Cookbook creator says: good to the taste

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Submitted by NANA-TOO

This quick Southern dish contains no added fat and very little added salt in its spicy tomato sauce.

All the good stuff in a quick and simple biscuit!

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Submitted by CAREY093

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! My kids LOVE these smoothies.

Submitted by RAEBRALOP

Cookbook creator says: low carb/reduced fat

Submitted by CMWELLS83

I love enchiladas! These are full of vegetables in addition to the cheese and creamy sauce. Each one has a full serving of veggies, plus almost 20% of your daily fiber.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This is a refreshing and vitamin packed juice to start your day right

Submitted by SPLOVESBP

A quick and easy version of an Italian classic that can be finished in the oven or on the stove.

Submitted by SORCHACULLEN

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A healthy take on the Greek eggplant casserole.

Submitted by KHILKEY

A sure family favorite! Make it the night before and pop into the oven when you wake up.

Easy: Hearty mexican soup with great flavor, high in fiber, low in fat and calories - very filling.

Excellent for people on Weight Watchers!

Submitted by LYSSER

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

Easy and filling...no mess!

Submitted by CHALIGAL155

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

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Submitted by RAVENLYNNE

The perfect dish for potlucks when you want to have something healthy on the table.

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Submitted by JESS.THEEWEN

Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

A casserole classic made with low-fat /low-claorie ingredients. They are called funeral potatoes where I live because they are often made for funeral dinners.

Submitted by SUNNYSWEETY

This simple marinade can be made the night before, then all you have to do at your cookout is fire up the grill and get ready for a great meal.

Submitted by SARAK31

A simple, hearty meat-free meal. Pair with a green salad, and dinner is ready.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A great recipe that is easy to make.

Submitted by SPROUT

This healthy, hearty salad is packed full of fruit AND vegetables.

Spinach and mozzarella cheese are baked together to make irresistable savory appetizer treats!

Submitted by ERUPERTO

Time to Pick a Bone
You can make a good ham and bean soup using just cubes of ham alone, but to get the best flavor you should use a ham bone. You can get your ham bone from the butcher, since they will often give them away or sell them very cheaply, or you can use a leftover bone from a ham that you have served for dinner.

If you are making a ham for dinner, then any leftover ham can be used in the soup as well. In fact, the best ham and bean soup recipes use both ham bones as well as cubes of ham.

super easy

Submitted by JEKASA104

A low-fat and easy to prepare version of this favorite chicken entree.

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Very yummy and much lighter than regular chocolate chip cookies. Considered a hit by all!

Submitted by TERRIANGEL

Cookbook creator says: Good soup to have on hand. Use rotel for tomatoes to zip up spices. May add some brown rice or wild rice .

Submitted by KITKATK

Cookbook creator says: sounds really good!

Submitted by KWOODSON

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

Banana and oatmeal are a perfect pair in these not-too-sweet treats.

Cookbook creator says: I am going to make this weekend.

High in calcium and very yummy

Submitted by TWINMOM143

An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

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Submitted by DEB181

These are SUPER easy, quick, and amazing – perfect for snacking on the go.

Submitted by FANNETASTICFOOD

This is a great recipe with a little zing

Submitted by REDSOXGIRL33

Quick and easy dinner

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Submitted by SALLYF55

No time to cook? Try this quick little number! Nothing fancy, but it gets the job done and sure beats a bag of potato chips, nutritionally! ;-) [Created 2007-09-05.]

Submitted by CURVES_N_CURLS

Sean and Jodi's phase 1

Submitted by JODIBIRD1

A steakhouse quality supper ready in under 10 minutes!

Submitted by SPCOOKBOOK

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

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

Submitted by KRENNER7

This veggie stock has a stronger, richer flavor than most.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

I love faux frying foods using panko. This crunchy, spicy chicken would be great on a taco salad.

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

Quick and easy low fat smoothie

Submitted by COMPUTERGAL79

A twist on boring meatloaf!

Submitted by ERINRACH80

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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Submitted by BB_WOLFE

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.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

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

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Fresh summer salad dressing

Submitted by CHEEEY

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.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Makes 14-ish cookies, sized about 1.5 to 2 inches in diameter each (I don't follow instructions too well - there's just NOT a teaspoon-sized cookie in my repertoire!)

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Submitted by CREATIVELIZA

When a fast easy to make dish is needed, I make this and cook it on the griddle. I use
ketchup as a garnish, I accompany it with rice
topped with black beans...or cheese grits and spinach or turnips.

Submitted by JANEINE

This almond shortbread recipe replaces my mom's buttery shortbread.

Cookbook creator says: You can use any kind of fish!

Submitted by SEABEACON8

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

Submitted by PBERGER3

meatless pasta

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Submitted by POLLYHIDALGO

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

Submitted by LYZ219

With the strong flavor of orange and strawberries, combined with creamy banana and a surprisingly smooth taste from spinach, you get at least 2.5 servings of fruit & veggies! Pretty awesome..

Submitted by KRAVMAGAGIRL

Easy and tasty chicken gumbo for a cold night!

Submitted by ANDREANJ

Made the way I learned it while living in Southern California!

Submitted by KIDSATHART

Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A delicious way to start a meal!

Submitted by DSTENORE

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Submitted by COBANION

Great for tacos, enchiladas or served as a sandwich with some added BBQ Sauce.

Submitted by SKISINCO

Cookbook creator says: This sounds good!

Submitted by TODD717

This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Submitted by MOPSMOM3

This Mexican pizza is a tasty alternative to traditional pizza. Add grilled chicken or cooked shrimp to change this up!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

4 ingredients, 5 minutes of hands-on cooking, and dinner is served!

Submitted by ORANGECOWCAT