Submitted by LYNNDERELLA44

Best chicken ever.

Submitted by ISA858

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I beefed it up a bit with a few more veggies and made a HUGE batch to freeze!

Submitted by CARLYT24

A very fresh, low in calories and full of vitamins recipe.

Submitted by LILIBLUEBERRY

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

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

Submitted by MBH1118

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

This is so easy and quick to make and tastes great! I always double the recipe.

Submitted by DOWNINGKK

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Same recipe we all have on our French Onion cans but with less fat

Submitted by DESIRE3279

Submitted by HEREIAM10

These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner.

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it!

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

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

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

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. You can also add shrimp during the last 20 minutes of cooking. If the dish is a little too spicy for the kids, add 1 Tablespoon of plain yogurt to their serving. Serve with a glass of milk and a cucumber salad.

This recipe is really easy; it's really more of a process than a recipe. Rice paper wrappers, which are available in the ethnic sections of most larger supermarkets these days, are a great way to wrap your veggies and protein for a quick snack or light lunch.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe is better (and better-for-you) than takeout!

Submitted by TAM101

This vegetarian main dish is cholesterol-free, virtually fat-free, and chock full of vegetables.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

A healthy and filling middle eastern dip! Eat it as an appetizer or snack with some pita. Why buy your hummus ready made from the store, when you can make it yourself?

Submitted by GRANT_ME_WINGS

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 is a great slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

I like to make this up on the weekend and use it for lunch. I will also use it as a breakfast.

my twicked version of the Abs Diet recipe.
I omitted the spinach knowing my family would not eat it. I add the spinach by having a spinach salad with my meatballs or burger.
POWERFOODS = 4

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Delicious and healthy vegetable side dish.

Submitted by KANSASROSE67

Submitted by LOSINGCHICK

This quick and healthy snack takes minutes to prepare! And as a bonus, it's an easy way to get the kids to eat their vegetables.

Submitted by MATCM81

Submitted by OVERW8NOMORE

You'll never miss the beef!

Submitted by SOCLOSEYETSOFAR

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

South Beach all Phases

Submitted by GUTBOMB

Very juicy and appealing dish. Great for parties as it can be all prepped up to the time of cooking in advance.

Submitted by THESPY75

Submitted by MTNGRLMCH

Submitted by M3I3RS1

South Beach Friendly Mexican casserole.

Submitted by MARIAKINS

an alternative to potatoes for a side with meatloaf or any other dish.

Submitted by SNARSH

These spiced up meatballs are breadless and tasty. This is from the South Beach Diet Cookbook. The calories showed a little different on the sparkpeople recipe calculator and I think it depends on the turkey breast meat that you use. This recipe was calculated with the Jeanie-O Ground Lean Turkey Breast

Submitted by FLATFOOTCOP

This is a really tasty meal that is great in cooler weather. It is low in fat and sodium. It can be eaten in all phases of South Beach. If you are not watching sodium, you may want to add salt to taste. If you like your spaghetti sauce with a sweetness, you may want to increase the splenda (my husband always uses a full tsp when he makes it, I use 1/2 tsp) Also, we sometimes add extra tomato sauce so we will have more 'sauce' for rice. We have tried using rotel tomatoes and it was good, but a bit spicy for us, others may find it perfect. We usually serve it with brown rice and it makes a complete meal. If your family is full of meat eaters, you may want to increase the meat.

Submitted by MYRENAISSANCE09

Submitted by SETHBENJAMIN

From "You Can Trust a Skinny Cook," By Allison Fishman

Submitted by GUEST_CHEF

Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

My family loves this simple but delicious gumbo recipe. We never have leftovers.

Submitted by CHELLEBELLE104

A quick-prep chicken breast recipe that gives a twist to basic barbecue chicken. I throw the chicken breasts in frozen, and serve this with baked potatoes. The sauce makes a great topping for the potatoes. To vary the flavor, try different types of barbecue sauce.

Submitted by BIGPAPABERRY

No, you did not just walk into a fancy restaurant. You can make this springtime dish in your own kitchen--in mere minutes!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I love rich, cheesy lasagna, but in the summer when vegetables are at their peak, cheese overwhelms the dish. Adding plenty of fresh vegetables to your regular lasagna for a healthy, light summer supper. Omit any vegetables you don't like, and swap for what you've got in your fridge. (Add spinach or any other green, more fresh tomatoes, mushrooms, chopped and steamed broccoli or asparagus... the possibilities are endless.)

Submitted by SP_STEPF

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

Everyone will love this simple dish that's full of flavor!

Submitted by SMOKINGSBADFORU

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

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Indian Kidney Beans

Submitted by LOTUS737

This nice meatless meal is good for vegans, vegetarians and meat eaters who are looking to transition to meatless meals.

Submitted by THEOTHERHALF

Arugula, kidney beans, navy beans, chickpeas, and some fresh veggies.

Submitted by VKILGOUR

Take a bit of chopping, but makes a great side dish or a meal

Submitted by SHELITE

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Submitted by 2KRAYZEE

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

Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A budget version of the rustic Spanish favorite. An herbed-citrus olive pesto adds color and intensifies the flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season. Chef Meg was inspired to create this meal after a trip to the farmers market. Be creative and use whatever vegetables you have on hand!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by LAUR986

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG