Cookbook creator says: Quick lunch or dinner - serve with green salad

Hummus goes South of the Border!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

Cookbook creator says: cut down on maple syrum & salt, use dried cranberries, cherries, blueberries, etc. Try orange or grape or pomgranate juice iead of apple juice. Make sure oats are not the instant variety, preferrably use steel cut

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

Submitted by IAMTHIN72

Submitted by ZIEGLERJ

Pork chops in a peanut sauce.

Submitted by ONCEMORE2006

This is a delicious way to spice up pork tenderloin.

Submitted by JUSTFORME123

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

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

This tex mex chili is amazing served with a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Servings are a generous 2 cup size.

Submitted by ADVNTRGRL

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

Cookbook creator says: no need to peel, just scrub well and slice in disks; also EVOO not canola oil since most literature says canola oil is bad

Submitted by COBANION

This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

Submitted by BCJL13

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.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Pleasing to the eye and the tummy =)
Cool, spicy, tangy and addicting.
Tip: Doing this for a picnic? DO NOT THAW THE CORN! It will thaw by the time you need it and help keep the salad cool!

Hint: If you can't find the canned "diced tomatoe & green chillies" simply substitute w/one tomatoe and another quarter of that jalapeno pepper.

Great to prepare the night before a picnic :)

Best part of this recipe is it's not an exact science. Eyeball it and play w/the vinegars! I prefer more cilantro & jalapeno for a more "Mex" and less "Tex" taste!

I've got a lot of cajun in me, and there are some recipes I can't live without! This is classic red beans and rice like my mama makes, only without any animal.

Submitted by KMCQUAGE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: ths loks wonderful - hard part will be finding good fresh ginger and good quality coconut milk

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Super flavorful, this chili is a meal in itself. It's a mix of sweet, nutty, spicy warm goodness.

Submitted by KATIE123080

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

Cookbook creator says: use farmer cheese or ricotta instead of feta

Submitted by JENNLOVE

Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Not your basic yams.

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

Cookbook creator says: good also with connamon and lemon juice -- forego all the rest of the ';stuff'

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: use fiber-rich bread OR potatoes (even sweets) skim milk or cottage cheese, add veggies, maybe turkey sausage and less of it, vary the cheeses, etc.

Cookbook creator says: substitute fresh seeded & chopped tomotoes and add more veggies, low sodium black beans

Submitted by CARPROTH

Cookbook creator says: Use a few spices, lemon juice, cinnamon, paprika & cayene peppers -- cooked on prchment paper, uncovered for laast 1/2 baking time

Submitted by HEATHER121

Cookbook creator says: great with ANY kind of beans -- sometimes topping with yoghurt and/or salsa is a better option than cheese

Cookbook creator says: pork loin, orange marmalade, clementines or mandarine oranges, chocolate vinegar

Submitted by OURSUNSHINELOVE

Cookbook creator says: Make healthier subs whenever possible

Submitted by KAY08439

Cookbook creator says: Add spinach too

Cookbook creator says: don't even bother with the pasta - serve over brown rice if you want to

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

Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: use brown rice, and can use fusili, brown rice, sub crab meat or lobster for squid, play with veggiews-- cook veggies first, then add seafood

Submitted by SRMANZ

Cookbook creator says: Use fresh pineapple and less than a whole can . . . ad sweets, zucchini, cauliflower, or anything else that's around and suits my fancy. Maybe in winter, use green pears instaad of fresh pineapple in order to keep it local

Submitted by HONEYLEA

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Cookbook creator says: better than olive oil -- variation is to boil then roast in EVOO & butter mix

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

Submitted by JIMINNYC

Submitted by GINGER.ELLIS

Cookbook creator says: Use real eggs, vary with other spices, like ginger and try pumpkin, grated apple or chopped pear, blueberries, OR grated cheese and chopped peppers-no sugar

Submitted by AMROZ123

Cookbook creator says: sieve to get out the lumpiness, add cumin, maybe garlic, maybe not, drizzle EVOO on top instead of mixing it in, serve with slivers of fresh veggies

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

Cookbook creator says: add garlic, use tumeric, ginger, cinnamon, etc. instead of curry powder

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

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

Submitted by MBH1118

A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG