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

These are so yummy! Have a nuttier flavor than regular krispy treats, and so much better for you.

Submitted by TJOY73

35 calories per 5-inch pancake.

Submitted by OWLETT

Great as a side dish or dessert!

Submitted by ELAINEHN

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

These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

Submitted by ANNE_SP

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

A yummy - totally non-spicy - Mexican inspired Dip.

Submitted by DUKESWALKER

Submitted by CHRISTINEDION

Made with fat free half and half and fresh cauliflower, roasted bell peppers and onion.

Submitted by MSEBAKER

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

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

Refrigerate overnight to let flavors really jazz it up!

Submitted by VALIBABA

A low calorie, low fat yummy muffin with chunks of apple. These are really sweet so you may want to decrease the amount of Splenda.

Submitted by JESSICCA723

This delicious vegan chili is the perfect meal for a cool, fall day. For more recipes like this, visit The Front Burner.

Submitted by THEFRONTBURNER

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

Submitted by AMROZ123

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Submitted by PHD2010

These healthy breakfast bars provide a respectable level of protein and fiber without a ton of calories. Best of all, they can be eaten on the run. Reconfigure the "additions" to suit your fancy.... or replace the Splenda with another sweetener if you're trying to stay "au natural." This is a base recipe that can be tweaked to your taste!

Submitted by TUESDAYS

These bean cakes are yummy and great for you. Served with the salsa, it makes a very colorful and festive presentation. I serve these with a lite side salad. Plenty of protein and fiber. Even my meat loving hubby loves this meal.

Submitted by BCJL13

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

Think carrot cake, but without the guilt!

Submitted by SQUIRRELLYPOO

Very fiber-full recipe!!

Submitted by TONIBALOGNA_11

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

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

Submitted by HEARTS4U2

A vegetarian twist to a classic!

Submitted by ELPHABATHROPP

A re-working of the traditional Thanksgiving side dish. Extra Mushrooms and garlic hide the fact that you are using low-fat dairy products.

Submitted by UOFIGIRL

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

A treat for when you're craving the taste of pumpkin pie.

Submitted by ~PENNY~

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

This has been a great substitute for potato salad for me.

Submitted by JULIAAWATTS26

These cookies get a boost of nutrition from dried cherries, blueberries and cranberries.

Submitted by PHULLER

My mom used to make pies of this custard for all the holidays, so it's my ultimate comfort food. Without the pie shell, it's so easy (not to mention completely gluten-free), that I now make it whenever I have extra ricotta and want a dessert.

Submitted by ELENASAN

Move over, gingerbread. There's a new favorite treat on the holiday cookie tray!

Submitted by PHULLER

Popcorn makes a great snack, but can be a little mundane. Chili, garlic, and cumin give this popcorn a kick!

I LOVE chicken & dumplings so when I found this I added my own spin to it and lowered the fat and calories. This is the best chicken and dumplings I've ever had which is amazing since I'm never satisfied with my cooking! You can have a full cup of this hearty comfort food for only 284 calories and 3.8 grams of fat! The sodium could be reduced if homemade biscuits are used instead of the canned biscuits, but if sodium isn't a problem this is a very fast and easy way to make chicken & dumplings!

Submitted by STEPH2003

A delicious breakfast you can make either sweet or savory, that keeps you full all morning (at least)!

Submitted by RACHEL_MAC

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Watch the game with these healthy snacks!

Submitted by CINDY.DVS

Combine black beans with fresh vegetables to make a fiber-rich vegetarian friendly salad.

My children won't eat store bought pita anymore!

Submitted by YCROZIER

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

Easy & Great Snack

Submitted by KAM1973

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.. I remade this. I took out the chili sauce to remove the extra sugar and cal.

Submitted by JOANNINE

This is the perfect nutritious pick-me-up. Leftover shake can be frozen in pop molds or 5 oz paper cups with popsicle sticks.

For those who don't like cottage cheese, it melts through this when it is cooked

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

(Ice Cream in a Bag)

Submitted by LOVERLYLOLA

Labor intensive, but nutritious meal either by itself or as part of a complete dinner.

Submitted by ANNIEHOWELL

Submitted by LRUSSELLFAMILY

Applesauce could be substituted for some of the oil.

Submitted by LADYMEG2

A basic pizza crust I learned to make in the Mediterranean.

Submitted by DAMIENDUCKS

Submitted by TCMCMD

This tex mex chili is amazing served with a bit of shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Servings are a generous 2 cup size.

Submitted by ADVNTRGRL

Submitted by PRINCESSANNIE12

A different take on a family favorite!

Submitted by KRAFTY11

A great recipe that is easy to make.

Submitted by SPROUT

no pudge fudge brownie in 1 minute!! low fat, low cal, even some fibre. single serving for when you don't want a whole batch to tempt you!

Submitted by SLOWSET

Perfect for brown bag lunches. Freezes well.

Submitted by SINDURA

This is just a very basic chicken salad for topping off greens or slapping between a couple slices of bread. It's a basic recipe which, in the past, I've done with much more mayo - the milk thins out the mayo and helps spread the flavor out in this variation. Adding dried cranberries or chopped nuts makes it even better, but doing that, one should remove the relish and add a little more milk (maybe up it to 3 tablespoons of milk). This is a -big- recipe because it keeps for many days in a sealed container.

Submitted by LADYPIXEL

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

This is a hearty soup that is great for the whole gang! The easiest soup you will ever make!

Submitted by GENIETEST

Low Calorie and High Fiber!

Submitted by PENSKE40

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This is so easy and delicious

Submitted by FLOWERDALEJEWEL

Whole grains and whole foods make this muffin recipe nutritious as well as delicious.

Submitted by MOM22CUTIES

Dead easy, cheap and sugar and sweetner free!

Submitted by BRONSKI

Pumpkin is subbed for butter in this lowfat treat! Cranberries and almonds add flavor and nutrition!

Submitted by CMWELLS83