Halloween is right around the corner. For kids, it's like Christmas in October. What's not to love? It's a night of sweet indulgences, but parents may feel a bit different. Obviously, you want your children to have fun, but you don't want them to ingest a year's supply of sugar in one night. What can you do to help cut their sugar intake, while still keeping Halloween fun? The answer lies in serving a healthy, yet festive dinner before the evening begins.

Personal Monster Pizzas
Serves 4

• 4 prepared individual pizza crusts
• 1 cup of pizza sauce
• 2 cups of 2 percent, shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2 green peppers, thinly sliced
• 1 red onion, thinly sliced
• 1 cup of cherry tomatoes, cut in half
• ¼ cup of stuffed green olive slices
• ½ cup of sliced mushrooms

1. Place the pizza crusts on a baking sheet and top with sauce and cheese.
2. Let your kids decorate the pizzas to create their own monster. Peppers and onions can be used to create hair. Cherry tomatoes can create a mouth. Olive slices make great eyes and mushrooms make a great nose.
3. Bake the pizza according to the pizza crust directions.

Bloody Bat Salad
Serves 4

• 8 cups of salad mix
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 slices of turkey
• 4 slices of ham
• ½ pound of strawberries
• ½ pound of strawberries, sliced
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste

1. Place the salad mix in a festive bowl.
2. Cut the cheese and meat using a bat shaped cookie cutter.
3. Puree the whole strawberries and season with pepper.
4. Top the salad with the seasoned strawberry puree, sliced strawberries, cheese and meat.

This festive meal helps curb a little ghoul's appetite so that they eat fewer cupcakes and candy. This way, you'll enjoy Halloween just as much as they do. After they've gone to bed, reward yourself for being a health conscious parent by watching a few scary movies.

Cooler weather makes it hard to stick to a healthy lifestyle. All you can think of is digging into a bowl of chicken and dumplings or maybe even a hot piece of apple pie with ice cream. How are you and your family going to make it through fall without giving into these temptations? More importantly, how can you prepare a quick meal that's *healthy, yet satisfying*? It's easy. Here's a great recipe to get you started:

Chicken Meatball Stew
Serves 8

1 pound of 98% lean ground chicken
½ tablespoon poultry seasoning
1 cup of bread crumbs
½ of a small onion, pureed
½ of a small green pepper, pureed
4 tablespoons butter
4 tablespoons flour
2 quarts low-sodium chicken broth
Fresh ground pepper to taste
8 ounces small dry pasta, your favorite type
4 cups of frozen, mixed vegetables

1. Combine the ground chicken, poultry seasoning, bread crumbs, onion and green pepper. Form into meatballs. Be careful not to overwork the meat or your meatballs will be tough.
2. Melt the butter in a large pot and combine with flour to create a roux. Stir in the chicken stock and season with pepper.
3. Add meatballs, cover and simmer over medium-low heat for one hour or until the meatballs are cooked through.
4. Add pasta and cook according to the package directions.
5. Stir in frozen vegetables and heat through.
6. Serve with crusty French bread.

What about dessert? Obviously, you want something warm and decadent. Thankfully, there are several healthy desserts to be found at your grocery store. For example, why not prepare a reduced-sugar brownie mix? Or you could even prepare, cook and serve sugar-free pudding. Warm, decadent recipes don't have to be loaded with sugar. Throw caution to the wind and indulge.

It's important to find substitutes for those high-calorie fall dishes. Remember, it's not a free for all from fall through New Year's. You must prepare recipes that are healthy or you can say bye-bye to that little black dress.

Is there anything easier than hitting the drive-thru on a weekday morning? Sure there is. All the weight that comes from those fast food meals is extremely easy to put on. Seriously though, many parents do choose to stop at fast food restaurants while taking their children to school. After all, it's impossible to prepare breakfast in less than 20 minutes, right? Wrong. You can actually prepare a low calorie breakfast in a matter of minutes.

Spicy Chicken Breakfast Burritos
Serves 4

1 cup of refrigerated egg substitute
Salt, to taste
Fresh ground pepper, to taste
Chopped pickled jalapenos, to taste
4 ounces of 2% shredded cheddar cheese
1 pound of leftover chicken breast, pulled or shredded
Taco sauce, to taste
1 cup of black beans
4 whole wheat tortillas

1. Season egg substitute with salt and pepper and cook according to package directions. Right before the cooking is complete, add the jalapenos and cheese.
2. In the meantime, microwave the pulled/shredded chicken with the taco sauce until heated through.
3. After the chicken has heated, microwave the black beans until hot.
4. Place a quarter of each ingredient in one tortilla and roll to form a burrito.

