Applesauce makes this cake healthier than your regular cake.

Salad of fresh baby spinach with grilled chicken and warm peanut butter dressing

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One dish meal just add a veggie.

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

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

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

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

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

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This is a very quick recipe to make at home.

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Make this chicken the next you have company for dinner, and they'll swear you hired caterers. It tastes like it came from a restaurant, but for much less money and effort.

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Serve this on top of a bed of brown rice.

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

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!

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While Chicken Parmesan is traditionally fried, this lighter version is delightful atop a hearty green salad.

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Easy crock pot meal. Tastes great over brown rice (not included in calorie count).

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Ever tried turning zucchini into "pasta"? With a vegetable peeler, it's easy to create ribbons of squash.

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

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

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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Scones are perfect for weekend house guests, hostess gifts, or picnics. Traditionally made with loads of butter and cream, mine use far less butter--and wheat flour.

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Whether you make these on the grill or in the oven, these quick-fix potato packs are mom's best friend. No mess, no clean-up, and only 5 minutes to prep!

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This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

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Watermelon is a favorite summer dessert, but it makes a lovely salad, too. Here, creamy citrus dressing pairs with the sweet melon and crunchy celery.

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Take some help from the store: Feta and pesto dress up grilled zucchini.

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These tasty roasted vegetables can be cooked on the grill or roasted in the oven! The pineapple adds a wonderful sweetness to the vegetables.

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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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Are you looking for a quick, easy, and zero calorie gifts from the kitchen idea for the holidays? This one is my all-time favorite.

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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.

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A tasty way to get your veggies during BBQ season

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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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For a snack or dessert, they're good!

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

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This low-cal pizza recipe gives you the ooey-gooey taste you love -- without the fat. From Fitness Magazine

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Take pita bread to a crunchy new level.

This recipe sings of the fall and early winter harvest.

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

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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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This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

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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 from Oxygen Magazine's May 2010 edition by Tosca Reno and follows the clean eating diet. it is Awesome! It is absolutely delish! You will love it.

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This creamy, delicious soup will become your new favorite comfort food.

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

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These healthful muffins freeze well! Low-fat buttermilk and applesauce help lower the fat in these, and the whole-wheat flour and flax seed add fiber.

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

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What? Canned tomatoes in a tomato sauce? Yes, that's right. Garden tomatoes are only available for a short time, but crushed canned tomatoes are on shelves year-round and packed with flavor.

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You'll forget all about beef burgers once you try these. Salty and rich feta is mixed with lean ground turkey and Greek herbs for juicy and delicious burgers.

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

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

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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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I love ranch dressing, but it's so heavy! Here's a lighter version that also happens to be vegan. You can substitute regular low-fat mayonnaise and skim milk for the coconut milk and vegan mayo.