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"Don't worry if the fritters seem a little flimsy—they hold together and flip easily during cooking," Bemis says.

"I spend most of late summer picking these veggies," Bemis says. "I have to get creative to keep up. The pesto makes this combo so refreshing."

"This looks impressive, but it's simple to whip up," Bemis says. "It goes great with crusty bread and champagne."

The only thing better than a favorite dessert is two faves in one— without twice the calories, of course.

Some research suggests dark chocolate reduces cravings for sweet, salty and fatty foods. But don't worry—the effects won't kick in until after you've cleaned your bowl.

Taste absolutely sinful…but they're not. You can make them up to two days ahead and store in an airtight container.

Spicy adobo and cheese are cooled by tomato and cabbage on this eat-anytime breakfast. —Goldman

Traditional Caesar dressing can pack 17 grams of fat in a measly 2 tablespoons. We did much better by making light mayo, not oil, the primary ingredient.

They look fancy, but these bite-size cubes are simple. A melon baller keeps things neat, but a regular spoon works, too.

A combination of whipped cream and ice cream gives semifreddos a frozen mousselike silkiness. The rich chocolate sauce is just the icing on the sundae.

On a really hot day, freeze fruit for an hour or two prior to serving—it acts like sweet ice cubes.

Spicy-sweet cardamom is a perfect complement to bitter coffee, and baked phyllo pieces add carby crunch without an overload of calories.

It's peak peach season, so what better excuse to whip up this lowfat treat? Goes great over warm peach cobbler, too. Just sayin'.

Grilled peaches turn this simple chicken and arugula salad with mustard dressing into something worth swooning over.

"The flavors blend so well, you won't even guess you're eating kale." —Guarnaschelli

"The taste of kale is tempered by old favorites like cheese and avocado." —Bittman

These are fairly large and entrée-sized. If you want them smaller, reduce the cook time by a few minutes.

Real fruit instead of sugary juices or mixes cuts the cals in this sparkling sip. Tastes better, too.

This versatile salad can be made a day ahead— just let it sit at room temp for an hour before serving.

Your brunch guests will never know this is diet-friendly. Steak, lentils and an egg deliver 30 grams of metabolism-revving protein per serving.