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

I picked up on this when I was in the hospital for open heart surgery. Talked with the dietician and this my version with veggies and less cheese.

Submitted by MOM1014

A great fish recipe that can undergo many adaptations depending on the seasonings you choose to use.

Submitted by BRENNA_A

This sesame bar recipe is a real surprise. How could anything taste so good that takes only 10 minutes to prepare. It makes a wonderful dessert, or energy bar for a nutritious pick me up. [Recipe taken from whfoods.org]

Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL

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

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.

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.

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

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Use your indoor grill to make a wonderful vegetable sandwich!

Submitted by TERRYDROSDAK

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

Submitted by ANDREWMOM

A wonderfully filling recipe.

Submitted by 1STCINDERALLA

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

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

Submitted by PBERGER3

A tasty non-meat way to get some extra protein in your diet.

Submitted by LILLAKE

I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

Submitted by AMROZ123

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

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

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

Submitted by LYZ219

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

Baked version of Spaghetti & Meatballs. Very low in fat -- and fairly good for calories if eaten as an entire meal.

Submitted by ZELLAM7

Serve this creamy rice dish as a side with roast chicken or pork, or increase the serving size for a vegetarian entree.

This is a wonderful fish recipe that is easy to make provided you keep a watchful eye on broiling time!

Submitted by KDGAUTHIER

Light & luscious, just right for your appetite.

Submitted by LOVE2COOK

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

For use with spaghetti or lasagna

Submitted by JMS221

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

Submitted by LOSER1231

Great appetizer for get togethers. All cheeses and sour cream I use low fat or no fat. I really have to watch and make sure I walk away, or I'll stand there and really dig it, everyone loves it. You can put other peppers on top for different colour, or I may add hot peppers, olives and onions for my hubby, if I do 2!

Submitted by WANTFITANDTHIN

Start your day with this hearty vitamin-rich granola.

This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Fresh and juicy during spring and summer months, strawberries are delicious when combined with tender spinach and crunchy toasted almonds.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Homemade Nacho Dip

Submitted by ACADIANMAN

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Great Salad or Chunky Salsa

Submitted by VFITZ89

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

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

Submitted by PINK_RHEAT

Granola is incredibly affordable when you make it yourself. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: maple syrup, almond butter and seeds!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Mini omelettes, mock Lorraine-style

Submitted by REDSTRINGSOUL

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

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

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

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Submitted by KMEYER_PHT

From Seventeen's "Luches You'll Love"

Submitted by NICOLEFISFRESH

A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar Salad.

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Disguises aren't just for Halloween. Surprise your family with these dressed-up, spooky-looking snacks any time of year. Kids can help by spooning the pizza sauce on the English muffin and making the mummy face with the cheese and vegetables.

Submitted by SSOBEHT

Delicious first course for winter holiday meals.

Submitted by PRIMA_DONNA

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

My mom gave me this recipe. She eats it daily. It is very tasty! I started losing weight after adding it to my regular diet. Sometimes I add hot sauce to spice it up a bit! I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!

Submitted by KITKATK

Submitted by KLMAYNARD0606

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

This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

Submitted by HAPPYKAT71

A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour

Submitted by PSDAHRI

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My version of a recipe I found in the NY Times. I added curry powder and I omitted all the optionals at the end and it was FABULOUS!

Submitted by BELISANA

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

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

Turn leftovers into a tasty movie night meal.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You'll get 100% of your daily vitamin C with this dish!

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

I got this from an SP friend, but it wasn't posted in the SP recipe's, so I'm putting it in for my own tracking. It's super easy, and low in calories!

Submitted by STEPH2003

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

Submitted by JENNLOVE

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables. This recipe is easily modified to include your favorite vegetables or spices.

Submitted by HONEYLEA

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

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

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Delicious low-carb alternative to mashed potatoes for Atkins/South Beach style diets

Submitted by ARTEMISINKED

A favorite family Thanksgiving dish.

Submitted by EAC72903

Healthy and naturally sweet stuffing with generous serving portions.

Submitted by ANNETTEONTHEGO

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

This recipe only costs about $3.50 to make--but you save money by buying sheets of phyllo dough and making your own tart shells (see directions for more information).

For perfect results try using a V-rack in your roasting pan or roast the turkey on a bed of vegetables. Once the fat from the turkey melts, it falls to the bottom of the roasting pan. When that happens, the bottom quarter of the bird does not roast--it braises in its own juices. The vegetables or V-rack prevents this from happening.

Submitted by LADYBUGJAMI

Brought To Your Kitchen From SparkPeople Member: LBBROCK195 "This pizza on bread is very versatile. You can use sliced sandwich bread, bagels, tortillas, English muffins, pita bread, or dinner rolls. I use sandwich bread and tortillas most often."

Try a two for one: The next time you are turning on the oven to 375 degrees, roast the squash, cool it slightly, peel and package to freeze. You'll have butternut squash on hand whenever you need it, and you can have dinner on the table in no time!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I get this made forme at lunch by a sweet and dear woman who turned me into the Amy Pizzza junky.
This is a grate lunch pizza. You will want more than one it is so good. The aroma from backing it will take you to Little Greek Pizza shop.
Good with a light garden salad/fat free iltalian dressing or cummber wedges

Submitted by LLB1971

Don't run out the door without breakfast! Grab a portable, delcious, and nutritious breakfast cookie.

Submitted by COFFEEBEANS

Vegetarians deserve silky, rich gravy on Thanksgiving, too. Try serving this decadent version!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This kid-friendly comfort food is perfect for a weeknight meal. Even better: You can use frozen veggies and leftover chicken.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

Submitted by KIMBERK24

Serve in place of a steak or with lettuce and tomato on toasted whole-grain buns.

Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

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

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