Try this inexpensive and fresh version of a chicken casserole--no need for processed soups or sauces!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This lighter version of an old classic is made with lower-calorie baking mix and ground turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

A wonderful way to warm up from the warm chili and HOT spices!

Submitted by DMWOOD13

Using skinless chicken breasts means this tangy dish is lower in saturated fat and cholesterol.

cheap and fast

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Submitted by LSTN1DRLND

A stir fry surprise with scallops, shrimp and squid.

Submitted by SRMANZ

This yummy chili is low calorie and packed with protein.
Note: This chili is not hot. If you want it hot add a dash of cayenne pepper or hot sauce.

This is a low-cal take on the Sloppy Joe, using turkey and vegetables. Turkey provides the low-cal protein and lots of veggies make this healthy.

Submitted by DSTENORE

Submitted by NOMI_822

Put your food processor and slow cooker to work: Braised Chicken Breasts, Roast Beef, French Onion Soup and Veggie Beef Soup. The nutrition info is for the veggie beef soup only.

Submitted by PRAIRIEDAWNPAM

This is an old family recipe. My grandma used to make it and it is the best sauce I have ever had. No restaurant or bottled sauce will ever compare. The sauce takes a long time to cook but it freezes very well. I break mine down into family meal size tupperware and freeze for a quick, easy, homemade meal, pull it out of the freezer to thaw before you leave for work.

Submitted by FEFERNATOR

This low-calorie, low-fat version of the classic BBQ sandwich will be a new family favorite!

Submitted by INFJMJ

A healthier version of lasagna that is Delicious!!

Submitted by APESTEW

A perfect dinner to make with family, or to spice up a romantic night at home. This will give you and yours the quality time to talk and get to know each other. While enjoying an Exotic, Fun, Colorful, and delicious made from scratch meal.

Submitted by RAECROSS

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A very easy way to make pulled pork in the slow cooker. This is a tangy BBQ type sauce.

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

Fruit is often a back-up ingredient or side dish at dinnertime, but it gets a co-starring role in this meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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: Love Salmon

Submitted by MBH1118

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These sophisticated popped are stuffed with creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon, and tomatoes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is awesome, easy to make, and a huge hit at parties when you want to serve something more creative than hummus!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

Submitted by CONNIE563

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

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195

Cookbook creator says: I want to make this

Cookbook creator says: ooh easy chili

Cookbook creator says: I love Kabobs

Submitted by EMMAPALE

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken. Now it's time to try some seafood!

What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Just like Chef Meg's mom (who was from Britain) used to make!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Looks so good

Submitted by LILYANN2

So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This fresh fish stew is chock full of herbs and veggies. It's slightly unusual and completely delicious.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, bring out the chopsticks! Change up the veggies, and you'll have a new meal each time you make this dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This vegetarian chili can be made on the stove top or in a slow cooker.

Submitted by AEGARRISON

Gazpacho is one of my favorite summer meals, and it's no coincidence that it's also one of the easiest to make. It's simply a chilled, usually blended vegetable soup of Spanish origin.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

This warm creamy soup tastes decadent and heavy, without any extra calories or fat.

Submitted by THEFRONTBURNER

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Enjoy this simple yet tasty Pumpkin & Lentil Curry from 4 Ingredients.

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

Citrus and cilantro dress up grilled fish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

I love this stew because it can be made from your pantry and freezer. I always keep red potatoes, turkey sausage, and beans on hand. It's great for those nights when you just don't want to brave the cold to go to the supermarket.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A hearty meal casserole that satisfies! Trade ground turkey for beef in this recipe to cut a few calories and grams of fat, but I love the real deal.

Submitted by KITHKINCAID

Chef Meg turned a member-submitted dish into a slow cooker meal that's easy yet exotic!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

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

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

This soup is packed with flavor yet low in fat. You can customize it with any vegetables or protein you have on hand.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: looks yummy

Submitted by FITNESSMAGAZINE

Need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? This recipe makes that happen.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Looks so good

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: soup like

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: yum

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These burgers are rich and meaty, the kind of burger that vegetarians have been craving. Even meat eaters will appreciate these tasty and fiber-rich burgers.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

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 Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This recipe can be custom made to anyone's personal tastes by both adding or omitting the ingredients I put in my dish. The options are as limitless as the cook's imagination. Add/omit any fresh/frozen vegetable desired - ex. snow peas/peas, green beans, spinach, etc. Crab meat or scallops can be substituted or added to the shrimp for variety.

Submitted by HAPPYGRL65

This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by LAUR986

These spicy and moist pork chops are made with no added fat, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a lively herb mixture.

Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: OMG looks so good yum!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Caponata is a Mediterranean vegetable stew. Eat it as is, or atop toasted whole-wheat bread or pasta.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

We ditched the mayo from this sandwich staple and boosted the nutrition with crunchy vegetables.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Eat as a side salad or add two grilled scallops and a slice of grilled whole-grain bread for a meal!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: looks so good

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

There is room for red meat in a healthy lifestyle. The key is choosing lean cuts and healthful cooking methods.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by LINJEN

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: My favorite crock pot dinner

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A hearty, healthier take on an iconic American meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I adjusted the recipe to lower the fat and calories.

Submitted by KASIBUG

I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

What? Canned tomatoes in a tomato sauce? Yes, that's right. Garden tomatoes are only available for a short time, but crushed canned tomatoes are on shelves year-round and packed with flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for juicy and delicious burgers.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cookbook creator says: Looks good to me!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

A perfect oven to table dish that can be easily adapted to suit your pantry and palate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This simple, hearty miso soup is full of superfoods like quinoa, kale, and turmeric, a powerful anti-inflammatory spice.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Great for a party. It's actually something low fat to munch on!

A fool-proof guide to great grilled chicken.

Submitted by GRILLGUIDE

This hummus and feta wrap is so quick and easy if you store pre-cut vegetables in your fridge. It is a great, lowfat, heart healthy lunch!

Submitted by ANNACARABALLO

This is a healthier spin on taco salad but you will still enjoy the great taste.

Submitted by KTDID525

This recipe takes a traditional French dish and gives it a California twist. A good portion of the fat comes from the avocado, which has mostly heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

If you like jalapeno poppers, you'll love this recipe! The spicy pepper mellows out a bit as it cooks.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

Submitted by LOSER1231