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

The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

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This one-dish meal is great for a weeknight meal or as a appetizer for a party.Serve it with steamed broccoli or a green salad.

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This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

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Ditch those packets from the supermarket, and whip up a batch of this simple, tasty taco seasoning!

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is my own creation. Sweet, mild, healthy, non-fishy tilapia is complimented by lemon, capers, butter, broth, and white wine in this satisfying and deceptively easy meal. I like my piccata lemony with touches of onion, garlic, and capers to round out the taste. This is a basic recipe for 1 lb. of filets. Please reduce this recipe accordingly if you use fewer filets, unless you want the leftunders as lunch or another dinner, like I do, if all is not eaten during the first go-‘round. I am a strong believer in flexibility, so experiment and substitute most any flaky white fish, pounded-flat veal or chicken cutlets, according to your creativity, pantry contents, budget, ingredient-availability, and personal tastes. I would greatly appreciate your feedback on this recipe, including any suggestions, comments, and input. Thank you for reading and trying this recipe! SparkPeople rocks my world!

Submitted by KEEPITMOVING

Using a slow cooker makes this recipe as easy as it is tasty!

Submitted by DEBBIESQ

Cookbook creator says: actual calorie count is 229, 3 carbs. (0.65 serving)

Submitted by MODONNELL64

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

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

Wine, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way.

This recipe is super easy, quick, delicious AND qualifies as a Clean Eating meal.

I've made this recipe twice in the past week and my super picky husband has cleaned his plate both times! I usually serve it with brown rice and a vegetable.

My personal notes on this dish...less is more. Add the vinegar/honey mixture in a little bit at a time - you don't want your salmon swimming in it, just coated in it. The balsamic vinegar will darken the color of the salmon, so you may think it's done or burning, but it's probably just discolored. I like to cook my salmon until it is very firm and it has an almost hard glaze to the outside. Cook it for a minute or two longer than you think you need to!

Also, for the red pepper flakes, less is more again! I love the flavor of red pepper flakes and honey {I even eat that mixture on my chicken nuggets} remember, you can always add more, but you can't take it away!

Enjoy!

Submitted by MARA_WILLIAMS

Chef Meg made over a versatile member recipe by adding extra vegetables and reducing the sodium. Serve with a side salad or over whole wheat pasta or brown rice.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: appears actually calorie count is about 500 for 1 serving.

Submitted by KSTDENIS

This is a family favorite with it's light lemon flavor. There are many recipes posted for Chicken Picatta, but I found very few provide accurate nutritional information. I have take special care to record all the ingredients for a proper calculation. The nutritional calculation only use 1/4 cup of flour, even though you need a 1/2 cup to dredge the chicken. Most of the flour will not be used.

Submitted by TXTITA

A easy and flavorful salad from the "Favorite Brand Name Vegetarian Cooking" book.

Submitted by BOHENY01

Traditional, classic Israeli Salad, perfect as a side, salad, or as filling for your pita.

Submitted by LOULOUB

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Submitted by CONCETTA2

A old favorite just got even better!

Submitted by JANESAYS2006

Easy stew to make in microwave

Submitted by RACHELRB

Yum! Try this quick and easy thin crust pizza.

Submitted by LADYBUGJAMI

Submitted by TINAT51796

Tastes like the popsicle, can be eaten like mousse or served with bits of angelfood cake as a layered dessert

Submitted by THE1DERGIRL

A delicious no fat/low calorie treat

Submitted by SHA-DE

Submitted by SAKKAKTH

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

This was a favorite of mine when I was a kid. My mom would always make this when I didn't feel well.

Submitted by DTSOBEL

I used to love grabbing smoothies, until I stumbled across the nutrition facts! I was really in shock when I looked up the nutritional information for my favorite smoothie, the jamba juice banana berry smoothie. The smoothie can contain up to 560 calories, and GET THIS, 115g of sugar. You think you are doing something good for your body, instead you are overloading it with tons of added sugar and other hidden culprits like frozen yogurt and sherbet! While the froyo and sherbet they add are fat free, they are desserts in themselves, and not something I want in mid day pick me up.

