Healthy Eating Recipes & Tips

Rely on this slow cooker stew on busy weekends when you'd rather not be in the kitchen. Chicken, vegetables and...

I like to use recipes that call for fresh produce I've grown in my garden. Here's a simple way to...

For a crisp, refreshing side dish, this tasty salad can't be beat. It's the perfect salad to go with lasagna....

This salad makes a refreshing side dish for a special occasion meal. I take it to holiday potluck suppers and...

This tender side dish is perfect for the holidays or any time you want to add a special touch. Dried...

This recipe is very easy to make and requires little attention. It goes well with any rice dish, and it's...

This chile verde recipe is one of my family's favorites. We enjoy it any time of year, but it's especially...

This dish is hearty and perfect for warming up on a chilly winter evening. The aroma is almost as delightful...

This recipe came from Texas, which is famous for its Mexican food. I love to cook, even though it's just...

This is one of my family's favorite breakfasts. I love to dress it up with fresh mint and golden kiwi....

I like the challenge of inventing recipes with ingredients I have on hand. This easy-peasy meal fits the bill. —Colleen...

I wanted to find a way to use pineapple salsa in a recipe. I came up with this super simple,...

Don’t let the name fool you. This good-for-you recipe may appeal to an athlete in training, but it has plenty...

Edamame and corn give this unique salsa its unmistakable team colors. You can add a little salt if you like,...

Grilling in foil is an easy technique I use with foods that cook quickly, like fish, shrimp, bite-sized meats and...

I was looking for a recipe for pickled beets and saw one with lemon instead of vinegar. I immediately thought...

A rich blend of spices adds flavor to tender, nutritious bulgur and garbanzo beans in this tangy dish that has...

With the abundance of zucchini my family has in the fall, this is the perfect dish to use some of...

Just looking at this bright red salad cheers me up—and then I get to taste it! For garnish, sprinkle on...

Oranges add color and great taste to winter meals! This dish looks very bright and appealing served in a glass...

Oven-roasting root vegetables is a delicious way to get the most out of these earthy treats, bringing out their subtle...

Bacon, tomatoes and lima beans combine for a nutrient-packed side dish that makes the perfect accompaniment to turkey. —Karen Kumpulainen,...

We have a family member that has diabetes, so dessert can get tricky. These sweet, nutritious stuffed figs keep us...

I love lamb stew, but wanted to try something a bit different, so I created this recipe that uses Moroccan...

Looking for a lighter snack that's still a crowd pleaser? You've found it! These zesty, crunchy chickpeas will have everyone...

Here’s a healthy one-skillet meal that’s quick and easy to prepare yet elegant enough for company. I often take this...

Roasting vegetables such as broccoli, green beans and Brussels sprouts is a fantastic way to serve them, and almost any...

Cranberries make this side dish delightfully Christmasy. Everyone will love the crunchy walnuts, too. —Deborah Giusti, Hot Springs, Arkansas

Feast your eyes on this two-toned pumpernickel dressing. It's my vegetarian version of the classic Thanksgiving staple. —Thomas Roeger, Bloomington,...