Lighter Cheesesteak
The sandwich that put Philly on the comfort-food map keeps its meaty, cheesy soul but loses 750 calories.
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Fresher, Lighter Fish Sticks
It was time to reclaim the pleasures of this frozen finger-food delight.
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Lighter Chicken Salad
Creamy, crunchy, and fresh, our version of this classic has less than half the calories and salt.
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Recipe Makeover: Mexican Casserole
Yup, the cheesy, gooey goodness in an American comfort favorite—without the heft.
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Recipe Makeover: Crab Cakes
With less filler and no deep-frying to overwhelm the crab, this iconic seafood entrée is healthier and tastier.
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Lighter Chicken Strips
Leaving the deep fryer in the ditch, we create a crunchy new version of a fast-food staple that adults (and kids) will love.
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Recipe Makeover: Fried Rice
We added some whole-grain goodness to a less greasy, less salty version of a comforting staple.
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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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Recipe Makeover: Cheesy Chicken Enchiladas
A cheesy chicken casserole is revamped to meet a Texas reader’s health goals.
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Guilt-free Lasagna
A trim yet tasty chicken-and-ham casserole is easier on the waistline―and conscience―of a Maine reader.
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Enchilada Makeover
We trim down a 30-year-old casserole recipe for a Nevada reader with a heart-healthy goal.
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Cashew Chicken Conundrum
A Canadian reader sends in a nutty curry entrée for one of our most challenging makeovers.
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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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Recipe Makeover: Sausage and Cheese Breakfast Casserole
A Connecticut teacher begins busy days with a serving of this revamped sausage and egg casserole.
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Christmas Eve Tamales
A tradition of Christmas Eve tamales is a gift that one Mexican-American family hands down, each generation to the next.
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Recipe Makeover: Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
After our recipe rescue, this rich and creamy soup has 40 percent fewer calories and 62 percent less fat than the heavy original.
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