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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This fresh fish stew is chock full of herbs and veggies. It's slightly unusual and completely delicious.

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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 is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

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

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Smoky from the cumin with a hidden serving of vegetables, this dip is equally delicious in a burrito as it is spread on tortilla chips.

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

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This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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This soup is healthy and deliciously flavorful thanks to the curry and creamy coconut milk!

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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.

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Chicken and a savory sauce wrapped up.

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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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You've barbecued ribs and you've barbecued chicken. Now it's time to try some seafood!

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

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A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar salad.

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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By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

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Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

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

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A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

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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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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

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

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Who can resist thick, creamy decadent cheesecake? Try this low-fat version in the single serving size.

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

Serve these fruit kebabs at your next party.

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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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For a snack or dessert, they're good!

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I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

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Use with a bag of pre-shredded broccoli & cauliflower; makes this recipe super quick.

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All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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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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A heart-healthy one-dish meal that is made with lean top round beef, lots of vegetables, and a spicy, herb mixture.

This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, bring out the chopsticks! Change up the veggies, and you'll have a new meal each time you make this dish.

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

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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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High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

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We cut the grease and used reduced-fat string cheese to re-create a pub favorite.

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

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A double-hitter: Each portion has almost two servings of vegetables.

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This soup is packed with flavor yet low in fat. You can customize it with any vegetables or protein you have on hand.

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This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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

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

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A lighter take on a pub favorite! For extra veggies, top with chopped tomatoes.

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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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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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Families have gone to war over chili recipes! I love a thick, meaty chili with loads of beans and vegetables. Thankfully my family agrees!

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

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This light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice!

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

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I love this stew because it can be made from your pantry and freezer. I always keep red potatoes, turkey sausage, and beans on hand. It's great for those nights when you just don't want to brave the cold to go to the supermarket.

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This soups works well with most vegetables from the garden-- experiment and use vegetables that are in season.

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Citrus and cilantro dress up grilled fish.

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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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Love your breakfast sausage but can't handle all the sodium? Try this lower sodium version: 25% less fat, and 1/10th of the sodium.

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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.

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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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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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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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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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Try this dip on a toasted whole-wheat bagel at breakfast or with apple slices or whole-grain crackers for a snack. It's even good with carrots.

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This is a great recipe when the garden is overflowing.

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This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

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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 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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One bite and you're transported to Louisiana!

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Slow cookers aren’t just for meat! This is a tasty, affordable one-pot vegetarian meal that’s filling and perfect for your slow cooker.

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Try using an English Cut Beef Roast. It is economical and flavorful. This cut of meat comes from the shoulder or neck area of the animal.

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My dip has all the flavor of the original, but it's much easier on the waistline. I prefer to eat this "dip" with a fork or raw vegetables.

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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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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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I started making my own granola, and I wanted a recipe with no added fat.

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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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An experiment with leftovers yields a delightful, filling vegetarian meal.

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This vegetarian chili uses some secret tricks to boost the flavor without adding calories!

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

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My favorite Mexican restaurant serves a guacamole that's heavy on vegetables--and flavor. To slim it down even more, serve with carrots, celery and cucumber slices.

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A hearty, homecooked meal that everyone will love! Serve with steamed broccoli and sweet corn for a complete vegetarian meal.

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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.

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