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Almond Shrimp Recipe with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce: This easy low fat seafood recipe is fantastic as an appetizer or light dinner. Add Tabasco sauce for a fiery kick.; View Recipe

Baja Fish Tacos Recipe: Try these crispy fish tacos instead of traditional beef recipes. The red cabbage slaw adds a bold crunch to these deliciously light tacos. Serve extra slaw on the side for a colorful presentation.; View Recipe

Baked Fish Fillet with Mixed Vegetables Recipe: Baked fish is a great low fat, high protein dinner that is ready in 10 minutes. We used flounder in this quick, easy recipe, but you can substitute any mild white fish such as tilapia or sole.; View Recipe

Balsamic Portobello Sandwich Recipe: If you're looking for a quick lunch or light dinner, try this satisfying vegetarian sandwich. It has fewer than 250 calories and is packed with protein.; View Recipe

Barley Vegetable Ragout Recipe: Ragout is a stew meant to be served as a main dish. More hearty than soup, this recipe pairs barley with fresh vegetables to create a dish high in protein and fiber. Can be served as a side.; View Recipe

BBQ Chicken Pizza Recipe: This BBQ Chicken Pizza goes light on the calories and is easy to make. It combines healthy veggies, a pinch of spice and tried and true BBQ flavor for a dish kids will love.; View Recipe

BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders Recipe: This quick, easy recipe for pulled pork sliders will keep you out of the kitchen and at the party with your guests. The garlic spinach topping adds a hearty flavor to the mellow pork.; View Recipe

Beef Enchiladas Recipe: This light, healthy enchilada recipe is full of authentic Mexican flavor but without the fat and calories of a traditional dish. Que bueno!; View Recipe

Beef Stew Recipe: Need a quick dinner for a cold day? Just mix these ingredients in a slow cooker, and you'll come home to a tender beef stew that's rich in flavor but low in fat and calories.; View Recipe

Black Bean Burrito Recipe: Triple this recipe and make it up to a day in advance for a party-pleasing entrée. The secret to these burritos is blending half the beans to create the thick and hearty consistency of refried beans.; View Recipe

Black Bean Taco Recipe: These vegetarian tacos are full of flavor. Top them with creamy chopped avocado instead of sour cream for some great taste and healthy fats.; View Recipe

Black Beans and Rice Recipe: This hearty black bean and rice dish is cooked in a crock pot. Serve it as a side dish or as the main course with a fresh green salad.; View Recipe

Blackened Red Snapper with Creole Sauce Recipe: Delicious and spicy, this blackened red snapper is low in saturated fat and full of protein. Blackening is a quick cooking method that creates a charcoal-cooked taste in the comfort of your kitchen.; View Recipe

Blueberry and Rhubarb Compote Recipe: In this quick compote recipe fresh rhubarb gives sweet blueberries a tart punch of flavor. Try this easy compote on fish, pork, chicken, ice cream or pound cake to give any recipe a refreshing twist.; View Recipe

Buffalo Chicken Tenders Recipe: Get Buffalo wings flavor without Buffalo wings fat. Try these spicy chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk and hot sauce for a tasty, low fat crowd pleaser.; View Recipe

Butternut Squash Lasagna Recipe: Lasagna doesn't have to be a forbidden food. Butternut squash with a creamy sauce substitutes for high-fat meat and cheese in traditional lasagna. This will quickly become a family favorite.; View Recipe

Caesar Salad with Croutons Recipe: This low calorie, low cholesterol Caesar salad is made without eggs, but with great flavor. Crispy garlic toasted croutons top off the bold Caesar dressing.; View Recipe

Cajun Seafood Recipe: Etouffee is a classic Cajun dish served over rice, similar to gumbo. Crawfish and shrimp are full of protein, low in calories and saturated fat and they taste delicious smothered in Cajun seasonings.; View Recipe

Chicken and Biscuits Recipe: This healthy chicken and biscuits recipe is the ultimate comfort food. This is a great healthy chicken pot pie alternative that can be served as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner.; View Recipe