Tip: If you're taking burritos on the go, make sure to roll each burrito in aluminum foil to help prevent messes.

Waffle Berry Sandwiches
Serves 4

8 whole wheat frozen waffles
8 tablespoons of fat-free strawberry cream cheese
1 pound of strawberries, sliced
4 kiwis, sliced

1. Toast waffles and spread each with 1 tablespoon of cream cheese.
2. Top four waffles with sliced strawberries and kiwi.
3. Top with additional waffles to create sandwiches.

Tips: To prevent cream cheese from melting too much, allow the waffles to cool slightly.
If you prepare waffles on the weekends, you can freeze extras and save money.

Preparing breakfast at home doesn't have to be complicated or time consuming. Best of all, kids will never realize they're eating something healthy. And, when you don't have to visit the fast food restaurants, you get to keep your slippers on a little bit longer.

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Football season is right around the corner, and it's time to break out the snacks. Come on. You know we all do it. When the big games are on, big meals are put on hold and appetizers are the main course. While it may not be healthy to make a meal out of jalapeno poppers and onion rings, there are some healthy appetizers you can prepare. Stop feeling guilty about making a meal out of appetizers on football Sunday and try out these healthy snacks. They may be low in fat calories, but even the kids will love them.

Ultimate Football Nachos
Serves 8

• 1 bag of baked tortilla chips
• 2 cups of 2-percent shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 pound of 93-percent lean ground beef
• 1 pack of taco seasoning, plus water to prepare it
• 1 can of fat-free refried beans
• 2 tomatoes, chopped
• 1 bunch of green onions, chopped
• 1 small can of pickled jalapenos
• 1 cup of reduced fat sour cream
• 1 cup of taco sauce

1. Heat tortilla chips for 4 minutes at 350 degrees. Top with cheese and continue baking until the cheese has melted.
2. Brown ground beef and combine with taco mix and water. Cook according to package directions.
3. In the meantime, heat refried beans until heated through.
4. Top tortilla chips with taco meat, refried beans, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapenos, sour cream and taco sauce.
5. Serve immediately.

Mini Chicken Pita Pizzas
Serves 8

• Cajun seasoning
• 1 pound of boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 24 mini whole wheat pita loaves
• ½ cup - 1 cup of barbeque sauce
• 1 cup of shredded pepper jack cheese

1. Sprinkle chicken breasts with Cajun seasoning and bake until cooked through.
2. Place pita bread on a cookie sheet. Top with barbeque sauce, cheese, and chicken breasts that have been chopped.
3. Bake until cheese has melted and pita bread is crisp.

Who said football food had to be unhealthy? These appetizers are not only delicious, but they're lower in fat and calories than traditional football favorites. Football season's almost here. Slip into a comfy t-shirt and watch the big game while still snacking on tasty appetizers.

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Labor Day is right around the corner. It's both a time to celebrate and shed a tear. It's time to say goodbye to summer and hello to high heating bills. More importantly, it's time to break out the grill for one last meal. While most people say farewell to their faithful grills by cooking hotdogs and hamburgers, there are healthier meals to consider. Stop curling your nose up right this minute. Even though your Labor Day feast will be healthy, it doesn't have to flavorless. Best of all, this meal is quick and easy to fix.

Grilled Chicken with Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salsa
Serves 4

• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of excess fat
• Olive oil
• Sea salt, to taste
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 cup strawberries, chopped
• 1 cup of peaches, chopped
• 1 cup of blackberries
• ½ lime, juiced

1. Brush the chicken breasts with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
2. Grill the chicken breasts until cooked through.
3. In the meantime, combine the strawberries, peaches, blackberries and lime juice.
4. When the chicken is cooked, top each breast with fruit salsa and serve immediately.
5. Serve with a side salad or grilled vegetables.

Tips:
Taste the salsa to determine if it's sweet enough. If not, add sugar substitute to taste.
You may need a whole lime depending on how juicy your lime is.

