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Stuffed chicken is a delicious way to add a special touch to weeknight dinners or impress guests when entertaining. This elegant yet simple recipe features lean chicken breasts filled with creamy herbed ricotta, baby spinach, and naturally sweet California dates. This is a low-fat, low-carb main dish that’s full of flavor and balanced with protein and healthy fats. The recipe is written for 4 small chicken breasts (about 5 ounces each), but if you're using larger ones, simply slice them in half after cooking. Each half makes a perfect portion.

Author Jackie Newgent says, "This scrumptious entrée salad recipe was inspired by one I used to enjoy when visiting Chicago’s Gibsons Bar & Steakhouse back when I was 20-something. My cousin Monica and I often shared their large helping. I no longer live in the windy city, but luckily I’ve created a healthier version of the peppery salad that’s sized just right for anyone to enjoy in any part of the country. Here it is!"

Enjoy the fresh and satisfying flavors of this Open-Face Chickpea Salad Sandwich, a delightful Vegan Meal Pattern option. A blend of chickpeas, crisp vegetables, and a zesty dressing is piled high on a slice of toasted bread, creating a colorful and nutritious meal that's both light and filling. Perfect for a quick lunch or a light dinner.

These crab cakes make a great party appetizer or on top of a field green salad with lite balsamic vinaigrette.

Looking for a way to spice up your burgers? Then this recipe is just for you! Sauces used in this recipe like oyster sauce, Thai chili garlic and Sriracha can be found in the ethnic food aisle at the grocery.

Risotto is traditionally made with starchy rice, but this version made with barley is higher fiber, and has a delightfully chewy texture. Adding the liquid to the grains 1/2 cup at a time gives them a rich, creamy texture by the time they are done cooking. Serve this as whole-grain side to a protein entree, like this Mediterranean Chicken and Artichokes, or add cooked chicken or shrimp and a handful of green to make this a complete meal.

This one dish meal is colorful, fresh, quick, easy, and delicious! Just right for one or more, especially after a trip to the Farmer’s Market.

These savory oats are so good you’ll want them for breakfast, lunch, and dinner! This diabetes-friendly recipe showcases the versatility of oatmeal in a new and fresh way. Creamy avocado, eggs, and cheese come together with bell pepper and carrot in this filling one-bowl meal.

These low-carb egg "muffins" are a simple breakfast, great for meal prepping. They store well in the in the fridge for up to a week, or you can freeze them and store for up to three months. This version call for frozen spinach, but you could use 1 cup of any fresh or frozen vegetables that you have on hand. You can eat these muffins as is, or get creative: make a sandwich with toast or a whole-wheat english muffin; cut in half and make a breakfast burrito with some other favorite fillings; or serve on top of a bed of lettuce for a low-carb, veggie-packed breakfast or lunch.