Cookbook creator says: Great recipe easy to make!

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT

A yummy way to start the day with very little fat and lots of flavor!

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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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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 wonderful mix of sweet, tart and tangy. A great addition to any dark green salad mix.

Submitted by ELDERBEAVER

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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Applesauce makes this cake healthier than your regular cake.

When looking for something stunning to serve at the next spring or summer gathering, try this quick and easy fruit pizza. It makes a delicious, refreshing dessert and a colorful centerpiece.

Ready in 25 minutes.

Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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Cookbook creator says: Marinade for Ginger Chicken

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You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Serve with half a pita pocket, sliced tomato, and mixed greens for a quick and tasty dinner. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for a juicy and delicious burger.

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

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The kale gives this soup a vitamin A kick!

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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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This light pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

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

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

Submitted by JLCROMP

Think you dislike beets? Not after trying this recipe! Roasting brings out the beets' natural sweetness, and the feta offers a nice, salty contrast.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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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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 slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

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

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Cookbook creator says: Seasoning for fried cheese sticks

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Submitted by SUNNYCEDAR

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

Submitted by NANALINDA5355

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

Submitted by CARPROTH

A terrific dish when served over a bed of brown rice.

Submitted by SERRA55

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

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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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A old favorite just got even better!

Served cold or hot, these tangy yet sweet noodles are rich and tasty.

Perfect for breakfast or a quick snack.

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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 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.

Submitted by MATCM81

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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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 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

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

Submitted by TAM101

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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