Time to Pick a Bone
You can make a good ham and bean soup using just cubes of ham alone, but to get the best flavor you should use a ham bone. You can get your ham bone from the butcher, since they will often give them away or sell them very cheaply, or you can use a leftover bone from a ham that you have served for dinner.

If you are making a ham for dinner, then any leftover ham can be used in the soup as well. In fact, the best ham and bean soup recipes use both ham bones as well as cubes of ham.

Cookbook creator says: This recipe makes up quick and easy. Has a strong "green" taste from the parsley, but is wonderful for a cold wintry day. Denny liked it too.

Submitted by THREEKITTYS

Cookbook creator says: Wonderful little dessert! I like cheesecake a lot and this is really good.

Submitted by HOCKIMAMA

Cookbook creator says: Very hearty soup. Good for winter days. Denny liked this one a lot. Could use more barley.

Submitted by GLASSGIRL

Cookbook creator says: What a great side dish for a light meal. This is a really good way to get sweet potatoes into your diet. Very good.

Submitted by HEATHERMARA

Cookbook creator says: This is one I made regularly when I was still working. Good, quick, easy breakfast.

Submitted by SNAVELA1

Cookbook creator says: Use Splenda instead of sugar and Egg Starts instead of egg.

Submitted by CHERYLM42

So very moist and NO ADDED eggs or oil!
Obviously mayo is made from eggs and oil. Also, I use Hellman's (Best Foods) Light Mayo but it is still pretty healthy with regular. Moistest cake ever though. The family loves it. For real decadence frost with Sander's Frosting. YUM!

Submitted by DAKOTATURTLE

This is a low fat recipe that does the trick for me. I use Xylitol which is good for diabetics, pregnant women, and your teeth! Google it, I use this instead of sugar or other sweetners. No fat No sugar! You can also find the Natures sweet dark chocolate bars there. Both can be bought at wholesale on www.naturessunshineproducts.com. Please use sponsor #21696902 as I get credit for introducing you to the site.

Submitted by SEQUOIAWOMAN

Cookbook creator says: Denny and I really like this one. It makes a lot so would be good for having folks over. Lots of ingredients, but fairly easy to make. Most ingredients are on hand anyway.

Submitted by ALTHEA13

Cookbook creator says: It still tastes like zucchini and is easy to make. Good for everyday or company.

Submitted by ANGELAHELWIG

Cookbook creator says: Made this cake for Easter 2009 and it went over very well. Low calorie for such a large serving too. VERY GOOD

Submitted by WILMAOZIAS

Cookbook creator says: Use for fruit and vegetables?

Who says you can't have dessert on a diet!!
This is an excellent way to enjoy a low fat, low calorie dessert.

Submitted by HOOTOWLRN

Cookbook creator says: Fantastic snack but very addictive! Be careful. Try making 1/4 recipe to save myself.

Submitted by QUEENLATIFA

Cookbook creator says: Ratings recommend cutting Splenda by 1/2.

Submitted by GGKIDS7

Made this up for dinner and my family loved it!

Submitted by JDAVIS81

Serve on a bun or eat as is!

Submitted by FUMBLING

A simple cucumber salad for the Dog Days of Summer.

A great dish for Sunday brunch.

Submitted by STACISHU

So yummy it got my hubby to like fish!

Submitted by AYLABOO

rich macaroni and cheese explodes with flavor for two-thirds of the dish's usual fat content.

Submitted by BSING46

Cookbook creator says: A good way to measure portions. I prefer not to put the tomato in though because it depletes the beef flavor.

Submitted by ANEW50

they freeze well & are easy to pop in your lunch bag on your way to work in the morning. also good to bring along when you have a gathering to go to and you don't want to blow your program. very satisfying!

Submitted by SNOWDROP76

Serves 1 (entree) or 2 (appetizer or side dish)

Submitted by CARRIEJL

Submitted by JONESEE

A quick and hearty soup with plenty of spice!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

This homemade alternative to store-bought granola bars, is a good source of protein, fiber and healthy fats. Tasty and so simple to make! A quarter cup of raisins (not included here) also make a yummy addition!

Submitted by COACH_NICOLE

Rich, flavorful honey mustard chicken with carrots and potatoes.

This is a great recipe to use as a basis for plenty of meals!

Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A recipe that is full of great taste and loaded with potassium.

Submitted by CHATTYCATHY2

Submitted by ZINASP

This is my version of a recipe found on another website. I couldn't believe how delicious this was!

Submitted by MEL4ME

A simple tasty italian appetizer

Submitted by LADYSITH13

This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it!

Submitted by SP_STEPF

Cookbook creator says: Very tasty but HIGH CALORIE! Be careful making this at any time, even using Splenda. Its the butter & biscuits that get ya!

Submitted by KATSAMCAMSMOM

A slimmed-down version of sesame chicken from PF Chang's and other Chinese restaurants.

Submitted by PISCESWOMAN87