Chicken and Brandy Recipe: This healthy chicken recipe has subtle, sophisticated taste. Easy to make, it's a great dish for a dinner party. Your guests will be impressed by the 255 calories per serving, as well.; View Recipe

Chicken and Brown Rice Casserole Recipe: Substitute brown rice for white rice in this healthier version of chicken casserole and add 5 times more fiber to your dish.; View Recipe

Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe: This healthy chicken and pineapple kebab recipe is easy to prepare on the grill. The spicy chicken is accompanied by refreshing sweet pineapple.; View Recipe

Chicken Cacciatore Recipe: Chicken cacciatore has never been easier or healthier. Serve this hearty classic Italian dish with whole wheat pasta and please the whole family.; View Recipe

Chicken Casserole Recipe: This easy chicken casserole recipe is packed with flavor, plus it's low fat and low carb. Use leftover chicken, low fat sour cream and corn flakes for a healthy crunch.; View Recipe

Chicken Piccata Recipe: This easy chicken piccata recipe is perfect for the whole family. If you are looking for a quick dinner recipe, this delicious chicken piccata can be made in less than 30 minutes.; View Recipe

Chicken Recipe with Bulgur Wheat: Bulgur wheat is a heart healthy alternative to rice or couscous. Try this delicious chicken and bulgur wheat dinner as a hearty entree paired with a light salad.; View Recipe

Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Spread Recipe: An easy avocado spread is a healthy way to add creaminess to your chicken sandwich without high fat mayonnaise. This heart healthy chicken sandwich is packed with protein and healthy fats.; View Recipe

Chicken Sandwich with Avocado Spread Video: An easy avocado spread is a healthy way to add creaminess to your chicken sandwich without high fat mayonnaise. This heart healthy chicken sandwich is packed with protein and healthy fats.; View Recipe

Chicken with Broccoli and Garlic Sauce Recipe: This colorful dish combines sweet and salty flavors to create a low calorie chicken recipe sure to work itself into your weekly dinner rotation.; View Recipe

Chunky Chicken Avocado Wrap Recipe: From Hanover Hospital in Pennsylvania comes this filling lunch recipe full of heart healthy monounsaturated fats. Avocados (in lieu of mayo) create a unique chicken salad recipe.; View Recipe

Citrus Salmon Recipe: This light, refreshing salmon recipe is easy to prepare. Salmon is low in calories and saturated fat, yet high in protein, and full of heart-healthy omega-3 essential fatty acids.; View Recipe

Cocoa Filet Mignon with Creamy Cauliflower Recipe: This Cocoa Filet Mignon dinner recipe combines two romantic delicacies: chocolate and lean filet. It's juicy, exotic and very easy to make at home for a special occasion.; View Recipe

Crab and Shrimp Cakes Recipe: This classic is lower in fat than traditional crab cake recipes. Use light mayonnaise and egg substitute to keep the calories low.; View Recipe

Crab Cakes Recipe: Here's a heart healthy twist on everyone's favorite, crab cakes. Chill the crab cake portions to help them hold their shape as they cook.; View Recipe

Crab Pasta Salad Recipe: Enjoy a lite but filling lunch with this low fat pasta salad with crabmeat. Honey adds an unexpected sweet touch. If you don't have pasta shells, use rotini or penne.; View Recipe

Creamy Asparagus Soup Recipe: This easy asparagus soup has less than 100 calories per serving. For a vegetarian version, use vegetable broth instead of chicken broth. Garnish with thin asparagus spears for an elegant presentation.; View Recipe

Creamy White Chili Recipe: Serve this heart healthy, white chili at your next Winter buffet. This turkey and white bean dish is a healthier, low fat twist on traditional beef and bean chili that is high in fat.; View Recipe

Crispy Chicken Recipe: Try this healthy alternative to fried chicken and savor the flavor and health benefits of walnuts paired with chicken. This is a crunchy, comfort food packed with immune-boosting nutrients.; View Recipe

