Hummus goes South of the Border!

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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.

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

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If you want a stock packed with flavor, this is the one to make. Change it up: Add ginger for Asian-style stock and garlic for Italian flair.

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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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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.

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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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Want to know the secret to great chili? Start with great spices--and skip the packets at the supermarket, which are full of sugar and salt. Make your own to save money and skip the salt.

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Save money and increase nutrition in your burgers. The secret ingredient? Lentils!

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

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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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Eat this soup cold or warm on hot summer days!

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It'll be our little secret that this recipe isn't high in fat. It's so creamy no one will ever know!

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Who says you have to serve fajitas in a flour tortilla? Instead of serving peppers in the fajitas, I serve fajitas in a roasted pepper!

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This sauce hails from Argentina, a country that's known for tasty grilled meats. Pair this with grilled beef, pork, chicken and even fish. It's also a great dipping sauce for grilled vegetables and whole-wheat bread.

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Did you know that just three buffalo wings have 10 grams of fat? (Who eats just three?) This soup has all the spice, creaminess, and tang you crave--with a fraction of the fat.

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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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Use this spice blend on any grilled meat or fish: try pork, steak, shrimp, or even salmon! You will want to make a big batch of the spice rub to always have some on hand.

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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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This is a great basic to always have on hand! Instead of spending money on expensive, oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes, make your own.

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So good, you'll think someone brought home takeout!

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

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This recipe takes a traditional French dish and gives it a California twist. A good portion of the fat comes from the avocado, which has mostly heart-healthy monounsaturated fats.

This recipe serves one, but go ahead and make a few more servings so you'll have leftovers.

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Sweet summer corn gets a tangy twist.

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This is a great slow cooker side dish for backyard barbecues!

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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 traditional Mexican sauce is spicy and goes well with Chef Meg's Cocoa-Crusted Pork Tenderloin.

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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.

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

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

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