Skip the drive-through and serve these instead. Split one open, pop in an egg cooked your way and even some shredded cheese. Make a batch on the weekend and keep handy for hungry teenage boys (and their parents)!

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

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This sweet and spicy soup is a staple of Thai takeout. Chef Meg recreated it for a fraction of the cost and sodium!

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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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Whole natural almonds are tossed in olive oil, cumin and garlic powder, then baked and infused with freshly grated lime zest.

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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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Almonds pair perfectly with chocolate and coffee for a sweet treat.

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

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This soup is packed with flavor yet low in fat. You can customize it with any vegetables or protein you have on hand.

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A traditional and very popular Indian chicken dish which is bursting full of flavour and colour

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Printed with permission from the American Institute for Cancer Research

Just as the title says, it's fool proof, and yummy!

Submitted by LILDINI

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

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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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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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Lemony coriander and smoky cumin pair perfectly with sharp Cheddar in this grown-up spin on scalloped potatoes.

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Soy substitutes are so convincingly delicious that no one will know this isn't real chorizo. Bonus: This dish has zero cholesterol!

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This dish inspired by Costa Rican spices seems exotic, but it uses spices and ingredients you already have around the house: coffee, cocoa and cinnamon. You'll wonder why you've been relegating these flavorings to dessert!

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These grab-and-go bars could not be simpler to make! At over 15 grams of protein per bar, they would make a great breakfast or post-workout snack.

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Oh so delicious as an appetizer or main course served with brown rice!

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This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

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This 10-minute side dish is perfect for fall meals.

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I started making my own granola, and I wanted a recipe with no added fat.

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An *hopefully* yummy alternative to Potato Leek soup with less calories and carbs!

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Create a fancy pasta dish in as much time as it takes to boil water.

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

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Chef Meg's Beef Roast becomes a full dinner, complete with two servings of vegetables.

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A hearty side or a light meatless entree, this savory dish is packed with flavor and fiber!

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

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Even kale needs some love. Massaging an acid-based dressing into the fibrous green leaves tenderizes them, making the healthy vegetable more palatable in its raw form.

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My family absolutely loves this dip. It tastes just like a BLT!

This homemade soup is ready in 20 minutes but tastes like it cooked all day. We won't tell if you don't!

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Turn your favorite side dish into something special in just a few minutes. Only five ingredients and packed with flavor, this dish is a winner!

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Chicken that's easy to make and low calorie.

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Best asparagus you ever had

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Lean and versatile, this recipe is the little black dress of your healthy recipe arsenal. Cook this roast on a Sunday and enjoy it throughout the week. We used no salt, just pepper for a truly flavorful roast.

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

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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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Biting into a perfectly crispy fried shrimp is so satisfying. The 10 grams of fat per serving? Not so satisfying. This dish has all the crunch, with much less fat.

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Puttanesca is one of my favorite Italian sauces. This version turns ordinary dried brown lentils into real comfort food.

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You will think you are dining in a screened in-porch with the colonel as your host when you bite into this pan-fried chicken.

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Chewy, homemade flatbread makes any meal seem special. Use in place of pitas, bread, or crackers!

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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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4 ingredients, 5 minutes of prep time--and no mess to clean up!

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Finally! A stand-in for condensed cream of mushroom soup without all the fat and salt. This recipe will revolutionize your casseroles.

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OK, so Great Northern Beans are not "gigantes," but they yield a creamy, delicious dish. Use Greek gigantes beans if you have them for a more authentic dish.

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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 light recipe is great for lunch, supper, or both. It serves eight, so cook once and eat twice!

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A perfect oven to table dish that can be easily adapted to suit your pantry and palate.

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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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All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!

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Peach preserves or orange marmalade can be used instead of apricot preserves. Serve these tangy chops with a dressed baked potato and sugar snap peas.

These sautéed pork chops with a curried pan sauce make a quick weeknight dinner.

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.

These meringues are a fun treat when served with low-fat vanilla ice cream and fresh fruit.

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