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.

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Mashed Avocado & Hard Boiled Egg Salad.

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

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All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup.

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This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays.

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

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I found a recipe a year ago and changed it to be a little healthier and this is what I've come up with. This soup is fantastic especially on a cold day outside. You can also add less water and shred the turkey thinner and use as a dip. My Mom's always told me to eat my black eyed peas and cabbage on New Years Day for good luck... This is just an easier way to do it and tastier too! Enjoy.

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This seasonal salad is ready in a flash. You will love the softness of the greens with the crunch of the radish and pomegranate.

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

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Cut out the fat by leaving out the meat. This thick stew is perfect on top of a baked potato. For a thinner soup, add water.

Satiate your craving for chili dogs with this tasty dish.

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

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

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By roasting these hearty winter vegetables, we soften their strong tastes and bring out their natural sweetness.

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Forget buying packets of seasonings. They're expensive and often full of salt. Save sodium and money by making this easy herb blend. Use it in sauces, soups, stews, on meats... anywhere you want to add Italian flavor without fat or sodium!

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

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

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

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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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One bite and you're transported to Louisiana!

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Eat as a side salad or add two grilled scallops and a slice of grilled whole-grain bread for a meal!

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Top this soup with toasted tortilla strips and serve with lime wedges and avocado slices.

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Roasted peppers and almonds pair with fresh parsley in this tangy Spanish-inspired sauce.

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

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

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

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Cold, it crunches and pops in your mouth with a bold, nutty taste. Hot, it becomes smooth and more mellow. Either way, buckwheat (kasha) is a healthy, hearty breakfast.

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I usually go for the more complicated recipes, assuming that the more ingredients and preparation steps, the better. This recipe has changed the way I look at simplicity when it comes to cooking. Fancy spices be darned--this is the only way I'll cook salmon any more!

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This is Chef Meg's take on a turkey reuben!

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This is a really filling soup that's easy to make. Each serving is a hearty 2 cups!

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

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Ready in 25 minutes.

This classic German stew is made with lean trimmed beef stew meat and cabbage.

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

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A great no cholesterol substitution for regular hamburgers.

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This healthy sauce is easy to make, tastes great, and is full of protein and fiber (10 g each!)

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I love this for breakfast - a gluten free alternative to oatmeal

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Use all chickpeas if you don't have fava beans. If you use canned beans, the sodium levels will be higher so omit the salt.

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Instead of reaching for fried chicken or frozen chicken nuggets, turn to these spicy, crunchy ones instead.

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This Southern staple gets a dose of fiber--with half of the fat of the original. Make a double batch over the weekend and freeze for the busy weekday mornings.

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Brown rice that's ready when you are--and packed with flavor

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When the craving for chocolate hits, try this Chocolate-Cinnamon Bread Pudding. The warm melted chocolate makes it a definite comfort food, while the whole wheat bread and evaporated skim milk adds to its nutritional punch.

Lemon zest brings out the bold flavors of fresh asparagus, radish, Parmesan cheese and Simply Dressed® Caesar Salad Dressing. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

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A lovely egg dish that highlights all the flavors of late spring. This dish can be made ahead of time and served room temperature. Perfect for brunch or even a light lunch!

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Technically this is a crustless quiche, but the addition of flour makes for a delicious crusty bottom and sides.

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There's nothing like the rich, juicy flavor of fresh tomatoes. That flavor is used to full advantage in this salad, which includes heirloom tomatoes, corn, onions, mozzarella and Simply Dressed® Balsamic Salad Dressing. This recipe is from a SparkPeople sponsor.

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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 makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

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Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

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Granola is incredibly affordable when you make it yourself. This recipe combines some of my favorite ingredients: maple syrup, almond butter and seeds!

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Sweet and tangy oranges pair perfectly with rich, salty miso.

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Who needs fancy oatmeal from the store? Mix up your own delicious oatmeal and you'll have a gourmet breakfast each morning.

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This recipe was inspired by moussaka, eggplant Parmesan and lasagna. The result is a light and tasty meatless meal that makes any night a special occasion.

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These burgers are rich and meaty, the kind of burger that vegetarians have been craving. Even meat eaters will appreciate these tasty and fiber-rich burgers.

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Ditch the toaster pastry. They're loaded with sugar and fat--and not much else. My hand tarts are full of fruit, and if you make them ahead of time your kids can grab them and go.

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Boiled eggs is a misnomer; the best boiled eggs are simmered gently then steeped to keep them tender, not rubbery.

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Peanut sauce is one of my favorite things to eat, usually with tofu, green vegetables (like broccoli, spinach and edamame) and brown rice.

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

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This is the easiest recipe I know, and it's quite tasty, too. Grill or saute chicken, cook rice and top with salsa!

