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Lite Pumpkin Muffins

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By Marti Green
These are lite muffins, I have to watch my calories and keeping my weight down,and ...

Skinny Strawberry Lemonade Daiquiri

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By Nor Mac
I developed this cocktail. I want to enjoy a couple of drinks without ...
Top with powdered sugar, fat free whipped topping and a generous sprinkle of cinnamon.

Guilt-free Banana Cake

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By Family Favorites
In another life, I re-worked recipes for a health and fitness site. There are times ...
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Garden ingredients and a delightful array of tastes for this summer-to-fall salad or side dish. Quick and easy.  Came up with this on the fly--so good!

Garden Fresh Broccoli Tomato And Bean Salad!

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By Gayle Rich-Boxman
This salad is filling and really simple and quick to make! The cumin style dressing ...
Feather light and delicious!

Vanilla Meringues (quick & Easy)

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By Family Favorites
Another of my grandmother's recipes that she taught her culinary students. Out of all the ...
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A bowl of Easy Chicken Taco Soup with a lime wedge.

Easy Chicken Taco Soup

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By Gretchen ***
This easy chicken taco soup tastes so good it's hard to believe it's low in ...
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Chicken And Dumplings Low Carb

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By Elaine Bovender
It's so easy to become bored with broiled/baked meats and veggies when you're following a ...
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Reduced Calorie Lemon Blueberry Bread

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By Amy H.
According to Google, 1/2 a cup blueberries contains just 44 calories, has 2 grams of ...

Cream Cheese Jello Mold, Guilt Free

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By Elaine Bovender
If you want an easy-breezy dessert with no guilt, this is for you! It satisfies ...
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Grilled Chicken Tenders On The Smokeless Grill

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By Elaine Bovender
I have absolutely fallen in love with my smokeless grill! It's a great tool for ...

Costa Rican Rice And Beans (gallo Pinto)

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By Vickie Parks
This is traditionally a breakfast dish in Costa Rica, usually served with fried plantains and ...
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Easy Diet-friendly Beef Tips And Gravy

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By Elaine Bovender
This recipe is so delicious and at only 213 calories per serving, you can enjoy ...
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Green Beans With Mushrooms, Balsamic And Parmesan

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By Vickie Parks
I like this as a side dish when we have grilled steak or a marinated ...
(3 ratings)

Pistachio Dream Cake

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By Carolyn Haas
I got this at a Weight Watchers meeting years ago. At the time it was ...
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Creamy Spicy Lentil Soup

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By Joanne Hendriksen
When I became aware of the nutritional value of spices I began using them. There's ...

Mama's Zucchini Bread

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By Joanne Hendriksen
My mother in law used to bring these little loaves when she visited. I thought ...

Blueberry Scones

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By Joanne Hendriksen
When I began learning to cook I basically knew little about cooking. As some mothers ...

Cherry Tomato & Mozzarella Salad

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By Joanne Hendriksen
This Salad is packed full of flavor and really doesn't need much dressing thanks to ...

Lentils N Buttered Onions

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By Joanne Hendriksen
A Great Rainy Day meal that's both Hugh in nutrition, and Low in calories. Make ...
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Fresh Mexican Restaurant Salsa Roja (red Salsa)

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By Family Favorites
Ok, I'll admit it. I'm a salsa snob. There. I said it. I just can't ...
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Nor's Healthier Pasta Salad With A Twist

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By Nor Mac
I love all kinds of pasta salads. I decided to make something a little different ...
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Cilantro Infused Rice

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By Joanne Hendriksen
Although white rice is not the healthiest, I have lots of it thanks to my ...
A substantial Crispy Crust & Soft chewy center style bread.

Easy Cibatta Bread

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By Joanne Hendriksen
This is A Hearty Healthy and satisfying bread that's very easy to prepare.
satisfyingly Nutritious

No Fuss Baby Lettuce Salad

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By Joanne Hendriksen
This salad is tasty with sesame sticks or pretzels. Remember to eat 5 fruits & ...
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