Grilled Banana Splits
Serves 4

• 4 plums, cut in half and pitted
• 4 peaches, cut in half and pitted
• 4 large spears of pineapple
• 4 bananas, sliced in half lengthwise
• Fat-free frozen vanilla yogurt

1. Grill the plums, peaches, and pineapple while you're grilling the rest of your meal.
2. Allow the fruit to cool while you enjoy your dinner.
3. Grill the bananas and chop the other grilled fruit.
4. Place the bananas in long dishes and top with three scoops of frozen yogurt per dish.
5. Top each scoop with a different grilled fruit.

Who said healthy recipes had to be boring? Grab a pair of flip flops and enjoy the last few days of summer.

Chinese food is not only easy to make, but you can have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. The following are just a couple easy recipes to get you started.

Many families love to visit a Chinese restaurant, at least once a week. And what's not to love? There are so many different dishes to choose from, especially when you choose from the buffet. Unfortunately, Chinese food can be quite unhealthy. After all, many Chinese foods are deep fried and coated in sugary sauces. How can you enjoy the flavor of Chinese dishes, without expanding your waistband? Why, you make them yourself of course. Chinese food is not only easy to make, but you can have a meal on the table in less than 30 minutes. The following are just a couple easy recipes to get you started.

Chicken Fried Rice
Serves 4

• 1 box of chicken flavored rice
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 1/2 cups water
• 1/2 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, cooked and cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup green onion tops, chopped
• 1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted

1. Brown the rice mixture in olive oil over medium heat. Once brown, add the water and seasoning packet and cook according to package directions.
2. Five minutes before the rice has finished cooking, stir in the cooked chicken and finish cooking.
3. Once cooked, top with green onions and slivered almonds.
4. Serve with baked egg rolls.

Baked Chicken Egg Rolls
Serve 4

• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 ounces 98% lean ground chicken
• 1 package of cole slaw mix
• 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
• 8 egg roll wrappers
• Nonstick cooking spray

1. Pour olive oil into a large skillet and cook ground chicken until almost done.
2. Add the cole slaw mix and cook until chicken is thoroughly cooked and vegetables begin to wilt.
3. Add soy sauce to filling and roll in egg roll wrappers.
4. Spray the bottom of a cookie sheet and the tops of the egg rolls. Bake at 400 degrees until golden brown.

The perfect way to end your Chinese meal is to serve an exotic Asian fruit, such as star fruit. Your children will love the unique shape and you'll love the fact that star fruit only contains 40 calories and 0 grams of fat.

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When hot weather finally arrives, many people turn to restaurants. No one wants to add even more heat to their sweltering home. Even those that have air conditioning avoid cooking for fear of increasing their energy bill. Thankfully, there are meals you can make without suffering over that long feared hot stove

Refreshing Tuna Salad Pepper Cups
Serve 4

• 4 large green bell peppers
• 2 (6) ounce cans of solid white tuna
• 1 small sweet onion, finely chopped
• 1 small green bell pepper, finely chopped
• 4 ounces of shredded cheddar cheese
• ½ cup of fat-free mayonnaise
• Fresh cracked black pepper, to taste

1. Remove the tops of the four large bell peppers, along with the seeds and ribs.
2. Drain the tuna and mix with the onion, chopped bell pepper, cheese, mayonnaise, and cracked black pepper.
3. Fill the large bell peppers with the tuna salad and serve with crackers.

Chopped Pork Barbeque Sandwiches
Serves 8

• 2 pound pork sirloin roast
• Barbeque sauce, your favorite brand, to taste
• Sliced pickles
• Romaine lettuce
• Sliced tomatoes
• 8 Kaiser rolls

1. Place the roast in a slow cooker, fat side up. Allow the roast to cook on low for 10 to 12 hours.
2. Once cooked, remove the roast from the slow cooker and remove the layer of fat.
3. Using a chef's knife and meat fork, carefully chop the meat into small pieces.
4. Add barbeque sauce and stir to combine.
5. Place on Kaiser rolls with pickles, lettuce, and tomatoes.
6. Serve with baked potato chips.

Angel Berry Parfaits

• ½ of an angel food cake, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 cups of fat-free vanilla pudding
• 1 cup of blackberries
• 1 cup of raspberries
• 1 cup of strawberries

1. Fill four tall glasses with half of the angel food cake pieces.
2. Top the angel food cake with half of the vanilla pudding.
3. Add a layer of the berries.
4. Repeat the layers, ending with berries.

Remember. Summer meals don't have to come from a restaurant. You can easily prepare delicious meals, while still keeping your home nice and cool.