Crustless Tomato-Pepper Quiche Recipe: Serve this classic brunch favorite to your friends and family on low carb diets. This tasty quiche omits lots of carbs because its not baked in a high fat pastry crust.; View Recipe

Curry Tuna Salad Wraps Recipe: Tuna salad gets a low fat makeover in this low calorie lunch. A little curry goes a long way to give these healthy wraps a tasty twist.; View Recipe

Easy Mushroom Linguine Recipe: If you love pasta, but want a change from the usual spaghetti with tomato sauce, try this mushroom linguine recipe. Make sure you parboil the broccoli rabe or spinach for a delicious mellow flavor.; View Recipe

Easy Ziti Recipe: This classic Italian meal is made with whole wheat ziti and fresh tomatoes for a healthy change.; View Recipe

Egg Salad Recipe: This homemade egg salad is lower in fat and calories than store-bought versions. To lighten this egg salad, yolks from one third of the eggs are removed.; View Recipe

Eggplant Lasagna Recipe: This noodle-less eggplant lasagna is low carb and has less than 200 calories per serving. This healthy vegetarian lasagna is a great source of fiber.; View Recipe

Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Recipe: These delicious sandwiches have everything you need in a meal - protein, whole grains and healthy fat. They are easy to prepare, and even your kids will enjoy them.; View Recipe

Eggplant Parmigiana Recipe: Keep your eggplant parmesan light by baking it and carefully measuring the amount of olive oil used. This recipe has less than 300 calories per serving and boasts 11 grams of fiber.; View Recipe

Fish with Roasted Tomatoes and Vegetables Recipe: Here's a healthy one-dish entree that can be served directly from the skillet. Any mild, firm white fish like orange roughy, haddock or scrod works well in this recipes.; View Recipe

Garlic and Goat Cheese Pitas Recipe: Serve these scrumptious garlic and cheese pitas quartered as an appetizer before a light meal or serve as an entree with a large bowl of soup.; View Recipe

Glazed Salmon with Rice Recipe: Make a tasty fish dinner tonight with this quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress. The salmon is brushed with a delicately sweet glaze and placed over brown rice--all for under 325 calories.; View Recipe

Gluten Free Turkey Gravy Recipe: Make your gravy healthier by pouring off the saturated fat. Quinoa flour not only gives this gravy a unique, nutty flavor, it also meets dietary requirements for those on celiac diets.; View Recipe

Grilled Flank Steak Salad Recipe: Here's a delicious alfresco meal of succulent grilled steak and refreshing spinach and bean salad. It's a quick, easy steak dinner and summer salad just right for watching July 4th fireworks.; View Recipe

Grilled Halibut with Strawberries Recipe: This grilled fish recipe combines the mild flavor of halibut with tart rhubarb and strawberries. Halibut is a type of flounder, but any white such as sole or cod works in this delicious grilled fish dinner.; View Recipe

Grilled Lime Shrimp Recipe: Lime juice and cilantro give these high protein shrimp kebabs a refreshing flavor. Perfect for the grill, serve them as an appetizer or with some brown rice for a light entrée.; View Recipe

Grilled Marinated Turkey London Broil Recipe: A mellow beer marinade is spiced up with lively fresh ginger in this easy London broil. Use this flavorful marinade before grilling beef, chicken or pork too.; View Recipe

Grilled Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwich Recipe: When you need a healthy after school snack or lunch sandwich, try a heart healthy natural peanut butter and banana panini. It's a treat kids love.; View Recipe

Grilled Shrimp Recipe with Mango Jalapeño Sauce Recipe: Here's a quick, easy recipe for a delicious summer meal. It meets the dietary needs of people with diabetes, those looking for heart healthy recipes and people who follow gluten free diets.; View Recipe

Grilled Turkey Burger Recipe: This burger is so packed with flavor you'll never miss the beef. Stuffed with mushrooms and topped with Swiss cheese, this turkey meat loaf burger recipe will become a family favorite.; View Recipe

