Garlic lovers, rejoice! This recipe contains a whopping two heads, but the flavor mellows and sweetens when baked.

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

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2 points per serving.

Submitted by IAMSUCCEEDING

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!

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

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A great on-the-fly recipe.

Submitted by JATSYA

A quick and easy pasta dish perfect for any night of the week.

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A twist on the classic BLT--substitute lettuce with thyme!

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This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

Tasty Low fat/Low calorie version of the bar room favorite

Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

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

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A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

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

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My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

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This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

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Removing the chicken fat and skin and adding no salt to the tasty sauce makes this chicken favorite heart-healthy.

These burgers are spiced to perfection. To make them even spicier, you could melt jalapeno soy cheese on each patty and serve topped with salsa.

A great side dish for many main courses.

Submitted by ZUZKA1

A delicious addition to any meal or by itself.

Submitted by CYRUSFAMILY

Delicious first course for winter holiday meals.

Submitted by PRIMA_DONNA

Spicy and delicious!

Submitted by FRGIVEN

Low Cal - Low Fat

Submitted by RHEA3535

Hummus goes South of the Border!

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These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!

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A variation on fruit salad.

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

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This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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A yummy way to cut the calories, not the tradition.

This is a great recipe for summer, when you have a surplus of zucchini in the garden. Double or triple the batch and freeze them for quick and healthy breakfasts.

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

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"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

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This creamy dessert is low in saturated fat, cholesterol, and sodium.

This dish is baked and flavored with a Mediterranean-style tomato, onion, and garlic sauce to make it lower in fat and salt.

Low Calorie and High Fiber!

Submitted by PENSKE40

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

Quick & easy for a busy night.

Submitted by MRSAMMOTECH

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

Those who know me well will say that I am not a snob--except for when it comes to icing. I want the real stuff! To me cakes are ruined with fake whippy icings made with shortening.

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Pork chops in a peanut sauce.

Submitted by ONCEMORE2006

A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

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A sweet and crunchy taste for this terrific chicken dish.

Submitted by HEATHER121

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

This lively low-saturated fat pasta dish contains lots of tomatoes and herbs and very little oil.

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

Tasty and Nutritious

Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE

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

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This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

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A light fruity and nutty salad!

Submitted by ~GOT2MOVE2LOSE~

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

Submitted by JLPNURSE

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

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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.

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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.

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Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

This is easy to make and is very nutrious for you! Quinoa was revered by the Incas and feed it to the Warriors.

Ready in 25 minutes.

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I love to increase the nutrition of baked goods by adding whole grains. That's the secret to these pecan tarts.

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This recipe is from coffeesage.com, I modified it slightly

Submitted by MWILSON86

Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

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These cookies get a boost of nutrition from dried cherries, blueberries and cranberries.

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Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

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This Southern staple gets a dose of fiber--with half of the fat of the original. Make a double batch over the weekend and freeze for the busy weekday mornings.

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This spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.

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Though we loaded up on the veggies, we didn't skip on the good stuff!

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Sweet and sour pork takes a trip to the islands! Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Quick and easy chicken dish that looks and tastes like you went to a lot of work.

Submitted by CARPROTH

Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery.

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