Happy cool and refreshing summer eating!

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When people hear the word chicken, they immediately get bored. Instead of giving up on this monotonous meat, why not rethink your recipes?

When people hear the word chicken, they immediately get bored. Chicken has been used in the same recipes so many times that it's no wonder your taste buds yawn at the word. On the other hand, we all know how healthy it can be. Chicken breasts are low in fat, yet high in protein. Plus, kids love them. Instead of giving up on this monotonous meat, why not rethink your recipes? Any recipe can seem new again if you do a little tweaking here and there.

Chicken salad is a classic dish and so are buffalo wings. Why not combine the two and create a dish your kids will love?

Buffalo Chicken Salad
Serves 4

• 1 pound of boneless chicken breasts, baked and cubed
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 2 cup of celery, sliced
• 1 cup of fat-free ranch dressing
• 4 Kaiser rolls, toasted

1. Toss the chicken with the buffalo sauce and bake at 350 degrees until the sauce adheres to the meat.
2. Allow the chicken to cool and then chop into smaller pieces.
3. Combine the chicken, celery, and ranch dressing.
4. Serve on toasted Kaiser rolls with a side of baked potato chips.

Kids love chicken strips. Unfortunately, many versions are often deep fried, but not this one. These baked strips are perfect for dunking and as a topper for Caesar salad.

Chicken Parmesan Strips
Serves 4

• 1 pound of chicken tenders
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• 2 cups of Italian seasoned bread crumbs
• ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

1. Combine the seasoned bread crumbs and parmesan cheese in a shallow dish.
2. Dip the chicken tenders into the beaten egg whites and then into the seasoned bread crumbs.
3. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the tenders at least ½ inch apart.
4. Spray the chicken tenders with cooking spray and bake in a 425 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the juices run clear.
5. Serve with heated marinara sauce.

Remember, chicken doesn't have to be boring to be healthy. You just need to rethink the ways you prepare it.

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Serve classic drive-in food that's actually healthy.

Everyone remembers the greasy hamburgers they used to get at the drive-in. They were something your grandparents shared with your parents and then your parents shared with you. Unfortunately, times have changed and sharing this meal with your kids seems out of the question. The fat and calories are simply too much for a society where juvenile diabetes affects so many children. Luckily, there is a way to re-create those classic hamburgers.

One of the most classic hamburgers is the pizza burger. What kid wouldn't love pizza sauce and melted mozzarella cheese on their hamburger? This healthy meal is sure to be a big hit.

Low-Fat Italian Pizza Burgers
Serve 4

• 1 pound of 93-percent lean ground beef
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove of garlic, finely minced
• 1 cup of pizza sauce
• 4 slices of part-skim mozzarella cheese
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1. Mix the ground beef, onion and garlic together in a medium-sized bowl and shape into patties.
2. Cook the patties in a large skillet over medium heat until cooked through.
3. Top each patty with ¼ cup sauce and one slice of cheese.
4. Reduce the heat to low, cover the skillet, and cook until the cheese has melted.
5. Serve on whole wheat buns with baked French fries.

Of course, what drive-in would be complete without a chili cheeseburger? It's still a popular favorite, but it's also a heart attack on a plate. Thankfully, it doesn't have to be. You can easily turn this into a healthy meal.

Veggie Chili Cheeseburgers
Serves 4

• 1 pound of 93-percent lean ground beef
• ½ tablespoon chili power
• ¼ tablespoon cumin
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2 cups of low-calorie vegetarian chili
• 4 slices of cheddar cheese
• 4 whole wheat hamburger buns

1. Mix the ground beef, chili powder, cumin, onion and jalapeno in a bowl and shape into patties.
2. Cook in a skillet over medium heat until the patties are cooked through.
3. Once cooked, place each patty on a bottom bun and top with a ½ cup of the heated chili. Add a slice of cheese, any preferred condiments and the top part of the bun.
4. Serve with baked French fries.

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Many years ago, encouraging kids to try ethnic dishes was a lot more difficult then today, where most children seem to be more adventurous than adults. In fact, they're willing to try a large variety of ethnic foods, but one of their favorites is Mexican food. This has led many families to have a weekly taco night. While tacos may be fun, and can certainly be prepared in a healthy way, why not do something different? Instead of taco night, why not have Mexican night and try something new each week?

