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Instead of spaghetti with meat sauce, try this ziti dish loaded with fresh vegetables.

Instead of syrup, top each buttermilk waffle with sliced fresh peaches or berries sprinkled with cinnamon.

This low-fat version of French toast uses cinnamon bread, but any type of bread works.

Clams are an excellent source of vitamin B-12 and iron, and a good source of selenium.

A little cheddar adds flavor without adding too many calories. For even more flavor, use roast beef that has been rubbed with Italian seasonings.

Instead of half-and-half, this potato-fennel soup uses fat-free milk for its creamy base.

Red cabbage has a tougher texture and a slightly sweeter flavor than does green cabbage.

Most mayonnaise-based dressings, even fat-free ones, are high in sodium. Using a vinaigrette cuts sodium and adds a small amount of healthy olive oil.

This legume dish is high in folate and is a good source of iron.

This warm salad with seared scallops, new potatoes and field greens comes together quickly.

Sriracha sauce adds kick to these crunchy tofu cutlets.

This easy pasta dish calls for rigatoni, a grooved tube-shaped pasta, but you can use penne if you have that on hand.

Salad doesn't have to be boring. Jazz up your salad greens with this cucumber and pineapple topping.

In this recipe, the sweet flavor of the apple cider and chopped apples nicely complement the pork tenderloin.

Use the turkey leftovers from a holiday meal or family gathering to make a hearty, low-sodium turkey soup.

Lemon zest contributes lively flavor and aroma to the sour cream sauce. Walnuts add crunch.

Belgian endive is a type of salad green with cream-colored leaves and a slightly bitter taste.

Made to look like a painter's palette, this dessert is a fun twist on the traditional fruit plate.

Tired of your usual salad? Try this cracked wheat salad with fresh herbs, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Baked or grilled, salmon is a heart-healthy dish.