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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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This easy dish requires little cleanup, making it perfect for busy weeknights.

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Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

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Growing up in the South, sausage gravy was a staple on our breakfast table, so I wanted to create a healthier version--with a secret ingredient.

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An easy slow cooker recipe that the family will enjoy!

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

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If you like shrimp, you'll love this recipe!

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Kid friendly and easily exhanged ingredients will make this no hassle dish a sure pleaser!

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

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A refreshing alternative to tuna salad. Pair with tomatoes and cucumber for a light lunch.

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This salmon dinner is worthy of a restaurant. Only you will know you're doing something great for your heart in every bite!

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Crispy Chicken Breasts

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Tostadas top tacos in our book: This knife-and-fork meal lets you pile on more (healthy) toppings!

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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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These calzones can be made from start to finish on the backyard grill. You'll love the rich and creamy filling!

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Hummus goes South of the Border!

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Vinaigrettes are perfect as salad dressing, a dipping sauce for steamed vegetables, and a marinade for lean cuts of meats.

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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!

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These spicy and moist pork chops are made with no added fat, egg whites, evaporated skim milk, and a lively herb mixture.

This is a lighter take on the classic Italian preparation of Chicken Cacciatore (or Chicken Hunter Style). Our made-over version uses white meat rather than dark and less oil to cut almost 60 calories per serving and reduce the fat and sodium of the traditional recipe.

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

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Put these Ingredients together because its what was left in the fridge. My husband and I really enjoyed this big hearty bowl of soup. We will make it again.

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This super-simple vinaigrette is delicious on salads or drizzled over cooked vegetables or grilled fish.

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

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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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A healthy way to start or finish the day.

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Butternut squash helps slim down this macaroni and cheese. You can't taste it, and it boosts the nutritional value of the dish!

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Ditch the condensed "cream of whatever" soups and make this instead. You only need 10 minutes of hands-on cooking time for a filling yet light bowl of comforting soup.

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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.

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The same great taste of the Italian favorite, but this one is good for you!

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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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Eat this soup cold or warm on hot summer days!

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Tight on time? This quick breakfast literally takes one minute. Set your stopwatch..and GO!

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This make-ahead breakfast is perfect for busy mornings or Sunday brunches. And it has half the calories and 1/3 the fat of the original.

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Perfect for lunch or a light dinner. This cauliflower soup is easy to prepare and is very healthy for you.

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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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This recipe is easy, tasty, and cheap! Plus you get all of the vitamins and fiber from the cabbage and apples.

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A twist on the original version nutmeg rounds out the flavor of the dish and its not as sweet as the original which is made with brown sugar

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Three ingredients, 10 minutes and dinner is ready!

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Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

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Yum! You've probably never had soup like this before, but we bet you'll be coming back for more.

Chef Meg turned a member-submitted dish into a slow cooker meal that's easy yet exotic!

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Get all the smoky flavor with far less salt by swapping the ham hock for Canadian bacon in this favorite winter soup.

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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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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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Pink Martini WWPoints: 2

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This was an excellent member-submitted recipe that required very few tweaks to improve its healthy profile.

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Even a lunch portion of fettuccine Alfredo has 800 calories and 48 grams of fat. Mine has less than 1/2 the calories, 1/5 the fat, and plenty of veggies, too.

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You've never used ramen noodles like this before. Try this in place of traditional Kugel.

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From your kitchen to Spain in just 15 minutes!

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This hearty soup will warm you from the inside out.

Those rotisseries chickens from the supermarket are a busy cook's best friend. When you have time to plan ahead, make your own--in your slow cooker!

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

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If you don't like beets, give the golden variety a try. Not only will they not stain everything they touch, but they are sweeter. Combined with chewy farro, a tangy vinaigrette and salty Parmesan, this makes for a light supper or substantial side.

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Skip the drive-through and serve these instead. Split one open, pop in an egg cooked your way and even some shredded cheese. Make a batch on the weekend and keep handy for hungry teenage boys (and their parents)!

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Using low-fat milk instead of cream lowers the saturated fat content in this hearty summer soup.

Forget takeout and TV dinners. This meal is ready in just 10 minutes.

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Rice and broccoli is baked into muffin tins, giving each portion crispy edges and a cheesy top.

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You'll get 100% of your daily vitamin C with this dish!

Crunchy almonds and sweet caramelized onions dress up your favorite green beans. A drizzle of balsamic adds a tangy contrast.

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Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

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Looking for a simple curry that's flavorful but not too hot? This hearty stew fits the bill.

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Roasting brings out the natural sweetness of broccoli and lemons. Even veggie haters will gobble up this dish--guaranteed.

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Seitan is sauted with cumin, tossed with roasted veggies and rice, then topped with a very rich guacamole for those days that you just have to have something a little extravagant

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Comfort food in no time flat--with a serving of veggies. Is there anything better?