Beefy Bean Taquitos
Serves 4

• 16 small corn tortillas
• 1 pound 93% lean ground beef
• 1 packet of low-sodium taco seasoning mix
• 14 ounce can of fat-free refried beans
• 4 ounces of pepper jack cheese, shredded
• Nonstick cooking spray

1. Cook the ground beef, add the seasoning packet, and cook according to the package directions.
2. While the ground beef is cooking, add a small portion of refried beans to each tortilla and sprinkle with cheese.
3. Add the ground beef on top of the cheese and roll each tortilla into a tight cigar shape.
4. Spray a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and place the taquitos seam-side down on the cookie sheet.
5. Spray the top of the taquitos with additional cooking spray and bake at 450 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes, or until crispy.
6. Serve with low- fat sour cream and salsa.

As with any other meal, you need a dessert. Unfortunately, many Mexican desserts are deep fried. That's okay though. This just forces you to get creative.

Fruity Nachos
Serve 4

• 4 large flour tortillas
• Butter flavored nonstick cooking spray
• Cinnamon sugar, to taste
• Fat-free cream cheese, softened
• Powered sugar, to taste
• 1 cup blackberries
• 1 1/2 cup strawberries, cut into cubes; 1 kiwi, cubed
• 1 cup fat-free whipped topping

1. Cut the flour tortillas into wedges.
2. Place the wedges onto a cookie sheet that has been sprayed with cooking spray. Spray additional cooking spray onto the wedges and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
3. Bake the wedges in a 400-degree oven for 5 to 10 minutes, or until crispy.
4. In the meantime, mix the cream cheese with the powered sugar.
5. Place the cooked chips on a platter and layer them with the cream cheese, blackberries, strawberries and kiwi.
6. Use a piping bag to add the fat-free whipped topping.

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Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal.

Are you tired of the same old meals? Wouldn't you love to make something creative? Well, then it's time you stuffed it. Pizza dough, pie crust, puff pastry, it doesn't matter. All of these options can be stuffed with savory ingredients to create a quick meal. Best of all, they're a fun way to sneak in vegetables. It's even a meal where the kids can get involved. Last, but not least, meat pies and calzones are a great way to use up leftovers.

Hearty Chicken Pie Pockets
Serves 4

• 1 pound of leftover white-meat chicken, cut into cubes
• 1 cup of frozen carrots slices
• 1 cup of frozen peas
• 1 cup of frozen chopped onions
• 12 ounce jar of chicken gravy
• Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
• 1 package of refrigerated pie crust
• 1 cup of sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 egg whites, beaten

1. In a large saucepan, combine the chicken, vegetables, and gravy. Bring to a boil and season with the fresh cracked pepper.

2. In the meantime, place the two rounds of pie dough on a floured surface and allow them to come to room temperature. Then sprinkle each round with a half cup of the shredded cheese and press it into the dough.

3. Flip the dough over and place half of the chicken mixture on each round. You will only want to place the filling on one half of the dough, making sure to leave room to crimp the edges.

4. Fold the dough over and crimp the edges with a fork. Carefully place the pockets on a nonstick cookie sheet and brush with the egg whites.

5. Cut slits into the top of each pocket and bake in a 425 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Of course, you can't forget dessert.

Dark Rocky Road Turnovers
Serves 4

• 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
• 1 cup of dark chocolate, cut into small pieces
• 1 cup of toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped
• 1 ½ cups of miniature marshmallows
• 2 egg whites, beaten
• Coarse sugar

1. Cut the puff pastry into four pieces.
2. Place a quarter of the dark chocolate, walnuts, and marshmallows onto each piece of puff pastry.
3. Fold over the pastry, crimp the edges, brush with the egg whites, and top with coarse sugar.
4. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

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You don't have to feel guilty about feeding your family pizza. You also don't have to buy pizza from the local pizzeria in order for it to be quick and easy.

When it comes to quick and easy meals, many parents reach for the phone. With just a quick call, a delicious pizza will arrive at the front door within 30 minutes. There's no denying the fact that kids absolutely love pizza night, but it's hard to overlook the fat and calories in this dish. But you don't have to feel guilty about feeding your family pizza. You also don't have to buy pizza from the local pizzeria in order for it to be quick and easy.

Homemade pizza is a wonderful option for busy parents. Within 30 minutes, you can prepare a dish that is not only healthy, but creative as well. Take this lasagna pizza for example.

