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Recipe Makeovers

Your favorite recipes made healthy

Makeover Pumpkin Spice Bread

With less than half the fat and just one-fourth the calories of the original recipe, more people can feel good about eating this fall favorite.

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Makeovers

Appetizers

No need to skip an extra course. Check out these lighter versions of our great-tasting appetizers, and start saying "Yes, please!" to seconds.

It's no fun eating good-for-you-food that doesn't taste good, but with these makeovers there's no need to worry. Serve up your family one of these main dishes and they'll have no idea they're eating "healthy."

Side Dishes

Always thought you had to "go light" when serving the side dish? Well with these makeovers you don't have to! These side dishes taste great and are great for you.

Desserts

Indulgence no longer has to feel guilty. We've lightened up some of your favorite desserts without sacrificing any of the flavor. So go ahead, treat yourself.

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Healthy Baking

Lighter Cookies Are Delicious

Tips for making cookies that are good for you and great-tasting.

Basics for Baking

Looking for a few homemade nibbles that won't cash out your calorie reserve? Want to lighten up your most-requested goodies?

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Healthy Cooking Techniques

Marinades

When using lean cuts of meat, marinades can help add flavor and tenderness…without adding a lot of calories and unhealthy fats.

Grilling

The popular summertime technique of grilling lends unique flavor to meat, fish, vegetables and fruits without adding fat.

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Featured Healthy Recipes

Moroccan Chickpea Stew

This spicy stew was the main dish at our family gathering. The guests were thrilled with the abundance of squash, potatoes, tomatoes and onion. —Cindy Beberman, Orland Park, Illinois

Autumn Surprise Pie

When the weather starts getting a little cooler and the leaves start falling, what better way to welcome in fall than with a homemade apple pie? —Karen Gavureau, Clearwater, Florida

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More Fall Harvest Recipes

Cranberry-Glazed Turkey Breast

This tasty turkey breast is just four ingredients! And with its low sodium, fat and cholesterol levels, you can feel good about eating it. —Audrey Petterson, Saskatchewan, Canada

Crumb-Topped Apple & Pumpkin Pie

This special recipe combines all the warm, delicious flavors of the season and makes a truly unique presentation. — Trisha Fox, Plainfield, Illinois

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Thanksgiving Recipes

Double-Chip Pumpkin Muffins

I lightened up a recipe I found and this is the result. It's a moist, delicious muffin that tastes just as good days later, if they last that long! —Vera Decker, Windsor, New York

Pumpkin Lasagna

I like this comforting fall dish because it's vegetarian. Even friends who aren't fans of pumpkin like this delectable lasagna! —Tamara Huron, Colorado Springs, Colorado

More Pumpkin Recipes »

More Pumpkin Recipes

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