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Just to clarify for the questions below:
First, YES the cream cheese is figured into the totals...if you use FULL FAT cream cheese, the fat content will be considerably higher. But low fat cream cheese really takes the fat down.

Second, I haven't ever tried it with regular Italian dressing...let me know how it turns out!

Third, I HIGHLY recommend using the low setting for cooking...it allows the juices from the chicken to really seep into the dressing.

This is a delicious chicken recipe that my family loves

This is so yummy!! If you love creamsicles you will LOVE this!!

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

This is a delicious, light, refreshing dessert. It's low cal and sugar and can be made with the lite pie filling in any flavor. Note that this needs to be made the night before to soften the graham crackers.

The versatility of this salsa is limitless! Put it on grilled chicken or steak, add it to eggs, or serve with tortilla chips.

This tastes just like cheese pizza, plus you get about 25% of your daily calcium in one meal! Pair this with a salad and you have a great pizzaria style lunch without the calories attached...or the bill.

A fun pie for St Patricks day or ANY day!

Great tasting and Healthy alternative to fries.

Quick, easy, inexpensive and surprisingly cheesy recipe. Can be used with any white fish, I just happened to have Tilapia handy.

Low fat, high taste sloppy joes

This makes an easy weekend brunch or quick breakfast.

This dip doesn't have many of the same ingredients as hummus, but it is about the same consistency. I spread this on bread or tortillas with vegetables for a quick sandwich, I dip carrots and celery into it, and I eat it with tortilla chips for a snack.

A quick and delicious smoothie to satisfy that sweet tooth in a healthy way! My kids LOVE these smoothies.

Make this ahead of time and then refrigerate for a quick, protein-packed breakfast that's also portion-controlled. Top with salsa (optional) and serve with toast for a complete breakfast.

My whole family loves these! Although they may seem small (considering the size of muffin we can get in a bakery) but we always add a helping of fruit or yogurt for breakfast. Yummy!

This is seriously the world's best spinach and artichoke dip! It's creamy and fairly low fat. I use low fat cream cheese, but you could use fat free. This slimmed down version of your favorite dip is easy to make--and it's light enough for you to load up on it! This can also become a decadent pasta sauce. (As a sauce, it makes 10 servings. You might need to thin it a bit with cooking water from the pasta.)

Cucumbers give this guacamole a refreshing flavor.

Use coleslaw mix to make a quick & easy treat! Eat as a snack, side, or a meal.

Ditch the crust and boost your veggie intake with these eggplant "pizzas."

This is something I learned at Weight Watcher's a very long time ago. It tastes just like an ice cream sandwich and so many less calories!

When a fast easy to make dish is needed, I make this and cook it on the griddle. I use
ketchup as a garnish, I accompany it with rice
topped with black beans...or cheese grits and spinach or turnips.

Very yummy and much lighter than regular chocolate chip cookies. Considered a hit by all!

Mama knows best! This New Orleans-style one pot meal is hearty, tasty, and healthy!

a new twist on salsa, great for using cukes from the garden in the summer!

Crispy Chicken Breasts

Low in Calories and Super Delicious TOO!
There is no reason to feel deprived. You'll get all the satisfaction of pizza with this one and feel full with out all of the calories. Enjoy!

I can't get enough of this easy recipe; it's ready in 15 minutes!The still-runny egg yolk adds a creaminess to the sauce and perfectly mixes with the spinach.

Fried cheese is one of those foods that's so good and yet so bad for you! Chef Meg cut the grease and used a light string cheese to recreate this pub favorite.

These are great. Even my kids love them. Serve on a whole wheat bun and you have a tasty , healthy meal.

update: After making these again, I changed the servings from 4 to 6. Still a good size burger, but a better serving size.

This is a quick & easy recipe that tastes great!

I love to eat this when i'm craving Chinese food but dont want all the extra calories

This dish is sweet and tangy and just delicious

Chef Meg Galvin turned this member-submitted recipe into a hearty entree that's bursting with flavor by reducing the amount of oil used and changing some of the cooking techniques to maximize taste.

This is one of my family's favorvites...it's requested often and Weight Watchers Friendly...only 4 POINTS per serving.

This is a great dessert that's delicious when strawberries are in season.

A spaghetti squash recipe that has a classic Italian twist.

This protein-rich vegetarian recipe is simple to make and tasty to eat!

mmm...mmm... good

BIG family hit!

Ever get stuck in a dinner rut? I sure do! Recently, while digging around in the 100-page homemade recipe file I keep on my computer, (I like to cook. Can you tell?) I found a salad I created about four years ago. Delicious and easy, it combines all of my favorite sushi ingredients in one bowl! And, because it's based on a California roll, it uses fully cooked seafood. This is a great way to introduce friends and family to the taste of sushi. Add slivered sushi ginger, bits of nori (seaweed), and sesame seeds to make it even more authentic.

This is a foolproof way of cooking salmon fillets.

I usually go for the more complicated recipes, assuming that the more ingredients and preparation steps, the better. This recipe has changed the way I look at simplicity when it comes to cooking. Fancy spices be darned--this is the only way I'll cook salmon any more!

Low carb and great for cooking out!

