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Why bother with basic waffles when you can elevate them with a few extra ingredients?

Shiitake mushrooms, both in the patty and sautéed as a topping, add a wonderfully deep flavor to these burgers.

Creamy, mild-tasting fontina cheese allows juicy blackberries to shine in this clean twist on a grilled cheese sandwich. Be careful when smashing the blackberries – they tend to squirt and can stain!

The red enchilada sauce takes just minutes to make and adds a serious kick to this veggie lasagna.

These cheesy bites over whole-wheat pita rounds make for a light and fresh meal or appetizer.

Skip the trip to your neighborhood trattoria this week and try our über-rich and indulgent pasta instead. Mascarpone and Parmesan cheeses join forces to make it creamy, while mushrooms, cherry tomatoes and chives give it fresh, 
bright flavor.

Brussels sprouts are so much more than side-dish fare – here, we’ve sautéed them with sweet squash, fragrant garlic and hearty mushrooms for a crowd-pleasing veggie frittata that comes together in just 35 minutes!

With less than 300 calories, this classic casual 
cake is ready for everyday indulgence.

This Mexican-inspired fondue is simple yet flavorful, and it cooks right on the grill – though you can also use the stove top or your grill’s side burner, if it has one. For dipping, serve chunked grilled or raw vegetables, chunked grilled sausages and tortilla chips on the side.

These simple-to-make buckwheat crepes are stuffed to the brim with vegetables and cheese then baked in a luscious creamy yogurt sauce.

Queso fresco tops this soup packed with sliced chicken breasts and cheesy, wholewheat tortellini.

Not only does our Mediterranean Baked Cod offer a generous 35 grams of protein, but we also serve it on a piece of sweet and colorful bell pepper with a hearty chickpea salad.

Cherry cheesecake doesn't have to be sinful with this rich and creamy gourmet ice pop, a simple blend of five wholesome ingredients.

For anyone with a sweet tooth, strawberries are the queen of summer produce. They're the perfect addition to desserts such as pies, trifles or these Strawberry Cream Pie Parfaits!

This hearty breakfast casserole, stuffed with blueberry cheesecake filling (yes, that's the clean version) is sinful to be sure, but only - believe it - 285 calories!

Serve this warming casserole with reduced-fat sour cream, salsa and hot sauce alongside – and save 15 grams of fat and 484 mg of sodium in the process.

Take your family on a jaunt to Greece in just 30 minutes. Here, creamy yogurt with dill and garlic stands in for tomato sauce, while a lightly browned phyllo topping adds both crispiness and flavor.

Trade your heavy, deep-fried buffalo chicken sandwich for an open-faced version that's dripping with spicy, saucy flavor - not fat.

Look forward to lunch time thanks to this make-ahead falafel recipe, topped with a tangy feta- and herb-laced yogurt sauce.

Imagine the rich flavor and velvety texture of your favorite spinach and artichoke dip - we've taken that classic, creamy dip and made it into a snack-sized quesadilla for the perfect game-day finger food.

A classic reinvented, our Buffalo chicken tenders have a tasty, crispy coating that rivals your usual deep-fried variety. Our to-die-for dipping sauce is a cinch to put together, plus it adds pungent blue cheese flavor to every bite.

This fondue is a light, clean twist on a dish of melted cheese that's bound to please. Follow Aimee Olexy's goat cheese version for a great appetizer or winter warmer.

To create a clean twist on a classic enchilada, we've used sweet, soft butternut squash as a filling mixed with a savory and mild homemade enchilada sauce. A great option for vegetarians, this dish is still hearty enough for meat-lovers!

Delicate curls of spaghetti squash stand in for traditional pasta in this cheesy chicken dish. For extra bite, serve with a toasted whole-grain baguette.

When guests are coming, it's always helpful to have a quick, no-cook appetizer on the menu. These fresh, crisp endive leaves with creamy goat cheese and sweet honey are a cinch to put together, and will please even the pickiest guest.

Smothered in marinara sauce and oozing with with melted cheese, these meatball sliders are seriously indulgent snack food. your male guests will happily chomp away on these meaty bites - but only you'll know that they're less than 225 calories per serving!

The natural sweetness in corn gives this dish an irresistible boost when paired with a creamy cheese filling. You'll want to make extra roasted red pepper sauce, a new twist on classic tomato.

