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

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An Italian favorite gets a below the border twist. Chef Meg made just a few tweaks before giving this one her seal of approval! She adds the spices early in cooking to help boost flavor and added a full pound of turkey for a more filling meal.

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

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

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This chili is packed with flavor and fiber. Make a big batch for a crowd or freeze it in single-serving containers for up to 4 months.

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

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

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Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

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Chef Meg lowered the fat and calories in this member-submitted recipe, which contains two servings of cooked vegetables per portion!

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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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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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Roasted chicken is a simple and versatile protein. Use it in soups, throw it on pasta or pair it with a simple salad.

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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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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!

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

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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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My kids never complain about eating both beans and greens in one meal when they're served alongside rich, slow-cooked pork.

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Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these.

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

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

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The only turkey recipe you'll ever need--no basting necessary.

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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.

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Use leftover roast beef to make this quick, hearty, healthy soup.

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

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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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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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Chef Meg added flavor with parsley and capers to cut the salt, reduced the cooking time and used hearty plum tomatoes instead of canned.

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Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

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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.

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This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

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"This recipe was wonderful! Probably one of the best I have tested!" Chef Meg really didn't have to change this recipe very much. It certainly gets her stamp of approval though! She did increase the serving size.

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You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burgers.

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

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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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Need to get dinner on the table in under 30 minutes? This recipe makes that happen.

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There is room for red meat in a healthy lifestyle. The key is choosing lean cuts and healthful cooking methods.

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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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Citrus and cilantro dress up grilled fish.

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This quick and easy meal is a hit with kids. If they can't tolerate spicy foods, reduce or omit the sriracha.

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I love to use unsweetened cocoa powder in rubs for pork. It offers a great depth to the flavor.

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Looking for a simple curry that's flavorful but not too hot? This hearty stew fits the bill.

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Warm meat, gooey cheese, and grilled vegetables--what's not to love about a Philly cheese steak? How about the more than 1,600 calories in each one! This take on the classic skimps on fat but not flavor.

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So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

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Chef Meg shares a secret for getting the perfect grilled sandwich!

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Turn leftovers into a tasty movie night meal.

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Tired of the same old red sauce from a jar? Try this instead.

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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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This is THE most popular recipe on SparkRecipes. We've added more vegetables and reduced the sodium drastically to make it even better.

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Good for a special lunch with old friends.

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These tostadas are cheap and easy to make--and they're full of fiber!

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