Chef Meg's Slimmed-Down Party Foods
(Recipe Collection)

Fried, battered, dripping sauce--hot wings are calorie bombs! But not these. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

All the flavor of bruschetta, in a mushroom!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

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All the taste of a loaded baked potato, in a hearty soup. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Sandwiches so good, you'll think someone brought home takeout from your neighborhood deli!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

A lighter take on a pub favorite! For extra veggies, top with chopped tomatoes. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These tostadas are healthy, easy to make and kid-friendly. Feel free to top them with extra veggies of your choice!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Satiate your craving for chili dogs with this tasty dish.Submitted by CHEF_MEG

Families have gone to war over chili recipes! I love a thick, meaty chili with loads of beans and vegetables. Thankfully my family agrees!

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Use this spicy, creamy sauce on pretzels, on sandwiches or even on a baked sweet potato. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

This crunchy cole slaw is a healthier version of that summer favorite: ramen noodle salad. Two servings of vegetables in every portion!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

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

Perfect for your next party--or turn any snack into a festive event!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This simple and delicious appetizer is very festive--red and green for the holidays. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dip is so easy but looks fancy. Experiment with different colored peppers and flavors of salsa and hummus to change up each batch. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

This dip is great for a midday snack alongside vegetables or whole-grain crackers or as a cold sauce for sandwiches. Submitted by CHEF_MEG

It will 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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This is Chef Meg's take on a turkey reuben!Submitted by CHEF_MEG

These bite-size tacos are always a hit in our house! Have some fun with this recipe; try adding chopped chives, avocado, different varieties of beans, or red onions.
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