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Presto Pesto Chicken

Pesto has a wonderful, rich flavor that goes well with chicken. It's heavy on fat and calories, but in this sauce a little adds a lot of flavor. Get a good brand made with heart-healthy olive oil.

Ginger Dressed Hijiki Salad

The dressing is served on the side of this interesting salad. Drizzle 1 or 2 tablespoons over each portion.

Sesame Squares

As an extra health tweak, use a peanut butter that is high in omega-3 fatty acids.

Slow Cooker Pork Pozole Verde

You've never had beer-braised pork this healthy before.

Super Healthy Bran Muffins

For a so-called health food, bran muffins tend to be high in fat. In our version, skim milk and egg whites keep the muffins light, while whole-wheat flour and all-bran cereal give them a hearty texture...

Author: Sarabeth Levine

Plum Strudel

Juicy plums and crunchy toasted walnuts fill this low-fat homestyle dessert.

Clam Casserole

Easy to make and good to eat.

Thai Butterfly Pasta Salad

This dish keeps well in an airtight container in the refrigerator, so you can pack several days' lunches ahead of time.

Author: Liz Vaccariello

Teriyaki Steak Strips

Cooking flank steak or top round just to medium rare and slicing it thinly will ensure tenderness and juiciness.

Quick Roast Chicken

A halved broiler-fryer cooks more quickly than a whole bird, and it tastes even better than a plain roast chicken, if you treat it to this under-the-skin seasoning rub of lemon and herbs.

Sausage, White Bean, and Kale Rotini

Low in saturated fat

Author: Lori Powell

Chicken Fajita Wrap

Per serving, these nutritious chicken wraps have 259 calories, 30 grams of protein, and only 5.5 grams of sugar.