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Excellent on salads or for a tiny sweet snack.

I add carrots for colour and sweetness, and they look similar to cheese.

Delicious but very fatty, just for a treat or party.
Easy to make!

May not be low calorie but this is an amazing dessert.

Slightly adapted from an old Betty Crocker cookbook

No cream and only a little low-fat cheese makes these healthier.

Slightly adapted from Canadian Beef website

Tasty and very nutritious!

A nice simple, clear soup with a little spice.

Easy!
May add green beans, zucchini, water chestnuts and/or broccoli.

Not healthy just cookies

Satisfies my craving for hearty pasta.

My daughter made some changes but got most of this recipe from here: http://springvegan.com/vegan-pancit-bihon/

Lovely little ice cream sandwiches for those cravings.

In strawberry season who can resist?
"All things in moderation" I make sure to share this pie!

White flour, vegan.
Good for sweet or savoury fillings.

Less sugar than usual. I freeze 1/8c (2Tbsp) portions for wraps and sandwiches.

Trying green garlic for the first time and wanting to use my fresh Ontario asparagus, I came up with this.

Serve on a graham cracker or tea biscuit, or as a frosting on carrot, bran or other muffins.

Taken from pie recipe by spark user MELISSABRENNAN

Simple addition to barbecue dinner

Delicious, healthy and meat-free alternative.

My daughter makes this and told me how. Pretty and fresh-tasting cold dish that's nice to share.

Beautiful, colourful and fresh tasting, this was my first foray into the mysterious world of quinoa.

Adapted to vegan from an Old Cooking Light recipe.

Because sometimes you just gotta have a muffin.

My mom, who was not Italian, used to make this version.

I love to cook with pumpkin in the fall or any time. "Orange Soup" is creamy without cream, almost fat-free, and with the lentils it provides a little protein too. Good hot or chilled.

What is stew without dumplings!

Delicious comfort food especially on a winter's day.
Serve with tea biscuits OR top with dumplings.
("Dumplings for stew" recipe submitted also by Mcniffer)

Sweet and sticky.

Delicious with grilled veggies (peppers, onions mushrooms and tomatoes) and baked potatoes.
Also really nice cold leftover, sliced in a pita with your favorite veggies or condiments.

Not very healthy (high salt, carbs) but I had to count it!

Best with hummus and pita bread.

half home-made, healthy and delicious

Slightly adapted from Betty Crocker. This recipe was vegan without any changes!

May also use fat-free sour cream or plain yogourt.
4 generous servings of 1/4 lb beef each (or divide into 8ths for .5 serving if you want a smaller amt).

This was made to have with spaghetti squash, and served with steamed spinach.

I barbecue these on med-low flame in a veggie basket. Check and stir (turn) every few minutes. My favorite combo is with baked potato and pork tenderloin.

Sweet and Sour Meatballs plus lots of veggies and no pineapple.
Good for pot-luck.

My mix, copied from one I bought; I love it on salad.
These are the proportions I ended up with, when I bought stuff bulk.

I usually prepare two at a time, then keep one in the fridge to cook later.

Inspired by take-out from Greek On Wheels, adapted to my taste.

chicken thighs with sweet peppers, onion, and tomatoes, seasoned as you like.

Lots of veggies and optional meat; serve with tortillas, taco shells, brown rice or pasta, and grated cheese if desired.
Filled my crock pot, measurements to follow.

Beef and Tomato based, very easy and quick.
Add other chopped vegetables if you like, ie carrots, celery, red and green peppers and zucchini.