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Recipe Makeovers

Your favorite recipes made healthy

Chocolate Truffle Dessert

The original version of this unbelievably over-the-top truffle dessert tastes like it took all day to make! But after our makeover, it can be made with just 30 minutes of hands-on work, so you can focus on other things during this busy season.

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Makeovers

Appetizers

No need to skip an extra course. Check out these lighter versions of our great-tasting appetizers, and start saying "Yes, please!" to seconds.

Main Dishes

It's no fun eating good-for-you-food that doesn't taste good, but with these makeovers there's no need to worry. Serve up your family one of these main dishes and they'll have no idea they're eating "healthy."

Side Dishes

Always thought you had to "go light" when serving the side dish? Well with these makeovers you don't have to! These side dishes taste great and are great for you.

Desserts

Indulgence no longer has to feel guilty. We've lightened up some of your favorite desserts without sacrificing any of the flavor. So go ahead, treat yourself.

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Healthy Baking

Lighter Cookies Are Delicious

Tips for making cookies that are good for you and great-tasting.

Basics for Baking

Looking for a few homemade nibbles that won't cash out your calorie reserve? Want to lighten up your most-requested goodies?

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Healthy Cooking Techniques

Marinades

When using lean cuts of meat, marinades can help add flavor and tenderness…without adding a lot of calories and unhealthy fats.

Grilling

The popular summertime technique of grilling lends unique flavor to meat, fish, vegetables and fruits without adding fat.

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Featured Healthy Recipes

Cutout Sugar Cookies

Decorated for the holidays with colored sugar, sprinkles or frosting, they won't last long... so make sure you stash away a few for Santa! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

These cookies are soft and chewy with the old-fashioned goodness of oatmeal and peanut butter. —Rollin Barkeim, Trempealeau, Wisconsin

More Cookie Recipes

Tempting Shrimp Phyllo Tarts

With shrimp, a little wine, and phyllo, these little tarts will "upscale" any party. —Heather Melnick, Macedon, New York

Makeover Veggie Pizza Squares

This creamy and full-bodied veggie pizza, brought oohs and aahs from our tasting panel at first sight. —Sandra Shafer, Mountain View, California

More Party Appetizers

Berry Barbecued Pork Roast

Moist and tender, this elegant pork roast topped with a thick ruby-red cranberry barbecue sauce is sure to please guests! — Doris Heath, Franklin, North Carolina

Makeover Twice-Baked Potatoes

Turkey bacon, cheddar cheese, chives are nestled into baked potato shells in this comforting recipe. — Taste of Home Test Kitchens, Greendale, Wisconsin

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