We take a fast-food favorite, once an indulgence, and turn it into a dinner delight by stripping 400 calories, 39 grams of fat, 14 grams of saturated fat and nearly 1000 mg of sodium with our twist on traditional chili cheese fries!

Shrinking the size of your pizzas means more crust to enjoy, and our 'lil Steak & Blue Cheese Pizzas are no exception!

A classic dish that can be used as a main or as a side, our Mexican-style black beans are lightly seasoned with cumin, coriander and oregano.

Thick chunks of salty ham and pungent slivers of green onions give our pie some serious scrape-the-plate succulence.

Make your baked potatoes into a meal with the simple and scrumptious addition of crisp turkey bacon, garlicky sautéed spinach and a wholesome egg.

Making your own pesto is just about as easy as it gets – ours uses a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil, while walnuts offer an omega-3-rich alternative to pine nuts!

Bask in the smiles you're sure to receive serving our Blue Cheese Chicken recipe to guests – or present it to your family as a simple weeknight meal and score some major brownie points!

Whether you like your fries piping hot or cooled to room temperature, the taste and texture of our baked Parmesan fries won’t disappoint.

The only thing better than chunky Yukon gold wedges topped with melted cheddar, bell peppers and a sprinkle of cilantro is their 154-calorie count!

Want a burger to make your friends and family go wild? Our Big Stack Burger wins for the most mouthwateringly delicious patty, sauce and toppings!

Our super-fast, gluten-free skillet flatbread makes a perfect base for traditional shrimp scampi!

Impress your guests with Jo’s bold-flavored, restaurant-style salad. The caramelized onions and strawberries add sweetness and depth to the tangy goat cheese and sharp citrusy dressing.

Can't resist a cheesy, savory snack? These muffins are sinfully cheesy and portable, and they won't stain your fingertips orange!

This shaved asparagus salad makes a unique and healthy side dish for easy entertaining. It yields enough for a crowd, but if you have leftovers, combine with tuna the next day for a satisfying and delicious lunch.

When time is in short supply, grab what’s on offer in your pantry to make a quick and tasty quinoa bowl!

The most popular variety of Asian pear available in the U.S. is the Japanese Nijisseiki, which is more like a super juicy apple than a pear. It's perfect to offset the rich creaminess of our gorgonzola crumbles!

Try our hot 'n' spicy wings, which rival the ones you'd find at your local sports bar, on Super Bowl Sunday, movie nights or even for simple weeknight suppers – and don't forget the Blue Cheese Dip!

Perfect for time-pressed adults, this super-quick fruit-and-dairy combo can be adjusted to suit any taste: simply swap in a different variety of all-fruit jam or nuts.

Despite decadent chunks of melty Brie, this pasta dish is surprisingly light, perfect for spring and as easy to make (just 15 minutes!) as it is tasty.

Perfectly portable for a potluck or a straight-to-table trip from the oven, this creamy kale and sausage pasta dish has just 338 calories!

These Mediterranean salmon packets are simple to prepare (just 10 minutes of prep!) and flavored with a blend of chunky veggies, plus salty feta and aromatic basil.

With more fiber and less fat than your typical deli bagel with cream cheese and lox, this pocket still delivers savory speedy satisfaction. Protein-rich pouched or canned salmon in lieu of the traditional smoked and cured variety kicks loads of sodium and nitrites out of the picture.

Stripping the fatty mayonnaise and indulgent cheeses from an old-school tuna melt doesn't mean destroying the taste. In fact, we consider our veggie-packed tuna salad and light Jarlsberg cheese a step up.

The original breaded, fried veal and veggies on a white bun was easily transformed using the Italian Scaloppine style of cooking. Herb- and garlic-rich tomato sauce forms the base for the veal as well as the sauce for the sammie.

Sassier than a sandwich, paninis make for a delicious, clean quick-fix meal. If you don't have a countertop grill, put paninis in a hot skillet and use another heavy skillet to press them down as they toast.

Forget about a boring tuna sandwich for lunch - with just 10 minutes of work, this light and colorful tuna salad will fill you up without weighing you down.

Ingredients vary widely when it comes to these trendy, French bistro-style, open-faced sandwiches. Start with our basic recipe for snack time and, later on, try adding lean chicken, turkey, fish or more vegetables for a heartier meal.