This is so easy, you'll be ready to eat in no time!

A casserole the entire family will love.

Submitted by CRAZYGEMINIGIRL

Submitted by CBWALLES1

BBQ perfection. These burgers have quickly become a favorite of our family. Would you believe a 2 year old is eating these? Our two girls really enjoy putting the ingredients together and they taste great.

Submitted by ADELVES

A low-fat, heart healthy version of this traditional comfort food.

A healthy, mayo-free, but still delicious version of deviled eggs!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

really moist and an old family recipe.

Submitted by MELINDACUENY

Low in calories and carbs..yum

Submitted by PUNKIN7743

Great on Pasta

Submitted by BUTTERFLY1945

Although chocolate and zucchini may sound like an odd combination, these are scrumptious! A whole-grain and veggie treat!

Submitted by ALYSONL

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

Submitted by GMRKITTY

Tasty salad with cucumber, tomato, onion, and vinegar.

Submitted by STEPHREDNECK

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

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

Submitted by CONNIE563

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

Hummus goes South of the Border!

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 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

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

The dressing makes the fruit an extra-sweet treat.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Veggie Salsa

Submitted by MWBIRKE

This is a great basic to always have on hand! Instead of spending money on expensive, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, make your own.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. I'll share a secret with you: This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

Essentially, you make a salad--traditionally with plenty of fresh tomatoes--toss it with a vinaigrette, then add cubed stale or toasted bread just before serving.

You can toast up a day-old baguette or fresh bread, depending on what you have in the kitchen.

The bread soaks up all the delicious juice from the tomatoes and the tangy vinaigrette. The rest of the summer-fresh vegetables add crunch and freshness.

NOTE: If you're watching your sodium intake, reduce the amount of feta or omit it.

TIP: Rub a garlic clove on the bread after toasting for instant, healthier croutons.

This low calorie, low fat bread is packed with zucchini and flavor!

Submitted by EWICKLAND

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.

For a snack or dessert, they're good!

Submitted by FIREFLY75

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Slightly spicy chicken dish

Submitted by KSBRAZIE

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

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

When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

This apple crisp is sweet and simple to prepare, but uses very little added sugar.

Submitted by JLCROMP

An even healthier version of this Mexican classic.

Submitted by JESSNEW

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

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

Submitted by PBERGER3

Cook in the crock pot all day, add the evaporated milk, and ready to go!

Submitted by JHENGESH

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

This colorful low-sodium cholesterol-free vegetable baked dish is prepared without any added fat.

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

Submitted by NANCYGEARY

Black Bean Salsa

Submitted by JANAE55

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

Submitted by TAM101

Using brown rice will give you lasting energy.

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

Submitted by LYZ219

I love Wendy's Honey BBQ Wings, but at 580 calories I can't even get fries or a frosty to go with them. I came up with this to satisfy my craving, and still be able to enjoy a side.

Submitted by OIL_FIELD_WIFE

Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

Submitted by *SPARKLEMAMA*

Quick and easy soup for a cold winter day.

Submitted by DAISYLADY

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

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

With this dish you get a serving of fruit in every portion. Dice the orange if you prefer smaller pieces and�if you�re feeling creative�use a vegetable peeler to create curls of orange zest.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I can't remember where I got the original recipe, but I've updated it a little and it's definitely my favorite beef crockpot recipe. You can eat it like pot roast, or mix in some egg noodles.

Submitted by TIGER411

Something so simple and tastes great!

Submitted by ABC_123

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

This recipe can serve as a tasty snack or lite lunch.

Submitted by TURTAPOE

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

Combine all ingredients. make sure to use COLD milk.
refrigerate and enjoy!

Submitted by LIDDLELISAXO

There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This "Spinach & Avocado Cannellini Bean Hummus" is what would happen if hummus and guacamole mated!

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

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

A round steak dish that tastes like a million bucks!

Submitted by CHRISTIANWOLF

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Tostada means toasted in Spanish, and in this simple recipe, Chef Meg makes a crunchy, crispy, chewy, cheesy tostada using leftovers from her Slow Cooker Provencal Chicken and Beans dish.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This hearty vegetarian friendly soup is packed with protein, fiber and healthy carbohydrates. I like to serve mine with a warm piece of crusty bread for dipping.

Submitted by MRSDUDLEY

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

A delicious low calorie, low fat treat - perfect for fall weather!

