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.

Cookbook creator says: Use broccoli rabe and left-over turkey or chicken, add more peppers

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Use fiber-rich bread and skim milk, vary the cheeses and use fewer sauges

Cookbook creator says: gluten-free flour

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Under 100 cals per serving and fills you up:)

Submitted by ANAJAK

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

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

Submitted by RONNIEM2

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

Submitted by PBERGER3

Cookbook creator says: cut back on cooking time to 20 or 21 minutes

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: pre=-grill the veggies, then follow directions -- try adding sweets, onion, red & green pepper strips, also try subbing cajun rub for honey mustard.

Kid friendly and easily exhanged ingredients will make this no hassle dish a sure pleaser!

Submitted by FORMERFATTY

Spicy black means, great for nachos, burritos, or just on rice!

Submitted by IAMTHEAMYGDALA

Yay. Beans again... well, sometimes I think that but not often. I mean, I really love beans and am absolutely fine with eating them often. It's just that I typically don't get excited about a new flavor or experiment when cooking black beans. I usually am satisfied and pleased with my traditional method. But, I recently found a recipe online and thought, hmmm, I can make that work and got excited once again about the fabulous black bean!

Submitted by S_PRESS

Cookbook creator says: use firm, yellow (not ripe) banana or add a bit of lemon or lime juice to boost tartness balance

Submitted by TRAVELNISTA

Cookbook creator says: why the bread crumbs?

Submitted by JIMINNYC

A wonderful green salad with sweet cherries and almonds mixed in. Great when fresh sweet cherries are in season!

Submitted by LALEWIS72

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Submitted by GLYNN1

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

Great cold day meal - I didn't include the noodles incase somebody wants it on rice or toast, etc.

Submitted by CTF4035

A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar Salad.

These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal.

Submitted by BCJL13

Fresh salsa is always better than bottled, and it is much lower in sodium. This salsa is great with tortilla chips, on tacos or burritos or tostadas, or even straight out of the bowl!

Submitted by TAHLON

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

Submitted by MBH1118

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

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.