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This is the ultimate clean-out-the-refrigerator meal. Try bean sprouts, sugar snap peas or snow peas. Add leftover grilled chicken, sauteed shrimp or tofu.

This creamy sauce is low in fat, thanks to skim milk and low-fat cream cheese.

Loaded with calcium, protein and fiber, this oatmeal will keep in the fridge up to 2 days. Try unsweetened almond or soy milk for a dairy-free option.

Make this fruited rice pudding ahead of time, refrigerate and serve cold. Or serve this dessert warm, right from the oven.

A cornstarch slurry thickens this soup without loads of cream. You can also thicken soup with leftover mashed potatoes or mashed cauliflower.

If you can't find smoked Gouda, add 1/4 teaspoon of liquid smoke to regular Gouda cheese.

As this dessert bakes, a cake layer will form on the top with a creamy pudding layer underneath.

When baking, use Greek yogurt to reduce or replace shortening, oil or butter. This cuts fat and makes muffins extra moist and tender.

This old-school favorite gets a healthy update with Greek yogurt and no frying. Use a mini muffin pan for smaller pups.

Chop potatoes and cauliflower about the size of a nickel so the dish will cook evenly in 25 minutes.

Make a big batch of this cereal on the weekend and reheat all week. Top with fruit or yogurt to add natural sweetness.

Roasting the squash for this soup gives the best flavor, but you can boil squash if you're in a hurry.

If you want to prepare the batter ahead of time, keep the dry and wet ingredients separate until ready to cook.

This inherited genetic disorder prevents the breakdown of certain fats needed for energy, leading to dangerously low blood sugar levels if not treated.

This causes sensitivity to certain muscle relaxants used during anesthesia. Muscles may stay relaxed for too long, interfering with movement and breathing.

This inherited condition can cause extremely high levels of "bad" cholesterol, even in childhood, and can lead to early heart attacks and death.

This rare genetic disorder triggers a severe reaction to certain anesthesia drugs, causing rigid muscles, high fever, fast heart rate and rapid breathing.

This dish is a Mediterranean twist on a Southern favorite.

A Southern favorite, this gumbo is a lighter, Creole-style version.

This neurological condition is characterized by laughing and crying too much for the situation.