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Recipe Makeover

Lighter, healthier, but just as tasty: See how we lightened these favorite dishes.
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Lightened Nachos

Underneath all the fat in American-style nachos lies some healthy eating. We put a classic fast food into a good nutritional niche.
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Noodle Bowls

Embraced worldwide as the perfect one-dish meal, the noodle bowl is versatile, affordable, and distinctly different with the flavors of each country.
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5-Star Butternut Squash

Creamy soups, savory sides, and even a pizza--this fall favorite shines in these (mostly) vegetarian recipes.
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Recipe Makeover: Lemon-Ginger Fried Chicken

Learn the secret to creating a skin-like crust (without the skin) on this lightened pan-fried chicken.
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Makeover: Cannoli

Our lighter version has the crunch and creaminess without the calories and saturated fat.
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Elegant Chicken

These recipes elevate chicken to company-worthy meals.
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5-Ingredient Seafood Recipes

Fish and shellfish are quick cooking, nutritious, and delicuous when prepared simply. These 17 recipes offer shortcuts that don't skimp on taste.
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Lighten Up: Key Lime Tart

This lightnened recipe has 111 fewer calories and 70 percent less fat than the original. But you'll taste 100 percent of the cool, tart creaminess of this classic summer dessert.
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Fried-Chicken Secrets

This pan-fried recipe cuts calories in half and reduced saturated fat by a whopping 92 percent. Trust us―you won't miss any of it.
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Season's Best: Corn

Sweet and crisp, peak-season corn tastes great on its own, and it adds summer sweetness to many dishes.
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