Grilled Veggie Cheese Sandwich Recipe: Try this healthier version of an all American favorite: grilled cheese. Serve this tomato, fresh spinach and melted cheddar cheese sandwich paired with tomato soup for lunch or light supper.; View Recipe

Guilt Free Mac and Cheese Recipe: This lighter version of macaroni and cheese will please the whole family. The recipe combines reduced fat cheddar cheese, sour cream and cottage cheese to create a scrumptious side dish or entree.; View Recipe

Healthy Chicken Salad Recipe: This chicken salad loses calories but not flavor with a creamy mix of low fat mayonnaise and fat free sour cream. Walnuts give this healthy chicken salad a good dose of omega-3 and a nice crunch.; View Recipe

Healthy Chili Dog Recipe: Have a healthy chili dog before the game, and you won't be tempted with high-fat ballpark food at the stadium. Loaded with a spicy black bean topping, these chili dogs are filling and delicious.; View Recipe

Healthy Fettuccine Alfredo Recipe: Here's a creamy Alfredo sauce that isn't loaded with fat. This quick, easy pasta recipe makes any meal special. Fettuccine or linguine works best to hold the rich Alfredo sauce.; View Recipe

Healthy French Toast Recipe: This healthy French toast is lower in carbs than a traditional version because it has reduced-carb whole wheat bread and is topped with sugar-free syrup instead of powdered sugar.; View Recipe

Healthy Hamburgers Recipe: These nutritious beef burgers have lots of protein but are low in saturated fat and calories.; View Recipe

Hearty Chili Recipe: Instead of beef, try bison. Bison tastes very similar to beef, in fact, most people cannot tell the difference. Bison meat has fewer calories and less cholesterol than chicken or fish.; View Recipe

Hearty Farmers Market Salad Recipe with Warm Vinaigrette Recipe: This easy salad makes a great hearty lunch or light dinner. Crispy green beans and radishes combine nicely with mellow red potatoes. Use the extra dressing later in the week to liven up tossed greens.; View Recipe

Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe: Enjoy a vegetable pizza for lunch or a light dinner. Dress up a store-bought crust with hummus, squash and zucchini. It's quick, easy and healthy.; View Recipe

Honey Salmon with Turnips Recipe: Try this delicious salmon basted with a sweet honey lemon glaze. Paired with the/images/honeysalmon.jpg mellow /images/honeysalmon.jpgflavors of sautéed turnips and onions, this fish recipe is a complete meal loaded with healthy fats.; View Recipe

Hot Spicy Burger Recipe: Beef burgers can be low fat and heart healthy if you use lean meat and top them with fresh vegetables. The smoking hot sauce in these spicy burgers will make your next cookout one to remember.; View Recipe

How to Roast a Healthy Turkey: Use these pointers to select and cook a healthy turkey for a Thanksgiving dinner with less salt, lower fat and reduced cholesterol.; View Recipe

Italian Chicken Marengo Recipe: Looking for an easy chicken dinner? This savory Italian dish takes less than 45 minutes to prepare and uses just one pot. Each serving's just 215 calories and has loads of protein.; View Recipe

Italian Seafood Stew Recipe: Cioppino is a seafood stew created by a San Francisco fisherman. The dish features an assortment of fish and shellfish, all great sources of lean protein mixed in an antioxidant-rich tomato broth.; View Recipe

Lentil Chicken Salad Recipe: Packed with protein, this chicken salad recipe is a light and healthy alternative to mayo-based salads. Use it as hearty side salad or as the filling in lettuce wraps.; View Recipe

Maryland Crab Cakes Recipe: The secret to making these healthy, low fat crab cakes is the panko or Japanese bread crumbs. Panko gives crab cakes a crunchy crust because it absorbs less oil than traditional bread crumbs.; View Recipe