I came up with a smoothie that is just as creamy, thick and sweet as jambas smoothies, without all the added calories, sugar, and frozen desserts.

Submitted by APHIAD

this is the recipe i use every day in my house and also used by my mom back home

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Submitted by MCOLEEN

Curry and Pomegranate set this veggie-licious salad apart from the rest

Submitted by NOTBLUSHING

Chop tomatoes ,salt and drain in a colainder 15 mins,
Add spring onions and mix together.
Add seasoning, garlic and basil.
Pour over olive oil .
Toast the Italian or French sliced loaf.
Divide mixture and serve as a starter or delicious snack with a glass off cold white wine.

Submitted by HARRIETSDESIGN

This is a super yummy, super easy recipe that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are very rich, so you only need 1 or 2 to satisfy that craving. After you've made this flavor - its easy to find other flavors - just mix and match the flavor cookies and chocolate (ex: PB cookies and dark chocolate, etc) - just be sure to recalculate your calories. Can be made with Neufchatel cheese too. Calories are usually a little lower, because I don't usually use all of the chocolate, but I calculated with the whole bag. Calculate your nutritionals based on how many balls you make. I usually make about 100. Great for parties - especially at Halloween - and great to make for gifts.

Submitted by KMNOEL

Disguises aren't just for Halloween. Surprise your family with these dressed-up, spooky-looking snacks any time of year. Kids can help by spooning the pizza sauce on the English muffin and making the mummy face with the cheese and vegetables.

Submitted by SSOBEHT

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This isn't really a light recipe, but it is definately tasty and a big hit when entertaining. It's my most requested dish.

Submitted by KICKASS1

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

A homemade version of our favorite Thai food from a Whidbey Island restaurant.

Submitted by KINI08

A hearty beef and potato stew. Combine the ingredients the night before, set it too cook in the morning and come home to a fresh meal.

Submitted by AISLINNSIONNACH

Make 21 meatballs. 3 meatballs make 1 serving.

Submitted by UGURBOCEGI

very easy. can change the spices according to your personal taste

Submitted by ILOVEMYPEACHES

Families have gone to war over chili recipes! I love a thick, meaty chili with loads of beans and vegetables. Thankfully my family agrees!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Have some fresh and low calorie egg rolls!

Submitted by LESLIE_2B_LESS

Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ingredients:
Ground Turkey, 1 unit, yield from 1 lb raw (remove)
Carrots, raw, 1 cup, chopped (remove)
Onions, raw, 1 medium (2-1/2" dia) (remove)
Parsley, 1 cup (remove)
Oregano, ground, 1 tbsp (remove)
Basil, 5 leaves (remove)
*Colgin Liquid Smoke, 2 tsp (remove)
*worchestire sauce, 2 serving (remove)
Mrs. Dash (R) Garlic & Herb Seasoning Blend, 1 tsp (remove)
*Nature's Seasons Seasoning Blend, 2 serving (remove)
*MORTON Sea Salt, Fine Salt, 1 tsp (remove)
Pepper, black, 1 tbsp (remove)

Submitted by BUTTERFLYBLUE67

A healthy, low fat meat. Easy, delicious and nutricious.

Submitted by MOMMABHEALTHY

Tasty and Nutritious

Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE

This recipe was inspired by moussaka, eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. The result is a light and tasty meatless meal that makes any night a special occasion.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chicken marinated in a ginger-soy-wine sauce tops this tasty vegetable dish.

Spinach and mozzarella cheese are baked together to make irresistable savory appetizer treats!

Submitted by ERUPERTO

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Submitted by LAUR986

Submitted by PHRAUGIE

A quick and tasty side dish and complements any meal.

Submitted by TOWNRL

Submitted by PAMIJOCRAZY

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by TOPAZTOO

Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.