Indulge in this low-fat Italian dessert. As an added bonus, it’s also a good source of calcium.
POINTS® Value: 2
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • hot water
  • Kraft Philadelphia Brand Free Fat-Free Cream Cheese

Indulge in this low-fat Italian dessert. As an added bonus, it’s also a good source of calcium.
POINTS® Value: 2
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 12
You might need to buy:
  • hot water
  • Kraft Philadelphia Brand Free Fat-Free Cream Cheese

No need to fry this traditional Mexican dish: Simply bake until the tortillas are lightly browned and crisp. Serve with spicy salsa and a dollop of sour cream.
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about 50 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • sprays cooking spray
  • uncooked ground turkey breast
  • fat-free canned refried beans
  • salsa
  • chili powder
  • shredded reduced-fat Monterey Jack cheese
  • salsa
  • fat-free sour cream

Fried chicken nuggets rank high — both in taste and fat at fast-food joints. But not when you make them our way!
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Now POINTS® Value: 4

ready in about 20 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • honey mustard
  • buttermilk
  • dried bread crumbs
  • Instructions

This rub will seal in the juices to keep the meat moist and tender. Try it on steaks and chicken, too!
POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 15 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • chili powder
  • unpacked brown sugar
  • ground cumin
  • garlic powder
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • fresh lemon juice
Belongs to salonx Baked Beef Ziti 

Does a dinner of ziti, smothered in a rich tomato-meat sauce under a blanket of melted cheese sound light? It is! Put this Italian classic back on your menu with our easy renovations.
Now POINTS® Value: 5
Level of Difficulty: Moderate

ready in about an hour and 15 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • uncooked ziti
  • olive oil
  • raw lean ground beef
  • dried oregano
  • dried thyme
  • dried rosemary
  • table salt
  • black pepper
  • canned crushed tomatoes

Keep the calories low in this popular hors d’oeuvre by making the meatballs with ground turkey instead of ground beef and by using fat-free barbecue sauce.
POINTS® Value: 1
Level of Difficulty: Easy

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 30
You might need to buy:
  • lean ground turkey
  • uncooked quick oats
  • large onion
  • dried oregano
  • beef bouillon granules
  • black pepper
  • barbecue sauce

Makes 10 (1-1/2 cup) servings

You might need to buy:
  • dry red kidney beans
  • water
  • water
  • dry white wine or reduced-sodium beef broth
  • medium onion
  • garlic
  • ham hock
  • salt
  • ground black pepper
ready in about 5 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • lean boneless lamb
  • snipped fresh cilantro
  • chopped onion
  • lime juice or lemon juice
  • garlic
  • grated fresh ginger
  • salt
  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • water
  • bulgur
  • snipped fresh cilantr
ready in about 35 minutes; serves 4
You might need to buy:
  • red wine vinegar
  • cooking oil
  • Jamaican jerk seasoning