Cookbook creator says: This is a quick stew that an be made with ingredients you usually have on hand. Also if you sstart it in the morning you can just put it in a crockpot after browning the meat and let it simmer all day. Just go ahead and add all ingerdients at the same time.

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Cookbook creator says: Feel free to substitute ingredients, use any brands you wish and any type of pasta.

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A variation of Maranara Chicken, Quick and easy to fix.

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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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Just like Chef Meg's mom (who was from Britain) used to make!

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High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

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These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

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These mashed potatoes are somewhat of a cross between mashed potatoes and potato salad.

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Cookbook creator says: This sounds really good, will try it as soon as my strawberries get ripe.

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Quick and easy, great ladled over baked potatoes or pasta.

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A great light marinade for Chicken

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We tend to think of herbs as garnishes, but parsley takes a starring role in this fresh pesto.

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A simple, fast meaty gravy, great over mashed potatoes or toasted bread.

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Cookbook creator says: A change of pace from ground beef in pasta sauce.

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A New way to get picky eaters to eat pinto beans.

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This is from McCormick Seasons blend package, but all the ingredients are here so you can make it on your own. I lowered the sodium by using less than it called for and Salt Sense. Since flour tortillas vary in size and calories / fat I did not include them in the ingredients. You will have to add them depending on what kind and how many you use. Enjoy!

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A take on chicken cacciatore with more vegetables and less fat. Cut up the veggies and dump everything in the crockpot before you leave for work, and dinner will be ready when you get home!

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A very simple basic potato soup. If you can make mashed potatoes you can make this, just don't drain the water off.

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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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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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This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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

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We used Nucoa and Almond milk to make this soup completely non-dairy. Use whichever you prefer. If you wish, you can use the food proessor to finely mince the vegetables before cooking them.

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Almost the recipe on the box, just tweaked it a little.

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This is the recipe from the Betty Crocker Cookbook. I used Nucoa instead of shortening, and Original Almond milk instead of regular.

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I know it sounds weird: chocolate cake and tofu, together? It's so tasty, and a much healthier way to eat cake!

Submitted by MEHICKS

This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread. My new and improved version has less than half the calories and fat.

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We adapted a box of packaged Gumbo Mix.

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When making this potato salad, I usually make it like this and seperate out about 1/4 of it , then add 3 boiled eggs for the rest of the family.

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A great recipe to throw in the slow cooker before work and it will be ready for you when you get home from work.

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A spicy side dish-a great compliment to any meal.

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For those days when you only have 10 minutes to cook and nothing defrosted. It's low in calories, fat and sodium and actually tastes great!

Submitted by CPALMER72

A different way to use eggplant. If it's too spicy, use stewed tomatoes instead of Ro-Tel.

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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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A Filling for fajitas. Serve on tortillas or whatever kind of roll you prefer.

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THIS IS MY FIRST TIME AND IT CAME OUT GOOD

Submitted by STARTINGOVER03

The problem you always run into with eggplant is blandness and it's hard for me to enjoy it without frying it up! (not so healthy) until now ;)

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Cookbook creator says: Instead of using the fresh tomatoes you could substitute one to two cans of stewed tomatoes. Also it would be fewer calories if you use leaner ground beef, or use ground turkey or chicken.

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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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Cookbook creator says: Will have to see if I can find non dairy substitutions for me. May make as is for the rest of the family.

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Bacon wrapped meatloaf with whole corn inside.

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Cookbook creator says: Try this with strong tea, and find some low cal sweetener I can stand.

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Cookbook creator says: Great tasting and very easy!

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8-10 tart apples, pared, cored, and thinly sliced (6 Cups)
3/4 to 1 Cup Granulated Sugar
4 tbsp Four
1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
Dash Ground Nutmeg
2 Pillsbury Pie Crusts (Ready to bake/Refrigorated)

Submitted by LAHAAN

This delicious pie makes it's own "crust" while baking. My mother-in-law gave me the recipe.

1/8 of pie = 2 WW points
1/8 of pie = 1/2 vegetable serving

Submitted by JESSICAB1221

This was a creation of desperation. I needed dinner and only had a few ingredients that didn't take hours to fix, AND we were all tired of the "Same Old Thing"

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Cookbook creator says: Will have to try this with soy cream cheese and Nucoa.

Submitted by PHULLER

This is the candy my Momma made every time we would have a family get-together, or holiday. I don't know where she got the original recipe or if she created it herself.

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I altered this recipe to make it non-dairy. If dairy doesn't bother you, use 1 stick butter and 1 Cup buttermilk.

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Cookbook creator says: Sounds good! I'll try it without cheese, maybe add diced pepperoni.

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Bacon wrapped meatloaf with whole corn inside.

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A non-dairy alternative to regular buttermilk pancakes.

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Cookbook creator says: Going to have to try this one just as soon as I find some Quinoa and some vegan cheese (soy cheese contains Casein, one of the components I am allergis to in milk) in this area.

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A simple mix to make a low calorie individual serving cake.

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My version of Sahlab.

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Kid prepared and approved! I am always looking for a salad that my kids can make and then devour. This is a winner for kids and moms.

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A friend issued a challenge to cure a Nutella addiction. This recipe was just the ticket! No hydrogenated oils, fewer calories, less fat--and more fiber and protein!

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Meatloaf burgers

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Really yummy way to fix a low calorie but tasty side dish.

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Cookbook creator says: sounds good, but a whole cup of sugar sounds like a LOT

Submitted by VAMANOS

delicious for dessert--add your favorite yogurt for a nice lunch or breakfast

Submitted by STUDIETWO

This one is fast, easy, and great tasting!

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Panzanella is an Italian salad that can be found on trendy bistro menus in the hot summer months. This salad was invented when times were tough, as a way to use up stale bread.

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This is adapted from a recipe by Alton Brown on the Food Network

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