Lasagna Pizza

• ½ pound of ground sirloin
• 2 cups of your favorite pasta sauce
• 16 ounce container of part-skim ricotta
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 prepared wheat pizza crust

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet and combine with pasta sauce.
3. Combine the ricotta, parmesan cheese, and ½ cup of the mozzarella. Spread on the prepared pizza crust.
4. Top the cheese mixture with the meat sauce and the rest of the mozzarella cheese.
5. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

Fusion pizzas have become a popular choice, but if you're looking for something more traditional you can always make your favorite pizzeria flavors at home. The key is to keep the ingredients healthier than those you might find at your favorite restaurant. For example, let's say you like supreme pizza.

Supreme Pizza Done Light

• 1 prepared wheat pizza crust
• ¾ cup pizza sauce
• 1 ½ cups part-skim shredded mozzarella cheese
• 2.5 ounces of turkey pepperoni
• 8 ounces of Canadian bacon
• 2 links of turkey Italian sausage, cooked and crumbled
• 3 ounces of sliced mushrooms
• 1 large green pepper, sliced and seeded
• 1 medium red onions, chopped

1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2. Layer the sauce, cheese, meat, and vegetables onto the crust.
3. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and bubbly.

If you like, you can sauté the vegetables before adding them to your pizza.

As you can see, homemade pizza isn't complicated. In fact, you can prepare a homemade pizza in the time it takes for a delivery to arrive. Best of all, you'll have a meal that is healthier than what you might order from a local pizzeria. You can even make a healthier version of a dessert pizza.

Fruit Crumble Pizza

• 1 prepared wheat pizza crust
• 2 cups of sugar free fruit pie filling, your flavor of choice
• 4 ounces of sugar cookie dough

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
2. Spread the pizza crust with the pie filling.
3. Crumble the cookie dough evenly over the pie filling.

4. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until the cookie dough is done.<br>5. Serve with low-fat/fat-free vanilla ice cream.

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How many times a week do you find yourself in a fast food drive-thru? How often do you feel guilty about it? This is something that parents face on an everyday basis as they rush home from work, and then off to the next recreational activity. It's no wonder that parents think a home cooked meal is simply out of the question. Thankfully there are ways you can enjoy a home cooked meal, while still keeping it quick and healthy.

Every household needs a slow cooker. A slow cooker allows you to prepare quick and healthy meals, without all the work. In fact, you can throw all the ingredients into the slow cooker and place the removable pot in the refrigerator before going to bed. All you need to do the next day is place the removable pot into the slow cooker and turn it on low. When you get home, you'll have that quick and healthy meal you've been dreaming of. Here is an easy recipe to get your started.

Slow Cooked Barbequed Pork and Vegetables:

• 2 pound of lean pork, cubed
• 1 pound of baby carrots
• 2 large onions cut into wedges
• 8 small, red potatoes
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely minced
• Salt, to taste, Pepper, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups barbeque sauce \\ -Combine the first 5 ingredients in your slow cooker and season with salt and pepper.

1. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours.
2. Ten minutes before serving, stir in the barbeque sauce and allow to heat through.
3. Serve with a side salad and whole wheat rolls.

Of course, many parents turn to fast food because they don't even have time for a quick meal at home. That's when you need a quick and healthy meal that can be eaten on the go. Meals that can be cooked and assembled the night before are the perfect choice for such an occasion.

Fruit and Honey Chicken Wraps:

• 1 pound of chicken tenders
• Olive oil
• Salt, to taste, Pepper, to taste
• 1/4 cup honey, Whole wheat tortillas
• 4 slices of honeydew
• 1/2 pound of sliced strawberries

Sauté the seasoned chicken tenders in the olive oil until cooked through.

1. Drizzle the honey over the cooked chicken tenders and cook until the honey creates a glaze on the chicken.
2. Allow the chicken tenders to cool completely. Once the chicken has cooled, place two chicken tenders on a tortilla along with a slice of honeydew and 1/4 of the strawberries.
3. Tightly roll the tortilla around the chicken and fruit and slice the wrap into two pieces.
4. Place each wrap in a disposable container and store in the refrigerator.
5. Serve with grapes and baked potato chips.

Both of these recipes allow you to stop the fast food madness. Best of all, these recipes are just a starting point. There are thousands of slow cooker recipes available online and the type of wraps you prepare is only limited to your level of creativity.

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