Entrees
How to Roast a Healthy Turkey
Use these pointers on selecting and cooking a healthy turkey for Thanksgiving dinner with less salt, fat and cholesterol.
Gluten Free Turkey Gravy
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. Glazed Pork Chop Recipe with Grilled Nectarines
Add some flavor to your pork chop recipes with this honey marinated lean protein and sweet side salad. It’s a great source of minerals that aid metabolism, like thiamin and niacin. 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. 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. Heart Healthy Pecan Chicken Recipe
Our pecan chicken puts a low calorie twist on a southern cooking favorite. Pecans contribute heart healthy fats to this lean, cholesterol free dish. Pair with one of our sweet potato sides. 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. Grilled Halibut with Rhubarb Compote and Balsamic Strawberries Recipe
This grilled fish recipe is easy to prepare and delicious to eat. It should be added to the recipe files of all those seeking heart healthy and diabetic recipes. 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. 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. 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. Eggplant Lasagna Recipe
This noodle-less eggplant lasagna is low carb and has less than 200 calories per serving. Serve this healthy vegetarian lasagna as a hearty dinner or as side dish to a holiday meal. 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. 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. Delicious Chicken Salad Recipe
This recipe is lower in fat and calories than traditional recipes. Crunchy walnuts and sweet red grapes enhance the taste and deliver a nutrient boost. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Almond Shrimp Recipe with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce
Great as an appetizer or dinner recipe, this gourmet seafood dish is fantastic whether you live near the coast or not. Almonds add heart healthy monounsaturated fats and it a distinct taste. Chicken and Brandy Recipe
This healthy gourmet 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. 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. 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.
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. Oven Roasted Ratatouille with Summer Vegetables Recipe
Eat more vegetables! In the summer, that's easy advice to follow. Ratatouille is an easy and low fat way to use peppers, zucchini, eggplant, and tomatoes! Paella Recipe
Paella is a traditional Spanish dish that can be made with a variety of meats. This recipe replaces high fat beef sausage with healthier low fat chicken sausage and shrimp. Pasta Cannellini Recipe
This cholesterol free dish works well with fresh steamed vegetables or a tossed salad. 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. 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 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. Rosemary Chicken Dijon Recipe
Serve this healthy, low fat chicken entree. This quick and easy, baked chicken recipe is heart healthy. Pound the breasts flat before baking to speed up cooking time. Salmon Cakes Recipe
These flavorful salmon cakes are full of protein. Try this creative diversion from everyone's favorite: crab cakes. Vary their portion size for appetizers or entrees accordingly. Spanish Tortilla Recipe
A variation on an egg white omelet, this quick and easy recipe has just three ingredients and can be made in less than 20 minutes. Great for breakfast or brunch. 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. 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. 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 purèed sweet potatoes and soy creamer. Teriyaki Turkey Burgers Recipe
Try this teriyaki turkey burger recipe for a delicious change from all beef patties. Tilapia with Tomato Salsa Recipe
Tomato Barley Risotto Recipe
A hearty dish that resembles pasta, this tomato-based risotto is a great side for any chicken recipe. Barely cooks like rice but has a more well-rounded taste, in addition to more fiber. 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. Vegetarian Lettuce & Mushroom Wraps Recipe
Try this delicious vegetarian meal that is satisfyingly healthy! Vegetarian Sloppy Joes Recipe
Here's a spicy dish that makes an easy meal with zero fat and zero cholesterol a healthy twist on the old classic. So tasty, your family will forget about the unhealthy alternatives. Cannellini Bean and Tuna Salad Recipe
This delicious spin on your ordinary tuna-mayo salad calls for healthy cannellini beans instead of high-fat mayo. Beans are high in dietary fiber, iron, and folic acid. Ceviche Recipe
This authentic Peruvian Ceviche is a seafood dish that is “cooked” in the acid of citrus fruits; this recipe uses limes. Chicken and Biscuits Recipe
This healthy chicken and biscuits recipe is the ultimate comfort food. This is a great healthy chicken pot pie alternative which can be served as a hearty lunch or a satisfying dinner. 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. Chicken and Pineapple Kebabs Recipe
This healthy chicken and pineapple kebab recipe is easy to prepare on the grill or in the oven. The spicy chicken is accompanied by refreshing fresh pineapple. Chicken Ballotine Recipe
Try this healthy version of a classic French chicken ballotine 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. 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 cornflakes for a healthy crunch. 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. Chicken Stew Recipe
This healthy chicken stew combines very lean chicken breast, vegetables and whole grain wild rice to make a whole meal in one pot. Each serving of this healthy chicken stew has less than 220 calories. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Easy Ziti Recipe
This classic Italian meal is made with whole wheat ziti and fresh tomatoes for a healthy change. 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. 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.
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. Grilled Marinated Turkey London Broil Recipe
This healthy Turkey London Broil rivals traditional Beef London Broils. This recipe blends together a variety of different flavors to give the turkey a surprising and unique flavor. 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. 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. Healthy Hamburgers Recipe
These nutritious beef burgers have lots of protein but are low in saturated fat and calories. Homemade Veggie Pizza Recipe
Enjoy a vegetable pizza for lunch or as a dinner side dish. Here’s how to make pizza that’s healthy and easy. This pizza uses a store bought crust and squash and zucchini over a bed of hummus. 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. 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. 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! Beef Stew Recipe
Need a quick dinner for a cold day? Just mix these ingredients in a crock pot and you'll come home to a great beef stew that's low in cholesterol. 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. Sweet Bell Pepper and Farro Salad Recipe
Farro is a healthy alternative to rice with a nutty flavor. Paired with sweet bell peppers, this savory side dish complements any chicken dinner. 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. 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. | 
