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.

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By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

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A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up.

In 15 minutes, this easy recipe will take the chill off a cold evening.

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.

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lightened up deliciousness!!

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This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

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These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables.

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

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A great tasting and healthy alternative to fries.

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This sweet and spicy soup is a staple of Thai takeout. Chef Meg recreated it for a fraction of the cost and sodium!

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

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

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This is a combination of recipe scraps I had laying around. It turned out better than I thought! The meat was tender & juicy...and there is just enough gravy!

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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.

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

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Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

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

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When the craving for chocolate hits, try this Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding. The warm melted chocolate makes it a definite comfort food, while the whole wheat bread and evaporated skim milk adds to its nutritional punch.

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

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

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

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This quick and easy fruit pizza makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece. Try it at your next special occasion

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

Great for Breakfast, dessert or snack!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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I love cheesecake so I took several recipes and came up with this version. It is dense and tastes great, even my sons liked it. Yummy alone or with raspberries on top. Sugar free and low cal/fat. Makes 16 servings.

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This an easy, affordable recipe that will impress your guests.

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

Not your normal cole slaw. This is a healthy version loaded with surprises, packed with antioxidents and flavor.

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This soup is healthy and deliciously flavorful thanks to the curry and creamy coconut milk!

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Triathlete Brendan Brazier shared these raw energy bar recipes with us. While energy bars can be pricey, you can make them at home to control costs.

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

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

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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."

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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.

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I make a cabbage salad, yes another cabbage salad. Cabbage is good for you and I am constantly concocting new ways to eat it.

I eat the whole bowl which is really 4 servings. Zippo calories for an entire meal if you ask me but oh so healthy.

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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.

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Using applesauce instead of oil decreases the fat content of these muffins, but keeps them moist and sweet.

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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.

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. This version is full of vegetables and fresh herbs instead of beans.

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

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Great treat for the 4th of July and very nourishing.

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Families have gone to war over chili recipes! I love a thick, meaty chili with loads of beans and vegetables. Thankfully my family agrees!

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Low fat sloppy joes that don't skimp on flavor!

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A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

Start on your way toward eating five servings of fruits and vegetables a day with this delicious stir-fry, flavored with traditional Chinese spices and a touch of sesame oil. The combination of broccoli and red peppers contributes over 100% of the daily requirement of vitamin C.

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This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

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This is such a hearty savory soup--and it's vegan! The color alone should win you over. By roasting the vegetables you get a sweet smoky smell and taste.

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Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

High in calcium and very yummy

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

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A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

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

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My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

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

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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.

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

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If you love Mexican and are looking for a new way to prepare chicken breast, here it is. It is so delicious and so easy to prepare. Enjoy!!

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We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of Pizza Margherita, the traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

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

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Great for the fall holidays or just for a snack!

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This creme brulee recipe is full of flavor not fat--perfect for a dessert on a chilly evening.

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Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!

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

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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.

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This creamy, tangy dip does double duty: with mint, it's a perfect pair with Greek fare; with coriander and cumin, it cools down spicy Indian curries.

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

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