Mexican Chicken Stew Recipe: Love Mexican food? Try this low fat, spicy dish that is made with chicken and healthy hominy. This easy, full-bodied stew is full of Mexican flavor.; View Recipe

Mexican Lasagna Recipe: This Mexican-style lasagna uses ground chicken instead of beef to create a low fat entree. This one-dish meal delivers layers of flavor from the zesty spices and cheese.; View Recipe

Mixed Vegetable Casserole Recipe: Here's a low fat, low calorie vegetable side dish that melds the flavors of eggplant, squash and portobello mushrooms in an easy casserole that complements any chicken, meat or fish dish.; View Recipe

Oven Fried Chicken Recipe: The secret to this heart healthy fried chicken is baking instead of frying. Each serving has only 2 grams of fat, compared to over 20 grams of fat found in fast food fried chicken.; View Recipe

Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Summer Vegetables Recipe: Eat more vegetables. That's easy advice to follow, especially with this delicious recipe. This ratatouille may be made one day in advance, kept covered and chilled, and reheated before serving.; View Recipe

Pasta Cannellini Recipe: This cholesterol free dish works well with fresh steamed vegetables or a tossed salad.; View Recipe

Pasta with Olives and Beans Recipe: This quick and easy pasta recipe is full of rich fresh tomato flavor, zesty olives and high protein beans. Toss this pasta recipe together in less than 30 minutes--perfect for a weeknight dinner.; View Recipe

Pasta, Vegetables and Pine Nuts Recipe: This healthy cholesterol-free, pasta dinner is easy and filling. This delicious entrée is a good choice for a vegetarian dinner any night of the week.; View Recipe

Pecan Crusted Baked Chicken Recipe: A healthy way to enjoy a crispy crust, this quick and easy baked chicken recipe makes a great weeknight dinner. Southern pecans provide heart healthy fats and are an excellent source of protein.; View Recipe

Pistachio Crusted Halibut with Chevre Recipe: This low carb and high protein recipe uses halibut and pistachios but you can use any type of whitefish; View Recipe

Polenta Recipe: Polenta is an easy, delicious, low calorie alternative to pasta. Chilled, polenta can be cut into shapes and grilled, or sautéed or even used in place of lasagne noodles.; View Recipe

Pork Loin with Watermelon Avocado Salsa Recipe: This Asian-inspired pork loin is low in fat and fits into low carb and diabetic diets. The watermelon avocado topping is a unique salsa recipe that you can also serve as a side with tortilla chips.; View Recipe

Pulled Pork and Broccoli Rabe Sandwich Recipe: Move over, ham and cheese. This pulled pork sandwich recipe from Philadelphia pairs tender pulled pork with a low sodium BBQ sauce. Broccoli rabe is full of Vitamin K, which helps strengthen bones.; View Recipe

Rigatoni with Sausage Recipe: Rigatoni is a perfect match for this hearty turkey sausage and white bean pasta sauce. Any pasta with ridges to hold more sauce will work well. You will want every bit of this robust sauce.; View Recipe

Roasted Vegetable Quesadilla Recipe: Try this healthy version of a traditional quesadilla stuffed with roasted vegetables. Serve with fresh pico de gallo or guacamole for a hearty appetizer or light lunch.; View Recipe

Rosemary Chicken Dijon Recipe: Serve this healthy, low fat chicken entrée. This quick and easy, baked chicken recipe is heart healthy. Pound the breasts flat before baking to speed up cooking time.; View Recipe

Salmon with Salsa Verde Recipe: Salmon with salsa verde is an easy seafood recipe that can be made in under 30 minutes. The tasty sauce can also be served with any other fish, chicken or steamed vegetable dish.; View Recipe

Seafood Stuffed Shells Recipe: Make this seafood stuffed shells recipe ahead of time and serve alongside a crisp green salad for lunch or dinner. This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional meat-stuffed shells.; View Recipe

Shrimp Ceviche Recipe: This refreshing seafood appetizer also makes a great light dinner recipe. Low fat, but full of flavor, it is sure to become a seafood summer favorite.; View Recipe

