Try these light and low-fat personal pies for dessert during the fall. They're a great substitute for pumpkin pie or sweet potato casserole.

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Making homemade stock is so easy! It's a third the price of buying it in stores.

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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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Toss the canned cranberry jelly and use this homemade version instead. It's ready in no time, and it's full of healthy fruit!

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

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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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This meatloaf has the best of both worlds: a great crust and a moist interior! The trick is lining your slow cooker and creating a water bath. Trust me, it's worth the effort!

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At only 53 calories a piece, these soft cookies are sure to please!

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Serve these holiday cookies with a cup of tea or lowfat vanilla ice cream.

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These cookies are packed full of whole grains and fiber to fill you up and keep you satisfied. They're great for snacks and suitable for those with diabetes!

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Traditional cookies get a tasty twist!

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Banana and oatmeal are a perfect pair in these not-too-sweet treats.

These peanut butter cookies have the best flavor! They look and taste just like cookies made with flour. Plus, they are gluten and dairy free!

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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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A healthier, updated take on the '70s party food classic. These are quick to prepare and easy on both your wallet and your waistline.

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Good as a light lunch or add beef to make a hearty stew.

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I fell in love with tzatziki the first time I tried it and was on a quest to find the recipe that included those ingredients that pleased my particular palate best. This recipe is low-fat, high-protein, nutritious, smooth, Mediterranean, refreshing, light, and hopefully the best you've ever had!

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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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I love to increase the nutrition of baked goods by adding whole grains. That's the secret to these pecan tarts.

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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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One bite and you're transported to Louisiana!

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

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My family loves potato soup but I prefer loaded baked potatoes. With this recipe, everyone wins!

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From your kitchen to Spain in just 15 minutes!

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Three ingredients, 10 minutes and dinner is ready!

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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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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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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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A creamy, comforting casserole in just 30 minutes!

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

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This is a slight tweaking of a recipe I found on restaurantwidow.com. I tried to minimize the salt to keep the sodium levels in check. It came out delicious! My 5-yr-old couldn't stop eating them, when I made it for the first time yesterday, and she is already begging me to make it again. They are the perfect snack because they are full of nutrients with hardly any calories; they taste delicious, and have a very satisfying crunch. If you've never tried kohlrabi, you don't know what you're missing!

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With "The SparkPeople Cookbook," desserts and treats are part of the plan. Chef Meg slims down favorite sweets, ditching most of the fat and calories--but keeping the flavor. This is a "must-try" recipe!

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This recipe is part of "The SparkPeople Cookbook." Order your copy today! Cooking fish or chicken in parchment-paper packets is a technique known as en papillote.

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Cupcakes are all the rage these days, and for good reason. These diminutive desserts are automatically portion controlled, and they’re just darn cute!

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By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half!

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All the flavor of tacos, with far fewer dishes to wash! (And dinner will be ready in just 20 minutes.)

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What a treat these burgers are! I love how the tangy flavor of the sauce and the peppery notes of the greens play off the savory burger.

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

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

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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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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.

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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Save money and time with this Chinese food makeover.

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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 spring time stew is a must have at any Derby party! Traditionally made with pork, beef, chicken, and rabbit, I've added more veggies and lightened the meat. The best part: This is a slow cooker recipe, so the burgoo will be ready when the horses are loading into the gate.

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Your entire dinner will be waiting on you when you get home with this meal.

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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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Vegetable soup with chicken

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Quick, easy and tasty turkey burgers with a kick.

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