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!

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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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Try these light and low-fat personal pies for dessert during the fall. They're a great substitute for pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole.

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

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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.

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Hummus goes South of the Border!

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

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Quinoa is similar to brown rice, with a higher protein content. This is a delicious side dish or light meal.

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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.

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

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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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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Citrus and cilantro dress up grilled fish.

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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?

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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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A zesty way to prepare a traditional cheesecake.

This is easy to make and is very nutrious for you! Quinoa was revered by the Incas and feed it to the Warriors.

This tomato soup is so rich and thick you'll swear it's laden with cream and butter. The trick is really good tomatoes.

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Ready in just 20 minutes.

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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This is a recipe i put together last night with the veggies I had in the fridge and my husband and daughter LOVED it. Very yummy over ride pilaf or couscous. You can add chicken or fish to make this a non-veggie meal

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

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

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Cookbook creator says: Easy and quick to make, excellent taste. everyone enjoyed it!

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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!

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

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This is a recipe that sounds (and tastes) fancy but is actually quite easy to make--and ready in just 15 minutes.

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

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Cheesy, rich, delicious--just what you expect in macaroni and cheese. What you won't expect? 2/3 the fat and half the calories of the original!

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

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Garlic is good for more than keeping away vampires. It's also quite good for you and full of flavor. Roasting garlic mellows its flavor and gives it a creamy texture.

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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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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.

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

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

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

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I find alot of apple crisp recipes don't have enough apples in them. I like a thick layer of apples to go with my crisp, so I use almost a full 5 lb. bag of apples in mine.

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A dessert my whole family loves.

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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.

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A tasty, slightly spicy enchilada sauce. Also great over burritos.

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

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These onions add flavor to any dish, from soups and sandwiches to stews and dips.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

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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.

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

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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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This salad is full of distinct, strong flavors. It's a great way to get new greens onto your plate.

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Whole wheat bread gives this side staying power. The fruits and vegetables bulk up the dish, so a little goes a long way. A bit of turkey bacon adds another layer of flavor without adding many calories.

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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!

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

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Cookbook creator says: Excellent, tasty meal.

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This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

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Vindaloo is one of my favorite dishes in the world! This spicy Indian curry can be made vegetarian or with meat and is packed with spices. For those new to Indian cooking, I simplified the spice list, choosing five you might already have on hand.

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Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice.

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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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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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No forks needed! These sweet, crunchy and buttery hand pies will have you licking your fingers.

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