Submitted by NICOLEMARIE469

From Taste of Home recipes
http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/Pumpkin-Cheesecake-Bars-2?pmcode=THAA1VH049&_mid=724533&_rid=724533.579200.45309

Submitted by DENIMANDPEARLS

A yummy treat using pumpkin and fat free condensed milk makes a slimmed down version of pumpkin pie

Submitted by RACERLIZ25

Yummy, Easy Chicken Dinner the family will love!!!

Submitted by SONNY912

A favorite at Christmas, this is great for dinner and leftovers.

Making homemade stock is so easy! It's a third the price of buying it in stores.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

After you've roasted a chicken or turkey don't throw away the bones. They can be used to make homemade, low-sodium stocks, which can add flavor to your healthy, home-cooked meals.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Orange and grapefruit add flavor and vitamin-C to this fiber rich bean salad.

Watch the game with these healthy snacks!

Traditional cookies get a tasty twist!

Submitted by PHULLER

This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread. My new and improved version has less than half the calories and fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Filling and sweet -- try this good-for-you treat!

I like to divide this into snack size bags for a quick, ready-to-go snack on the run. Keeps me from hitting the fast food! This has less fat & sodium than a bag of chips from the vending machine at work. :)

Submitted by LANEYTEN

I love trail mix and dried fruit. This is a candy free recipe that tastes like it has candy in it. Kids thinks the fruit snacks are gummy bears.

Submitted by MAGGIEW46

I found a similar recipe and on sp and tweeked it just a little to satisfy my sweet cravings.

Submitted by KEVINKELLY

A quick, satisfying meal for any night of the week.

Submitted by MRSHARM

These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

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

A healthy snack for your trick-or-treaters (and for you too!)

This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

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

Submitted by CARPROTH

This is a delicious and easy Pakistani recipe

Submitted by QUILTBUGJ

Submitted by SHELLYSSTITCHIN

Forget buying packets of seasonings. They're expensive and often full of salt. Save sodium and money by making this easy herb blend. Use it in sauces, soups, stews, on meats... anywhere you want to add Italian flavor without fat or sodium!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by INFJMJ

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ready in 25 minutes.

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

Submitted by GONZOSTAR

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by SMOKINGSBADFORU

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

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

These brownies have a few secret ingredients that boost the nutrition, while the dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips keep the rich flavor that you crave in a brownie.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by TODD717

I love enchiladas! These are full of vegetables in addition to the cheese and creamy sauce. Each one has a full serving of veggies, plus almost 20% of your daily fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These are wonderful! I take the pan juices after cooking and make gravy out of it. Really good over whole wheat noodles.

Submitted by CHERYL002

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

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

A great, low fat mexican meal with lots of spice!

Submitted by TOUGHGIRL1983

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Smooth, creamy and delicious - tastes like fall!

Submitted by KBEEPS

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

A delicious dish to use leftover cooked chicken breast--makes the prep time even shorter.

Submitted by {AMYAMY}

Frozen bananas rival soft serve when given a whirl in the food processor. Trust us, it's AMAZING: no fat, no cholesterol, no added sugar, just creamy and sweet bananas!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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

Very rich and low-cal; a perfect side dish for any occasion.

Submitted by EMMJAE

Like crab cakes -- but with salmon!

Submitted by JCOOKSON

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Submitted by LIZZS2NDCHANCE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

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

These bite-sized morsels are so savory and juicy they will explode in your mouth. Roasting them adds a depth and richness that transforms ordinary cooked vegetables into something elegant.

What a sweet warm treat for a cold afternoon! This dish is like having a piece of apple pie but without the large amount of fat and carbs from the dough. The oats inside will trick your mind into thinking that you did just eat pie!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and the sweet sauce at Papa John's is my all-time favorite. My viewpoint is, if you're going to make it at home, don't make it "just as good," make it better! So I'm remaking a medium Papa John's pie with pineapple, onion and bacon(BACON!!!). Fresh homemade sauce and premium ingredients make this recipe more than worth the calories, and still trimmer than the fast food original!

Submitted by KRAMTHEGRAM

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This pie crust has a crunchy addition: pepitas, or shelled pumpkin seeds. They add a nice nutty flavor.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Chef Meg lightened up a picnic and potluck favorite! Her secret ingredient (shh, don't tell!) is pickle juice.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A terrific way to start your day, much better than the frozen waffles you can find at the grocery store.

Submitted by JOGANRAY

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

Submitted by MBH1118

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

Ready in just 20 minutes.

A great chili that is perfect with cornbread muffins.

Submitted by SUZIEQW

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a great moist snack cake!!

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a great kids’ meal, or cut each quesadilla into eight pieces for an appetizer.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK