Love Chipotle food? I modeled this recipe off my favorite burrito bowl from Chipotle (Less rice, more bean, all four salsas and guac.) The recipe sounds complex because there are lots of parts, but it is pretty easy to throw together in 20 minutes. Great for larger groups, too.

Great for the fall holidays! Or just for a healthy snack!

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Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

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

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Try this spicy Asian paste in your slow-cooker stews, broth based soups, or combined with yogurt as a zippy sandwich spread.

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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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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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I love this spread this over whole wheat toast for breakfast with nut butter or to thicken my fall soups. My son Josh loves it with bananas. You won't believe I didn't add any sugar!

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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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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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Chef Meg's homemade and natural ricotta cheese is easy to make and a fun project for someone who likes to cook.

In summertime, when herbs are abundant and fresh berries are in season, it's the perfect time to try this. You can even get the kids involved.

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"Vanilla extract" usually isn't made with real vanilla. The good news is that it's really easy--and affordable--to make your own.

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This is a great meal for a busy night--for some added fun, leave the forks in the cabinet and bring out the chopsticks!

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

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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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There's no need to buy pumpkin pie spice. You can easily make your own at home. And it makes a great hostess gift for any fall event! Feel free to double or triple this recipe!

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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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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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Gravy gets a bad rap, but this tasty sauce can be made with almost no fat.

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! This salad is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so we love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

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