3 pounds chicken pieces (legs, thighs, breasts)
Salt and pepper
1 Tbsp. olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 15-oz cans diced tomatoes
1 6-oz. can tomato paste
1/2 cup chicken broth
1 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. dried basil
2 cups fresh mushrooms, sliced
1 cup dry red wine
1 pound pasta

Sprinkle chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat oil in skillet and brown chicken on both sides. Remove chicken and set aside. Add onion and garlic to the skillet and saute, stir in tomatoes, tomato paste, chicken broth, oregano and basil. Return chicken to the skillet and simmer over low heat for 45 minutes. Add mushrooms and wine and simmer another 20 - 30 minutes. Serve over hot cooked pasta.

The Skinny: Use skinless chicken.

Caesar Salad

1 head romaine lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1 head Boston lettuce, torn into bite-sized pieces
1/4 cup egg substitute or 1 pasteurized egg
1/4 cup olive oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
1 2-oz. can anchovy fillets (optional)
Croutons
Fresh grated Parmesan cheese

Place lettuce in a large salad bowl. Combine next 6 (or 7 if you include the anchovy) ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Just before serving, drizzle dressing over salad and top with croutons and cheese.

The Skinny: Use fat free croutons.