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Dress up packaged cornbread with sweet honey-roasted corn and spicy jalapenos. The chipotle-honey butter adds even more flavor for little effort.

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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.

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This meal tastes of springtime, and it's light enough that it fits into a heart-healthy diet.

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This homemade mac-n-cheese is packed with veggies and is ready in just 20 minutes!

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I adjusted the recipe to lower the fat and calories.

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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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The perfect soup to warm your belly on a cold night or soothe you when you're sick.

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Turn your favorite side dish into something special in just a few minutes. Only five ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is a winner!

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Cook in the crock pot all day, add the evaporated milk, and ready to go!

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Gluten free, sugar free breakfast item!

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This recipe makes some of the best granola we've ever tasted -- crunchy, nutty, and just sweet enough.

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Delicious granola with oats, pumkin seeds, sunflower seeds and flax seed. This makes a great snack by itself or breakfast with vanilla soy milk.

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I love a good sandwich, one that's so big you have to smash to fit into your mouth. This one is big on flavor, light on fat!

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

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Use this spicy, creamy sauce on pretzels, on sandwiches or even on a baked sweet potato.

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Think outside the pie! This pumpkin smoothie is a sweet and healthy treat that kids will love.

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Editor's note: Use your favorite milk or yogurt in this recipe. Use ice cubes instead of water for a frozen treat.

Most of the smoothie recipes I've seen are for 3-6 servings. This is a good smoothie for just 1 person. It can be made with a stick blender instead of getting the big one dirty for just one drink!

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Calcium, protein, and vitamin packed, this quick snack will not leave you hungry.

A yummy drink when you need a boost of energy because it's loaded with vitamins and minerals. It will even help when that chocolate craving hits!

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Rich and creamy, this risotto is full of whole grains and vegetables.

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For me, there are few aromas as enticing or welcoming as homemade granola baking in the oven!

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Flavorful tilapia is a perfect match with your favorite roasted root vegetables.

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Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

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This meal is fast and fun, a great way to spice up a dull morning and bring a brunch favorite to the work week.

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The combination of rosemary and maple, with a hint of spice from the black pepper, is delightful.

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You've had beef & chicken – but have you tried fish tacos? This fresh variation on a favorite meal is sure to please. Make them spicy, make them mild; crunchy, or soft - it's easy to add toppings so everyone's taste buds are happy.

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A perfect oven to table dish that can be easily adapted to suit your pantry and palate.

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This meal is worthy of a special occasion but simple enough for even a busy weeknight.

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No, you did not just walk into a fancy restaurant. You can make this springtime dish in your own kitchen--in mere minutes!

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Serve this comforting Hungarian classic with steamed brown rice and spinach or over whole-wheat egg noodles.

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We re-created one of our favorite regional specialties: the Philly cheesesteak.

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These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner.

This is my go-to dressing. I use it on everything from steamed veggies to salads and sandwiches.

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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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Delicious and Healthful!!

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This recipe came about because I had just made vegetable enchiladas and had leftovers, plus quinoa from earlier in the week. Thankfully, this experiment yielded a hearty, delicious meal.

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We swapped shrimp for crab in this Chinese takeout favorite to save sodium and money, but we didn't skimp on flavor!

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You will think you are dining in a screened in-porch with the colonel as your host when you bite into this pan-fried chicken.

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

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This sweet and spicy soup is a staple of Thai takeout. Chef Meg recreated it for a fraction of the cost and sodium!

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Thinner than pancakes, these French crepes are easy to make but look quite impressive. They're perfect for a spring brunch.

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Quiche the Oxygen Way!

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This flavorful recipe is a great way to get extra fiber. Enjoy it for breakfast, dessert or a sweet snack.

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This Asian-inspired pasta dish is so good and so quick to make and can be served hot or cold. Add some tofu for another healthy option.

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Turn any night into a special occasion with this 20-minute meal inspired by a Parisian bistro.

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A Chinese takeout favorite, with a fraction of the salt and fat.

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The perfect way to serve leftover chili.

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This is my variation on Laura Olson's awesome (and famous!) microwave flax muffins. Made in a coffee cup or shallow bowl, these babies are delicious, nutritious, and so fast you will be amazed. Enjoy!

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Who said finger food is unhealthy?

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I combined all my favorite Greek ingredients, layered them in a dish and created a dip that's a hit at parties or family game night.

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Sweet and sour pork takes a trip to the islands! Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research.

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

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

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Tofu is the little black dress of veg proteins. Dress it up, dress it down, grill it up!

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This is a basic but delicious french toast recipe that won't do any damage to your diet!

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This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

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I love to use unsweetened cocoa powder in rubs for pork. It offers a great depth to the flavor.

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