979

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: great recipe for a late nite dinner

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Submitted by KAIAKRAUS

Chef Meg's homemade and natural ricotta cheese is easy to make and a fun project for someone who likes to cook.

In summertime, when herbs are abundant and fresh berries are in season, it's the perfect time to try this. You can even get the kids involved.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I love this recipe! It can be used as a sauce for grilled meats, a dressing for salads or steamed vegetables, or as a marinade for tofu or other lean proteins. You will always find it in my refrigerator.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

For the late summer months, this mildly sweet and tart chicken dish is a warm, cozy meal. It's a great way to use your rhubarb!

Submitted by LADYZHERRA

Yummy & Healthy

Submitted by LSALGUERO

This is a wonderful recipe for a barbeque! 1/2 cup has about 115 calories...it is so tasty and rich and you won't feel bad eating it!

Submitted by CONFUCIUSAYS

This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Who said finger food is unhealthy?

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by JOJOMKE

Think carrot cake, but without the guilt!

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Submitted by LRUSSELLFAMILY

Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This super-simple vinaigrette is delicious on salads or drizzled over cooked vegetables or grilled fish.

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Use this on falafel or a salad. Add fresh or dried herbs and it becomes goddess dressing. The toasted sesame oil imparts a stronger sesame flavor to the dressing.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Try this delicious and easy recipe for lentils!

Submitted by CHESSAKAT

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!

Submitted by JEEP_GIRL

Submitted by JUDY2702

At 300 calories a pop, donuts are an easy way to wreck a healthy breakfast. Not my baked ones. They're bursting with fruit and flavor--not fat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I called this lazy tofu because it has become one of my go-to dinners for those nights where you just don't WANT TO COOK!

Submitted by DOUBLEOHSEVEN

Eggplant is perfect for the grill. Just a little olive oil, salt and pepper. Yummy!!! My favorite use of grilled eggplant is on a sandwhich. A grilled veggie sandwhich is about as good as it gets!!

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Want something a little different for dinner tonight? While soups and stews tend to reign during these cold months, they can become a little rote. These fritters, from VN columnist Robin Robertson, will transport your taste buds to the islands. Plantains get a protein boost from peanut butter in these surprising and satisfying fritters. If you happen to have a piña colada on hand when you enjoy these, all the better.

Submitted by KMAPPEL

Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You will love this low calorie easy summer recipe for a small sweet cool treat from your freezer.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This sauce hails from Argentina, a country that's known for tasty grilled meats. Pair this with grilled beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It's also a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and whole-wheat bread.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ditch the toaster pastry. They're loaded with sugar and fat--and not much else. My hand tarts are full of fruit, and if you make them ahead of time your kids can grab them and go.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by RHG2525

Even lower in calories than sweet potato fries!

Submitted by MOXIE6

A cold-weather version of the summer favorite, Panzanella (typically made with day-old bread, tomato, cucumber and a light oil-and-vinegar dressing). This winter version features butternut squash, spinach, raisin bread and an apple cider vinaigrette.

Submitted by BRYNWRITES4FOOD

Cooked lentils are high in calcium, potassium, zinc, and iron.

Submitted by JLM81030

This is a recipe from Ina Garten listed on Food Network, which I've altered slightly. I never liked brussel sprouts until I tried this.

Submitted by ANN5497

Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a nice warming soup to have on a cold day but I enjoy it any time...

Submitted by LADYANNEHOWARD

Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE