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

Submitted by LILYANN2

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Ready in just 20 minutes.

Triathlete Brendan Brazier shared these raw energy bar recipes with us. While energy bars can be pricey, you can make them at home to control costs.

Submitted by DAILYSPARKGUEST

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

Submitted by NANALINDA5355

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

Submitted by VEGGIEKITTY

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

Submitted by TAM101

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!

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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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This recipe makes quite a bit, so you can take half of the remaining chicken mixture and sauce and make soup. See "sour cream chicken enchilada soup" that I also submitted.

Submitted by SKEYDOO

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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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Submitted by KWATLEY

This is a modified version of a recipe taken from AllRecipes.com. Penne rigate, chicken, pesto, parmesan cheese, and sundried tomatoes combine to make a splendid Italian/Mediterranean style pasta dish. Add steamed spinach or broccoli to get in those vegetables! This is not exactly a diet recipe, but can be made "healthier" and is better than the recipe it was inspired by.

Submitted by DALZIELFITNESS

Dobby's quick dish has an enormous amount of vitamins and minerals for his Hogwarts friends!

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Submitted by JAYDEEZE28

A quick and easy dinner that is also low-fat.

Submitted by LYZ219

We've bumped up the nutrition--and kept all the flavor--of Pizza Margherita, the traditional Italian pizza with tomato, sliced mozzarella, basil, and olive oil.

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

A hot brown is a Southern classic: An open-faced turkey sandwich is topped with a cheesy sauce, bacon and tomatoes. This one's a lot lighter, but you'd never know from the taste.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

Cookbook creator says: Make as you like

Submitted by KEEYAHWE

Delicious and quick, this recipe is a great way to get more fish into your healthy meal plan!

Submitted by RACHIELOO

This comfort food classic is great for a family dinner. Members turn to this meal again and again for good reason: It's easy, tasty, and ready in just 30 minutes!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

This recipe was passed down to me by my Chinese coworker. Tastes like it was made in a Chinese restaurant!

Submitted by JMM1383

I created this dish for dinner one day when I was pressed for time with ingredients I had on hand and it was an instant hit! A low carb delight as is, but you can serve over wide whole wheat noodles or brown rice if you are not watching carbs.

Submitted by BETHPROVERBS31

Yummy and creative. My roomates creation

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Submitted by NAGY1441

Serves 6 for 4 points

Submitted by KHADYBARA

If you've never tried whole wheat pasta, this is the dish that will make you switch to it!

Cookbook creator says: 1 c. chicken broth or liquid from cooking the spaghetti.

Submitted by HONEYDRIPPER

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

Cookbook creator says: 375 for 1 hr. Can use a little less oil and try carrots with it.

Submitted by FLUFFYWONKENOBE

Cookbook creator says: Can use chicken, carrots, too

Pizza is one of my favorite foods, and the sweet sauce at Papa John's is my all-time favorite. My viewpoint is, if you're going to make it at home, don't make it "just as good," make it better! So I'm remaking a medium Papa John's pie with pineapple, onion and bacon(BACON!!!). Fresh homemade sauce and premium ingredients make this recipe more than worth the calories, and still trimmer than the fast food original!

Submitted by KRAMTHEGRAM

Cookbook creator says: Can use any veggies. Green and yellow beans along with some tomatoes might be excellent.

Submitted by CHELLESHOCKED

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

My aunt Gwen was a great cook and she kept go-to-quick recipes that were always as good as her spent-all-day-making recipes. This was one of my favorites from her go-to-quick list.

Submitted by LADYPHOENIX61

cheeseburger pie

Submitted by SANTHIASMITH

Taste of Home Family Collections Cookbook Pg 129

Submitted by WLFPACK1

This is a simple recipe that tastes amazing, it is also better than any traditional chicken Parmesan I had tried. When you consider it's lower in fat, takes about 10 minutes to put together, it's no wonder why this is my new favorite recipe.

Submitted by MDKIMIST

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

A great on-the-fly recipe.

Submitted by JATSYA

Major comfort food from my childhood

Submitted by KARENMON

Cookbook creator says: Use broccoli, mushrooms, and spinach for the peppers and shallots.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

A creamy, comforting casserole in just 30 minutes!

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES

An old family favorite ready in half the time, with all the creaminess you crave.

Submitted by SPARK_RECIPES