Healthy Meal Makeover

• 1. Mac and Cheese
• 2. Chicken Pot Pie
• 3. Lasagna
• 4. Quiche
• 5. Taco Salad
• 6. Muffins
• 7. Burgers
• 8. Potato Salad
• 9. French Toast
• 10. Apple Pie
• 11. Chocolate Pudding

• 12. Mashed Potatoes
• 13. Healthy Pantry
• 14. Brownies
• 15. Beef Stroganoff
• 16. Cherry Cheesecake
• 17. Chicken Burrito
• 18. Crab Cakes with Spicy Cream
• 19. Baked Beans With Ham
• 20. Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches
• 21. New Classic Meatloaf
• 22. Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Mac and Cheese

Ellie mixes in four cheeses and a few secret ingredients to make creamy mac and cheese without all the normal fat and calories.

Recipes:

• Slimmed Down Mac and Cheese
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• 4 Comfort Foods Made Over

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Chicken Pot Pie

Ellie's version of this classic comfort food is low in fat and packed full of nutritious veggies.

Recipes:

• Chicken and Biscuit Pot Pie
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• Made Over Chicken Tenders

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Lasagna

This hearty beef lasagna has all the flavor but half the fat of your every-day version.

Recipes:

• Better Beef Lasagna
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• Chicken Parmesan

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Quiche

Creamy and rich, Ellie's quiche has half the fat and a third of the calories of a classic quiche.

Recipes:

• Onion, Mushroom and Gruyere Quiche
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Breakfast: French Toast

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Taco Salad

Cut calories by making simple substitutions, like beans for half the beef and baked tortilla chips for a fried bowl.

Recipes:

• Beef Taco Salad with Tomato Dressing
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• Try With: Slimmed Quesadillas

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Muffins

Ellie's tip: Make muffins at home to control portion size – most store-bought muffins are huge and pack in the calories.

Recipes:

• Fig Bran Muffins
• See How Ellie Slims Them Down
• More Breakfast: Frittata

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Burgers

These big, juicy turkey burgers are stuffed with sauteed spinach, feta cheese and dill.

Recipes:

• Big Fat Greek Burgers
• See How Ellie Slims Them Down
• Irresistible Oven Fries

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Potato Salad

Cut the mayo and make this fresh, light version, with less than half the fat and calories you might expect from potato salad.

Recipes:

• Pesto Potato and Green Bean Salad
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• Portion-Control Tips

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French Toast

This crowd-pleasing, make-ahead French toast bake is full of bursting blueberries and sugary toasted almonds.

Recipes:

• Blueberry Almond French Toast Bake
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Breakfast: Portobello Benedict

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Apple Pie

This apple pie really is good for you, and with a tender crust and sweet filling, you won't even miss the calories cut.

Recipes:

• Rustic Apple Pie with Dried Cherries
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Dessert: Carrot Cupcakes

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Chocolate Pudding

This rich, velvety chocolate pudding is low in fat and big on flavor.

Recipes:

• Chocolate Pudding Towers
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Sweets: Chocolate Cake

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Mashed Potatoes

To cut the fat, Ellie uses naturally creamy Yukon Gold Potatoes, a touch of olive oil and adds a burst of flavor with garlic.

Recipes:

• Garlic Mashed Potatoes
• See How Ellie Slims Them Down
• Garlic "Fries"

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Healthy Pantry

See what you should have on hand for healthy, nutritious cooking.

Recipes:

• Tricolore Penne Pasta With Chicken
• See How Ellie Stocks Her Pantry
• More Pantry Tips

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Beef Stroganoff

Ellie re-creates Beef Stroganoff with a fraction of the fat and calories, but all the meaty, creamy flavor.

Recipes:

• Beef Stroganoff Recipe
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Beef: Sloppy Joes

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Cherry Cheesecake

Ellie uses lower-fat, creamy ricotta for her cheesecake and tops it with tangy cherries for a delish dessert experience.

Recipes:

• Cherry Cheesecake Recipe
• See Ellie's Figure-Friendly version
• More Dessert: Banana Cream Pie

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Chicken Burrito Verde

Even without cheese, this hearty and flavor-packed burrito beats fast food every time.

Recipes:

• Chicken Burrito Verde
• See How Ellie Slims it Down
• More Mexican: Spicy Cowboy Steak

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Crab Cakes with Spicy Cream

Go ahead and indulge: Ellie's crab cakes are baked, not fried, and boast generous portions of rich crab and fresh veggies.

Recipes:

• Crab Cakes with Spicy Cream Recipe
• See Ellie's Version
• More Seafood: Tzatziki Salmon

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Baked Beans With Ham

Ellie's potluck-perfect baked beans feature lean, smoked ham instead of bacon, and get their sweet side from molasses.

Recipes:

• Better-for-You Baked Beans
• See How Ellie Slims Them Down
• More Side-Dish Smarts: Baked Onion Rings

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Mini Ice Cream Sandwiches

Ellie's cold 'n' creamy dessert sandwiches combine healthier ingredients with a bit of portion control.

Recipes:

• Two-Bite Ice Cream Sandwiches
• See How Ellie Slims Them Down
• More Treats: Carrot Cupcakes

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New Classic Meatloaf

Even without cheese, this hearty and flavor-packed burrito beats fast food every time.

Recipes:

• Chicken Burrito Verde
• See how Ellie slims it down
• More Mexican: Spicy Cowboy Steak

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Pumpkin Rice Pudding

Even without cheese, this hearty and flavor-packed burrito beats fast food every time.

Recipes:

• Chicken Burrito Verde
• See how Ellie slims it down
• More Mexican: Spicy Cowboy Steak

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