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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The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

Submitted by METALFINGER2U

Sweet and tangy, this chicken takes less than five minutes to prep!

Submitted by LAUR986

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

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When I want chocolate mousse, only the real deal will do. This version is low in fat, but it's still creamy and rich. The hardest part is waiting for it to cool!

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I am known for my pancakes, so trust me on this one!

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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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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 refreshing and not-too-sweet beverage is almost too pretty to drink. Almost!

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A spicy Cajun twist to the familiar Caesar Salad.

At 300 calories a pop, donuts are an easy way to wreck a healthy breakfast. Not my baked ones. They're bursting with fruit and flavor--not fat!

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Spruce up any salad with this creamy dressing! It's spicy but not at all hot! Drizzle over salads, grilled chicken or fish. Use in place of sour cream on tacos or use as base for a pasta salad.

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The trend of mini desserts is a healthy eater's salvation. When sweets are pre-portioned, it's harder to cheat. You can't say, "Well, I'll just have a small sliver" or "I'll just even out this side of the cake..."
These Lemon-Berry Tartlets scream summertime to me. I imagine eating them on a patio after a luncheon with my girlfriends while sipping iced mint tea and feeling the warm breeze. They're just so refreshingly clean on the tongue.
Lemon and raspberries pair well. Each has a sourness with hints of sweetness and an acidity. You could use blueberries or strawberries, but I just love this combination.
Phyllo dough is a secret weapon for the healthy baker--it even comes in whole wheat varieties. The paper-thin layers of dough are often painted in butter for pastries like baklava, but they'll serve as a low-calorie pie crust with minimal added fat. The dough itself is basically just flour and water.
The "curd" filling is basically a lemon pudding. You can serve it on scones or muffins, as a topping for ice cream or sorbet, or as a pie filling, as you see here.

Fast, easy & delicious! Oh, and low cal! Perfect to get your morning started.

Submitted by HOPEIGETIT2

Nestle eggs into a spicy tomato sauce and bake them for a light and easy supper. Serve over pasta or with crusty whole-wheat bread for dipping.

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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 whole-grain flour.

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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.

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Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

incredible low carb dessert , fast, easy to make and can use fresh raspberries or sliced strawberries insted of blackberries. you can use orange juice to soak the berries to make it OK for the kids

Submitted by MURKOV

This recipe was found on www.grouprecipes.com, submitted by chefmeow. "It's very tasty and a nice way to start the morning. Serve them warm or at room temperature." perfect for on the go people.

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A single crust berry pie with crumb topping

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an Easy and quick version of Chicken Parmesean

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You'll love these cheesy yet healthy enchiladas!

Submitted by TALESIN

Make these rolls at night and pop them in the microwave (about 20 seconds) or toaster oven (on low) until warm. Pair them with a banana or apple, a peeled hard-boiled egg, and a cup of milk, and breakfast is ready to go in two minutes flat!

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This is chocolate cake in a coffee cup...with a few changes to make it healthier

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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.

This dish is perfect for busy nights.

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

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A fresh take on a Mexican favorite. From "Party Like a Culinista: Fresh Recipes, Bold Flavors, and Good Friends."

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For Carol!

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

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What a great dish for one of those nights when your kids have a late soccer game! Brown the meat, layer in the ingredients, set your slow cooker on low, and go! From "The SparkPeople Cookbook: Love Your Food, Lose the Weight."

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

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This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

Submitted by PUNKGIRL213

lower calorie version of the pie I made for July 4th

Submitted by LANADIA

a new twist on salsa, great for using cukes from the garden in the summer!

Submitted by SLINKY78

a yummy low fat cupcake...using only 2 ingredients!

EDIT: this recipe can DEFINITELY be made into a cake as well I always use this method for all my cakes now :) nobody can tell the difference & everybody comments on how moist the cake is!

Submitted by NORTIZ77

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

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Caponata is a Mediterranean vegetable stew. Eat it as is, or atop toasted whole-wheat bread or pasta.

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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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High fiber, healthy breakfast muffin.

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Guacamole or sour cream? Sour cream or guacamole? Why choose? My avocado "cream" combines the flavor of both--with a boost of protein!

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Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

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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Here's a great way to put that cocoa in your cupboard to good use now that you're eating right — mix up a luscious hot chocolate milk bath!

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