All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by JLPNURSE

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

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

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Tapenade is a traditional sauce or condiment from Provence, in the south of France. It adds a punch of flavor for very few calories. You can buy premade tapenade, but you'll spend more money and be consuming more sodium than if you made it at home.

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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.

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

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Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Yum! You've probably never had soup like this before, but we bet you'll be coming back for more.

Get your daily dose of omega-3 fatty acid with this lime and ginger flavored salmon dish.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This recipe takes a traditional French dish and gives it a California twist. A good portion of the fat comes from the avocado, which has mostly heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

This recipe serves one, but go ahead and make a few more servings so you'll have leftovers.

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.

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Use as a side with coffee-cocoa rubbed pork tenderloin.

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 low calorie delicious chili.

Submitted by ORMOMMY

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

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

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

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

Meat eaters love the steaklike texture of these mushrooms. If smoked mozzarella tastes too strong, feel free to substitute a milder cheese in its place.

Submitted by MISSCHRISTINE1

Sooo easy enchiladas.

Submitted by KELLYCURL

Guilt-free mexican food. Need I say more.

Submitted by V-RON_CAN

Yummy vegetarian stew. Perfect with crusty bread as a comforting Fall/Winter dinner.

Submitted by TERRIANGEL

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

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

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

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87

Oh, Quesadilla Explosion Salad! How I love you!
I have eaten plenty of these at Chili's and was "Oh so surprised!" to see it listed as #2 on the 10 worst restaurant salads! Number T-O-O! Too much fat, Too many calories, Too many points!

It's a salad! How can it be so bad for you?

Something had to be done! This is my response. I have also created recipes for the various ingredients used in this salad. They are named as they appear in the list of ingredients. Feel free to use them or your own. Beware the nutrition data of this salad will change if you use another version.

Submitted by LILDVA

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

Submitted by CARPROTH

Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Submitted by SLCOLMAN

These burgers have a true crab flavor that isn't masked by fillers or strong seasoning. Serve on a bun with tartar sauce or with a lemon-juice-dressed salad of greens, sprouts and sliced peaches. This recipe works best with convenient pasteurized crabmeat, usually found in the refrigerated case near the fish counter. If you prefer lump crabmeat, cut it into small, uniform pieces.

Submitted by RUTHSHEART

The Best Chinese Chicken Salad Recipe Ever! It's the dressing that makes it so good. You can add many different vegetables to this dish to make it your own.

Submitted by GENIETEST

Very good soup.The scallions may be substituted with green peas if desired

Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

Creamy pudding makes fantastic frozen treats.

Submitted by UFSWAMPCAT

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

Tasty and Nutritious

Submitted by FLYAWAYFREE

This veggie stock has a stronger, richer flavor than most.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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