This healthy, high-fiber pasta dish has 2 1/2 servings of vegetables in each portion. Omit the cheese to save 30 calories and 2 g fat per serving.

Strawberries are combined with tangy and sweet balsamic vinegar and creamy ricotta in this quick and simple dessert. Chef Meg took a member-submitted recipe and made a few changes using her own homemade ricotta recipe (it's easy!) and local honey for even more flavor.

My family loves fried chicken, so when I saw something similar done on Biggest Loser, I had to try it. It's a great alternative to "fried" chicken.

This is a Weight Watchers Recipe Renovation. Delicious, tastes as good as the 'real' thing!

no pudge fudge brownie in 1 minute!! low fat, low cal, even some fibre. single serving for when you don't want a whole batch to tempt you!

This sophisticated version of poppers uses mild banana peppers, creamy Gouda cheese, a bit of bacon for a smoky richness, and tomatoes to offer a bit of freshness. Serve these as an appetizer or unexpected side dish at your next barbecue!

I love Chili's Southwestern Eggrolls. They have so much tasty stuff in them, but I hate the fact they are deep fried. I added more beans and corn and then put them in the broiler for crunch.
These are great made ahead of time and *frozen for a quick meal or a fun snack for the big game. I make a double batch so I can freeze some for later.

This is my take on Racheal Ray's Spanikopita Burgers. I usually double the recipe so I have extras for lunch the next day. I love these things.

I can't take credit for this recipe, as I found this on the message boards, but didn't see it posted here. These are delicious and healthy! I think they taste like pumpkin pie.

We don't like baked fish, but this is delicious!

Cook in the crock pot all day, add the evaporated milk, and ready to go!

Faster, cheaper and just as rich and delicious but so much more healthy than the restaurant versions. Try substituting the unsweetened chocolate Almond Breeze almond milk for a chocolately treat.

5 Bean Salad or Dip Style

Fresh Fruit Dessert

Great change from the normal chicken...even goes great on a salad the next day!

Seitan is sauted with cumin, tossed with roasted veggies and rice, then topped with a very rich guacamole for those days that you just have to have something a little extravagant

By choosing a darker chocolate and fat-free evaporated milk, Chef Meg was able to cut the calories of this chocolate dip in half! She used bite-size marshmallows to ease the melting process, too. Her three boys love dipping fruit into this tasty and low-cal treat.

Easy and good.

Yummy asparagus baked with Parmasean and olive oil

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

If you prefer not to grill the chicken, simply broil it indoors. This has a wonderful fresh taste and appeal, and you can make it as tame or as spicy as you wish.

An easy low calorie recipe to throw together for a delicious meal! *From RecipeZaar's MaMa's Supper Club Parmesan Tilapia Recipe

These moist pancakes are lightly spiced for the palate of my young child. If you like a bit more pizazz, you can increase the spices or add others. Cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice both work nicely here.

Serve with sugar free maple syrup.

This is one of our family favorites! Although it's pretty low in calories and fat (for fettuccine alfredo), it has plenty of flavor. This looks really good, too, so we make it sometimes when company comes. Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Just put in a paper bag, pop in the microwave and add your favorite seasonings!

Super Good, Super Quick!This recipe is spectacular! If you want an amazingly quick meal, this is the way to do it. For a little less tang, reduce the lemon juice.

This fresh and tangy cucumber dill sauce uses non-fat plain yogurt to give it a creamy taste and texture. It can be eaten as a side dish with grilled chicken or as a topping on a gyro or pita sandwich!!!!

A tasty variation on the traditional popper. My hubby likes these for superbowl sunday. You can also vary the recipe by adding 2 -4 T fat free sharp cheddar shreds to the cream cheese mixture. Also you can use panko crumbs for a crispier coating. Make these at least once before serving to company, as it takes a knack to get them to come out nice looking.

A great 30-calorie sweet treat!

Low cal comfort food

This is a low fat version of the classic with a lot less fat and tons more zesty flavor!

From the kitchen of a golden arch fan. My healthy version of their breakfast sandwich.

Chef Meg lightened up a picnic and potluck favorite! Her secret ingredient (shh, don't tell!) is pickle juice.

Use light mayonnaise if you prefer that, or swap sour cream for the mayo. Her serving size is two halves, which will make a satisfying afternoon snack!

TIP: If you want to further lower the calories, only mash four of the egg yolks. You'll save 20 calories and a gram of fat.

High fiber
Vegetarian

I love how easy and delicious this salad is. It is even better the longer it sits in the fridge, so I love to make a big batch of it and eat it throughout the week.

This hearty salad provides a filling and fiber-rich base for classic roast chicken (find the recipe here). This dish makes four entree (1 cup) servings or eight side dish (1/2) servings.

Chew on This: Bulgur
Bulgur is wheat that has been parboiled, dried and debranned. It's not the same as cracked wheat, which is just crushed wheat kernels.
Bulgur and cracked wheat are common grains used in Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cooking.
Those are not to be confused with couscous, which is a tiny pasta made of semolina flour and wheat flour.

This dip tastes decadent but is very healthy. Great Valentine to share with someone you love!

Healthy Oatmeal recipe that you prepare the night before

This high-fiber, high-protein, low-fat salad travels well.

If you wish you liked cottage cheese, but can't handle the chunks...