This is really good, we usually have it at Thanksgiving and Christmas. I just decided to have it anytime.

Submitted by DAWNDCOLBERT

Good hearty breakfast-fraction of the cost of stopping at the drive-thru or buying frozen! High protien, low calories!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

This great-tasting little quesadilla is a good one to have the kids help with because it's so easy.

Submitted by GRANPATTIE

These are really good paired with potato salad! You can also add onions or green peppers if you'd like.

Submitted by ICEDRAGONEZZ

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A cool summer treat.

Submitted by GRAPEFRUITMOON

Seriously you will never believe this is so healthy! Tastes exactly like the sinful full fat version my mother makes. And its really quick too. Now I have a new go to summer comfort food!

Submitted by TRESSALA

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

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

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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Submitted by PALMER2980

4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time--and no mess to clean up!

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Submitted by JAKES_ANGEL

The night before Thanksgiving and on Christmas Eve (in preparation for holiday gatherings) we all gang up in the kitchen and whip up batch of these goodies! Fruit never disappeared THIS fast!

Submitted by GOJAZZYNANNA

A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

Submitted by EMMAPALE

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

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Loaded with most nutrients

Submitted by TRICIA36

Crispy Chicken Breasts

Submitted by STARBERR1E

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

Submitted by CARPROTH

Yum! Cheesy chicken with pasta sauce.

Tastes indulgent, but isn't.

Submitted by EMI101908

With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

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Quick meal

Submitted by AZIAS_MOMMY

From "Real Simple" Magazine. A Delicious recipe. Get the whole thing, with a better description at their website. Recipe suggests serving with arugula and tomato sald, not included in this recipe. *Note* I've adjusted the recipe in the recipe calculator to more accurately reflect the nutritional information provided by Real Simple. Cholesterol is 86mg (less than calculator says) and fiber is 3g (more than calculator)

Submitted by CASSIEC

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

Submitted by VEGGIEDOC4LIFE

Very Tasty

Submitted by KAIROSGRAMMY

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A very filling soup that will warm you up on a cold winter day.

Submitted by BRENDA74

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Submitted by LAUR986

Not only easy, but low in calories, too!

Submitted by CAGRANNY

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

Submitted by ALECSANDRA

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!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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This recipe will impress your family and guests with very little effort. For an easy side of roasted potatoes, start with precut potato wedges from the refrigerated section of the grocery store.

Submitted by FLUFFYDADDY67

A casserole the entire family will love.

Submitted by CRAZYGEMINIGIRL

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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

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

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Submitted by LINJEN

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

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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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is the best kind of healthy recipe makeover: the kind no one will notice. Believe me when I say this dish is one of the best meals I've ever eaten.

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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The secret to this hearty vegetarian chili is butternut squash. It holds its shape and adds a layer of flavor and sweetness.

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Submitted by STRONGANDSEXY1

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ready in 25 minutes.

Quick and easy dinner

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Submitted by DHBARNES124

Hearty and Filling!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

This is one of my family's favorvites...it's requested often and Weight Watchers Friendly...only 4 POINTS per serving.

Submitted by SHUFTILL

This low-calorie, low-fat version of the classic bbq sandwich will be a new family favorite!

Submitted by INFJMJ

This roasted chicken gets its sticky coating from the juices it releases while being baked.

Wine, lemons, and mushrooms flavor this chicken recipe the lower salt and lower fat way.

Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

These are the richest brownies I've ever made/tasted- no need for chocolate chips! This is a pantry raid goodie :)

Submitted by FETZEJ25

Instead of a whole pie, try making bite-size tarts. The diminutive desserts cook quicker and are automatically portion controlled. Plus, they're easier to make for a crowd, and there's no need for a fork and plate.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

Very light, fun and tasty--a treat you thought you'd have to give up on your quest to good nutrition.

Submitted by YNIMER

This is Chef Meg's take on a turkey reuben!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This meal comes together pretty fast. It's a very hearty meal, that goes great with a salad.
It's a versatile recipe in that you can add additional vegetables or even a can of drained and rinsed cannelini beans, for more protein.

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Submitted by DSTENORE

Weight Watcher's Recipe. Very flavorful and tender. I make extra and use the chicken in salads and other recipes.

Submitted by KAT.COURTNEY

This easy one-dish meal is prepared and cooked in only one pot, saving you space and cleanup. You can decrease the sodium by using less anchovy paste or by replacing it with the olives.

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

Submitted by LILYANN2

Tasty twist on pork chops

Submitted by FLUFFYWONKENOBE

A much quicker version of the Italian classic; less time, but no less taste.

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

Great low calorie way to make pork loin chops. The sauce is wonderful over rice. My family loves this.

Submitted by MINDYYY

Asparagus both tastes great and is high in folate and potassium!

A lighter version of an old classic. Made with Heart Smart Bisquick and Ground Turkey instead of beef.

Submitted by TXCYNDI

Great recipe for pot lucks. Each serving is worth 6 WW points.

Submitted by L@DYBUG

Fall of the bone tender, smothered in gravy, what is not to love!

Submitted by VELVETBLONDE

A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

Submitted by RICKIEBETH

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

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