Southern BBQ Chicken Stir Fry Recipe: This high protein chicken stir fry combines sweet Southern barbecue flavor with healthy Asian stir fry technique. A little BBQ sauce goes a long way in this low calorie, easy recipe.; View Recipe

Southern BBQ Chicken Stir Fry Video: This high protein chicken stir fry combines sweet Southern barbecue flavor with healthy Asian stir fry technique. A little BBQ sauce goes a long way in this low calorie, easy recipe.; View Recipe

Spicy Grilled Chicken Recipe: Add this to your list of favorite grilled chicken recipes. With no saturated fat, this chicken recipe is ideal for those looking to lower cholesterol levels.; View Recipe

Spicy Grilled Shrimp Recipe: This fast and easy grilled shrimp recipe is delicious and can be served as an appetizer or a zesty side dish.; View Recipe

Spinach Meatballs with Tomato Sauce Recipe: Here are some vegetarian meatballs that can be used as an appetizer or an entrée. Rich ricotta complements the spinach and sun-dried tomatoes for hearty meatballs without the meat.; View Recipe

Sweet and Sour Chicken Kebabs Recipe: Serve these tangy chicken kebabs at your next cookout. You can marinate the kebabs in the delicious sweet-and-sour marinade the night before so they'll be ready when you fire up the grill.; View Recipe

Sweet and Sour Tempeh Kebabs Recipe: Make this vegetarian recipe ahead of time. Tempeh (soy) offers a meatless alternative for vegetarians at your next cookout.; View Recipe

Sweet Potato Ginger Soup Recipe: Here's an Autumn soup that's so light and tasty, you can serve it as a first-course to a hearty dinner. This soup gets its wonderfully creamy texture from the puréed sweet potatoes and soy creamer.; View Recipe

Teriyaki Turkey Burgers Recipe: Try this teriyaki turkey burger recipe for a delicious change from all beef patties.; View Recipe

Tilapia Bagel Melt Recipe: Here's a tasty twist on the tuna melt--light and flaky tilapia topped with healthy asparagus and Swiss cheese on a toasted bagel. This quick sandwich recipe makes a perfect meal any time of the day.; View Recipe

Tomato Barley Risotto Recipe: An easy side dish, this tomato-based risotto uses barley instead of rice. This hearty tomato barley risotto is a perfect accompaniment to any chicken or meat entrée.; View Recipe

Truly Terrific Tacos Recipe: Try this quick, easy and delicious taco recipe. The tacos are low in fat compared to traditional Mexican taco recipes because they use veggie burger filling instead of beef.; View Recipe

Turkey Artichoke Panini Recipe: Instead of a boring turkey sandwich, try this gourmet Turkey and Artichoke Panini.  It is less than 300 calories per sandwich, and it is loaded with flavor.; View Recipe

Vegetable Medley with Polenta Recipe: Use your garden harvest for this satisfying vegetarian meal. A delicious assortment of sautéed vegetables is served over creamy polenta. This mild but filling recipe is also a nice side dish.; View Recipe

Vegetarian Lettuce and Mushroom Wraps Recipe: Try this delicious vegetarian meal that is satisfyingly healthy; View Recipe

Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Recipe: Sloppy joes don't have to be dripping in ketchup to taste good. Here's a healthy twist on the classic dish that's easy and low fat. It's so tasty, your family will not miss the beef.; View Recipe

Vegetarian Stuffed Peppers Recipe: These barley stuffed peppers make a great vegetarian entrée that packs a punch. You'll never miss the beef with the low fat bean and barley stuffing. Use red, yellow or orange peppers for color.; View Recipe

Wasabi Pea Salmon Recipe: Pack spicy flavor into your salmon with wasabi peas--you can find them in your supermarket's ethnic food aisle. Loaded with healthy fats, this 30-minute meal is a quick recipe for a weeknight dinner.; View Recipe